公开(公告)号：US09549061B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US13517828

申请日：2012-06-14

Applicant: Gary M. Buch ,  Jesse T. Gratke ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Douglas C. Martin ,  Bassam S. Shahmurad

Inventor： Gary M. Buch ,  Jesse T. Gratke ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Douglas C. Martin ,  Bassam S. Shahmurad

IPC: G08C19/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  H04W24/00 ,  G08G1/123 ,  H04M3/42 ,  G08G1/00 ,  H04W4/22 ,  H04W4/04

CPC classification number: H04M3/42 ,  G08G1/205 ,  H04M1/72536 ,  H04M3/5116 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: A method and system for providing call center emergency services to one or more occupants of a vehicle having a plurality of listening zones within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The method involves detecting a potential emergency condition, sending an emergency notification to a call center, receiving a listening zone control signal identifying at least one of a plurality of listening zones in the vehicle, and supplying audio received from the identified listening zones(s) to the call center via a voice call between the vehicle and call center.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向车辆的一个或多个乘客提供呼叫中心紧急服务的方法和系统，所述乘客在车辆的乘客舱内具有多个收听区域。 该方法包括检测潜在的紧急情况，向呼叫中心发送紧急通知，接收识别车辆中的多个监听区域中的至少一个的监听区域控制信号，以及从所识别的监听区域接收的音频， 通过车辆和呼叫中心之间的语音呼叫到呼叫中心。

公开(公告)号：US20120221173A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13035296

申请日：2011-02-25

Applicant: Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Richard H. Lieblein ,  Christopher T. Thibodeau

Inventor： Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Richard H. Lieblein ,  Christopher T. Thibodeau

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/50

Abstract: A method of communicating with a vehicle is provided. The method includes: initiating a communication with a vehicle activation application of a vehicle using a personal handheld device; authenticating, using a processor, the personal handheld device based on the communication; and selectively activating one or more components of a vehicle network based on the authenticating.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与车辆通信的方法。 该方法包括：使用个人手持设备发起与车辆的车辆激活应用的通信; 使用处理器鉴别基于通信的个人手持设备; 以及基于所述认证来选择性地激活车辆网络的一个或多个组件。

公开(公告)号：US20100217478A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12391862

申请日：2009-02-24

Applicant: YILU ZHANG ,  MARK J. RYCHLINSKI ,  NATHAN D. AMPUNAN ,  YUEN-KWOK CHIN ,  KRISHNARAJ INBARAJAN ,  MUTASIM A. SALMAN ,  PAUL W. LOEWER ,  MARK E. GILBERT ,  SHIRLEY B. DOST

Inventor： YILU ZHANG ,  MARK J. RYCHLINSKI ,  NATHAN D. AMPUNAN ,  YUEN-KWOK CHIN ,  KRISHNARAJ INBARAJAN ,  MUTASIM A. SALMAN ,  PAUL W. LOEWER ,  MARK E. GILBERT ,  SHIRLEY B. DOST

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/006 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the state of health of vehicle components, sub-systems and systems on board the vehicle and/or remotely, and use collected information and data about the vehicle to establish a database for the vehicle as to the state of health of the various components, sub-systems and systems. When a customer brings a vehicle to a service center or dealership complaining about a particular problem, and the service center wishes to replace a part associated with that problem, the OEM or manufacturer can authorize or reject the replacement of the part based on review of the database as to the known state of health of the part. Therefore, only parts which may not be healthy will typically be authorized for replacement. Also, the database can be made available to customers for customer concern resolving.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测车辆和/或远程车辆部件，子系统和系统的健康状况的系统和方法，并且使用收集的关于车辆的信息和数据来建立车辆关于健康状况的数据库 的各种组件，子系统和系统。 当客户将车辆带到服务中心或经销商抱怨特定问题时，服务中心希望更换与该问题相关的部件时，OEM或制造商可以基于对该部件的检查授权或拒绝更换部件 关于该部分的已知健康状况的数据库。 因此，只有部分可能不健康的部件通常会被授权更换。 此外，数据库可以提供给客户，以便客户关心解决。

公开(公告)号：US20100179723A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12353084

申请日：2009-01-13

Applicant: YILU ZHANG ,  Mark J. Rychlinski ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Yuen-Kwok Chin ,  Krishnaraj Inbarajan ,  Paul W. Loewer ,  Mark E. Gilbert ,  Shirley B. Dost

Inventor： YILU ZHANG ,  Mark J. Rychlinski ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Yuen-Kwok Chin ,  Krishnaraj Inbarajan ,  Paul W. Loewer ,  Mark E. Gilbert ,  Shirley B. Dost

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: Information associated with vehicle components and sub-systems is monitored by an on-board module, and associated data, either processed or raw, is telematically transmitted to a remote data center by wireless communications. The remote data center archives the received data in a database for each separate vehicle that is part of the system. The remote data center analyzes the data to ascertain whether the data indicates a usage pattern and/or vehicle condition that may have a detrimental effect on certain vehicle components, sub-systems and systems, such as excessive component wear. For example, the data center runs pattern detection algorithms on the data to identify known usage patterns that may potentially impact normal vehicle operation. If such a usage pattern is detected, the remote data center may issue a warning to the vehicle operator, or other designated person, that such usage may have a detrimental effect on the vehicle or vehicle components.

Abstract translation: 与车载部件和子系统相关的信息由车载模块监控，相关数据（被处理或未加工）通过无线通信远程传输到远程数据中心。 远程数据中心将接收到的数据存储在作为系统一部分的每个单独车辆的数据库中。 远程数据中心分析数据以确定数据是否指示可能对某些车辆部件，子系统和系统有不利影响的使用模式和/或车辆状况，例如过度的部件磨损。 例如，数据中心对数据运行模式检测算法，以识别可能影响正常车辆操作的已知使用模式。 如果检测到这样的使用模式，则远程数据中心可以向车辆操作者或其他指定的人发出警告，认为这种使用可能对车辆或车辆部件有不利影响。

公开(公告)号：US20100036666A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12189111

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Timothy J. Grost ,  Kevin W. Owens

Inventor： Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Timothy J. Grost ,  Kevin W. Owens

IPC: G10L15/04 ,  G06F7/06 ,  G10L13/08 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G10L13/00 ,  G06F16/68 ,  G10L15/187

Abstract: A method for providing meta data for a work includes designating a file for uploading data associated therewith to a telematics unit operatively connected to a vehicle; and using meta data associated with the designed file, obtaining phonetic meta data for the designed file from an on-line service. The method further includes creating a phonetic meta data file associated with the designed file and including the obtained phonetic meta data, and transferring the phonetic metal data file to the telematics unit. Also disclosed herein is a system for providing the same.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为工作提供元数据的方法包括指定用于将与其相关联的数据上传到可操作地连接到车辆的远程信息处理单元的文件; 并使用与所设计的文件相关联的元数据，从在线服务获得所设计的文件的语音元数据。 该方法还包括创建与所设计的文件相关联的语音元数据文件，并包括所获得的语音元数据，并将语音金属数据文件传送到远程信息处理单元。 本文还公开了一种用于提供该系统的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07302315B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US11426347

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Christopher L. Oesterling ,  Dennis L. Zoeckler ,  Thomas A. Gawlik ,  Nathan D. Ampunan

Inventor： Christopher L. Oesterling ,  Dennis L. Zoeckler ,  Thomas A. Gawlik ,  Nathan D. Ampunan

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/0231 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08G1/20

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for remotely inventorying electronic modules installed in a vehicle. A vehicle telematics unit sends an identification request to at least one electronic module. The telematics unit receives at least one electronic module identifier in response to the request. The identifier includes the serial number and software revision for the electronic module. The received identifier is transmitted from the telematics unit to a call center. The call center, or a quality center to which the call center sends the transmitted identifier, determines if the transmitted identifier corresponds with an identifier included in an electronic module identifier database. The database includes an identifier for each module that is intended to be installed in the vehicle. A quality assurance notice is sent based on the determination, indicating either that the correct module is installed in the vehicle or that an incorrect module must be replaced.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于远程存储安装在车辆中的电子模块的方法和系统。 车辆远程信息处理单元向至少一个电子模块发送识别请求。 远程信息处理单元响应于该请求接收至少一个电子模块标识符。 标识符包括电子模块的序列号和软件版本。 所接收的标识符从远程信息处理单元发送到呼叫中心。 呼叫中心或呼叫中心发送所发送的标识符的质量中心确定所发送的标识符是否与包括在电子模块标识符数据库中的标识符相对应。 该数据库包括旨在安装在车辆中的每个模块的标识符。 根据确定发送质量保证通知，指示车辆中安装了正确的模块，或者必须更换不正确的模块。

公开(公告)号：US20090037045A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11964147

申请日：2007-12-26

Applicant: Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Steven J. Ross ,  Jeffrey G. Ravas

Inventor： Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Steven J. Ross ,  Jeffrey G. Ravas

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/0841 ,  G01M17/007 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F17/5095 ,  G06F2217/04 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08G1/20

Abstract: A method and system for configuring trigger parameters for captured test fleet vehicle data collection. The method includes selecting at least one vehicle identifier from a captured test fleet database, associating at least one trigger condition with the at least one selected vehicle identifier in the database, associating at least one vehicle parameter to be collected at an occurrence of the at least one associated trigger condition with the selected vehicle identifier in the database, and sending the at least one associated trigger condition and the at least one associated vehicle parameter from the database to a telematics unit of at least one test vehicle associated with the vehicle identifier via a wireless connection.

Abstract translation: 用于配置捕获的测试车队车辆数据收集的触发参数的方法和系统。 该方法包括从捕获的测试车队数据库中选择至少一个车辆标识符，将至少一个触发条件与数据库中的至少一个所选车辆识别符相关联，使至少一个车辆参数在至少 一个相关联的触发条件与数据库中的所选择的车辆标识符相关联，并且将至少一个相关联的触发条件和至少一个相关联的车辆参数从数据库发送到与车辆标识符相关联的至少一个测试车辆的远程信息处理单元 无线连接。

公开(公告)号：US07463951B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-09

申请号：US11235962

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Dennis F. Regmont ,  Mark Rychlinski ,  Krishnaraj Inbarajan ,  Yilu Zhang ,  Christopher L. Oesterling

Inventor： Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Dennis F. Regmont ,  Mark Rychlinski ,  Krishnaraj Inbarajan ,  Yilu Zhang ,  Christopher L. Oesterling

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G06Q50/30

Abstract: A telematics method comprising the steps of: using a device in a vehicle, obtaining data including at least location and at least one device parameter during a time period between vehicle assembly and delivery to a retail customer; transmitting the data to a remote station for processing; conditionally communicating an alert for the vehicle responsive to the device parameter; and conditionally communicating, response to the device parameter and additional device parameters from additional vehicles, an alert for at least one of (a) a vehicle assembly plant, (b) a vehicle dealer, (c) a vehicle distribution center and (d) a vehicle logistical support center.

Abstract translation: 一种远程信息处理方法，包括以下步骤：使用车辆中的设备，在车辆组装和递送到零售客户之间的时间段期间获得包括至少位置和至少一个设备参数的数据; 将数据发送到远程站进行处理; 响应于设备参数有条件地传达针对车辆的警报; （a）车辆组装工厂，（b）车辆经销商，（c）车辆配送中心和（d）中的至少一个的警报，并且有条件地传达来自附加车辆的设备参数和附加设备参数的响应， 一个车辆后勤支援中心。

公开(公告)号：US20130344788A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13530834

申请日：2012-06-22

Applicant: Gary M. Buch ,  Jesse T. Gratke ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Douglas C. Martin ,  Bassam S. Shahmurad

Inventor： Gary M. Buch ,  Jesse T. Gratke ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Douglas C. Martin ,  Bassam S. Shahmurad

IPC: B60H1/24

CPC classification number: B60H1/00828 ,  B60H1/00742 ,  H05B1/0236

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus to control climate in multiple zones of a passenger cabin of a vehicle are provided. The system includes a control unit having a receiving unit configured to receive signals from a plurality of microphones associated with each zone of the multiple zones. A determining unit is configured to determine an active microphone from the plurality of microphones based on from which microphone a strongest of the signals was received and to determine an active zone as the zone with which the active microphone is associated. The control unit further includes a fan operating unit configured to control a plurality of fans of the climate control system and to reduce a speed of the at least one fan associated with the active zone in response to the signal received from the active microphone.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制车辆的客舱的多个区域中的气候的系统，方法和装置。 该系统包括具有接收单元的控制单元，接收单元被配置为从与多个区域的每个区域相关联的多个麦克风接收信号。 确定单元被配置为基于从哪个麦克风接收到最强的信号来确定来自多个麦克风的有源麦克风，并且将活动区域确定为与该有源麦克风相关联的区域。 控制单元还包括风扇操作单元，其被配置为响应于从有源麦克风接收的信号来控制气候控制系统的多个风扇并且降低与有效区域相关联的至少一个风扇的速度。

公开(公告)号：US20120197637A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13362316

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Jesse T. Gratke ,  Gary M. Buch ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Douglas C. Martin ,  Bassam S. Shahmurad

Inventor： Jesse T. Gratke ,  Gary M. Buch ,  Nathan D. Ampunan ,  Douglas C. Martin ,  Bassam S. Shahmurad

IPC: G10L21/02 ,  G10L11/00

CPC classification number: G10L21/02 ,  G10L15/20 ,  G10L25/84 ,  G10L2021/02166

Abstract: A system for and method of speech processing for a vehicle. Speech is received from at least one vehicle occupant via a plurality of microphones corresponding to the plurality of zones in the vehicle, wherein the microphones convert the speech into speech signals. At least one active communication zone is determined in which the at least one vehicle occupant corresponding to the active communication zone is speaking Speech processing is modified in response to the determined active communication zone.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的语音处理系统和方法。 通过与车辆中的多个区域相对应的多个麦克风从至少一个车辆乘客接收语音，其中麦克风将语音转换为语音信号。 确定至少一个活动通信区域，其中对应于活动通信区域的至少一个车辆乘客正在说话响应于所确定的活动通信区域来修改语音处理。