公开(公告)号：US20130226413A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13405457

申请日：2012-02-27

Applicant: Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Brian Robert Spahn ,  Tai Luu

Inventor： Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Brian Robert Spahn ,  Tai Luu

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60N2002/0268 ,  B60R16/03

Abstract: A non-contact RFID reader reads a code contained on an RFID tag carried by a driver of a vehicle. The code is assigned to a specific individual expected to operate the vehicle. An electronic module in the vehicle contains a data file uniquely associated with the code, and the data file contains physical characteristics of the driver that may be pertinent to proper functioning of safety systems of the vehicle, such as weight, height, age, and sex. Performance parameters of restraints and/or other safety systems, such as an airbag associated with the driver's seating position are adapted in accordance with the physical characteristics in the data file. The RFID reader may read multiple tags on board the vehicle, so that restraints for multiple seating positions in addition to the driver's seat may be adapted to the individual occupying those positions.

Abstract translation: 非接触式RFID读取器读取由车辆驾驶员携带的RFID标签所包含的代码。 代码被分配给预期操作车辆的特定个人。 车辆中的电子模块包含与代码唯一相关联的数据文件，并且数据文件包含可能与车辆的安全系统的正常功能相关的驾驶员的身体特征，例如重量，身高，年龄和性别 。 根据数据文件中的物理特性，调节限制和/或其他安全系统的性能参数，例如与驾驶员的就座位置相关联的安全气囊。 RFID读取器可以读取车辆上的多个标签，使得除了驾驶员座椅之外的多个就座位置的限制可以适应于占据这些位置的个体。

公开(公告)号：US08284041B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12568286

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante

Inventor： Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/00 ,  B60N2/002 ,  G08B21/22 ,  G08B21/24

Abstract: A system for alerting a responsible party to the presence of an occupant in a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a vibration sensor detecting movement of an occupant, a microphone detecting sound made by the occupant, a processor configured to receive signals output from the vibration sensor and the microphone and to use a combination of the signals to determine whether the occupant is present, and an alerting device to provide an alert to the responsible party if the processor determines that the occupant is present. The microphone may also be used in a communication or voice-recognition command system. Two or more microphones may be used to locate the sound's source of origin.

Abstract translation: 用于向责任方警告乘客在车辆的存在的系统包括检测乘员的运动的振动传感器，由乘员所做的麦克风检测声音的处理器，被配置为接收从振动传感器输出的信号的处理器 和麦克风，并且使用信号的组合来确定乘客是否存在;以及警报设备，如果处理器确定乘客存在，则向负责方提供警报。 麦克风也可以用于通信或语音识别命令系统中。 可以使用两个或更多个麦克风来定位声音的来源。

公开(公告)号：US08284042B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12568305

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Tai Luu ,  Mark A. Cuddihy

Inventor： Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Tai Luu ,  Mark A. Cuddihy

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/48 ,  B60R2022/4808

Abstract: A system for detecting a passenger in a rear seating row of a vehicle and alerting an occupant of a vehicle when a passenger safety device in a rear row is not properly used. Occupancy is determined by sensing any actuation of a switch or control in the rear row along with detecting sounds made by the rear row passenger. A processor receives control activity signals indicating that a control has been actuated, receives audio signals generated by a microphone, and uses the control activity signals and the audio signals in combination to determine that the passenger is present. The processor also receives a status signal from the passenger safety device indicating that it is not in proper use. An occupant alerting device provides an alert to the occupant if the processor determines that the passenger is present and the passenger safety device is not in proper use.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在后排的乘客安全装置未正确使用时检测车辆的后排座椅中的乘客并且警告车辆的乘客的系统。 通过感测后排中的开关或控制器的任何致动以及由后排乘客产生的声音来确定占用。 处理器接收指示控制已经被致动的控制活动信号，接收由麦克风产生的音频信号，并组合使用控制活动信号和音频信号来确定乘客存在。 处理器还接收来自乘客安全装置的状态信号，指示其不正确使用。 如果处理器确定乘客存在并且乘客安全装置未正确使用，则乘客警报装置向乘员提供警报。

公开(公告)号：US20110267186A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12770238

申请日：2010-04-29

Applicant: Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Tai Luu

Inventor： Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Tai Luu

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60K28/08 ,  B60H1/00742 ,  B60H1/00978 ,  B60W2050/046

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for detecting an occupant in a vehicle. Successive images from an infrared camera are analyzed to detect thermal characteristics of an occupant as well as movement. If an operator of the vehicle has exited the vehicle, the vehicle is deactivated, an occupant is detected, and a temperature in the cabin of the vehicle is higher or lower than desired, a report is made to the operator via a mobile phone or key fob.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测车辆中的乘客的系统和方法。 分析来自红外摄像机的连续图像以检测乘员的热特性以及运动。 如果车辆的操作者已经退出车辆，则车辆被停用，检测到乘员，并且车辆的舱室中的温度高于或低于期望值，经由移动电话或钥匙向操作者报告 fob。

公开(公告)号：US20110074566A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12568305

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Tai Luu ,  Mark A. Cuddihy

Inventor： Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante ,  Tai Luu ,  Mark A. Cuddihy

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/48 ,  B60R2022/4808

Abstract: A system for detecting a passenger in a rear seating row of a vehicle and alerting an occupant of a vehicle when a passenger safety device in a rear row is not properly used. Occupancy is determined by sensing any actuation of a switch or control in the rear row along with detecting sounds made by the rear row passenger. A processor receives control activity signals indicating that a control has been actuated, receives audio signals generated by a microphone, and uses the control activity signals and the audio signals in combination to determine that the passenger is present. The processor also receives a status signal from the passenger safety device indicating that it is not in proper use. An occupant alerting device provides an alert to the occupant if the processor determines that the passenger is present and the passenger safety device is not in proper use.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在后排的乘客安全装置未正确使用时检测车辆的后排座椅中的乘客并且警告车辆的乘客的系统。 通过感测后排中的开关或控制器的任何致动以及由后排乘客产生的声音来确定占用。 处理器接收指示控制已经被致动的控制活动信号，接收由麦克风产生的音频信号，并组合使用控制活动信号和音频信号来确定乘客存在。 处理器还接收来自乘客安全装置的状态信号，指示其不正确使用。 如果处理器确定乘客存在并且乘客安全装置未正确使用，则乘客警报装置向乘员提供警报。

公开(公告)号：US08836491B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US12770238

申请日：2010-04-29

Applicant: Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Tai Luu

Inventor： Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Tai Luu

IPC: B60R25/10

CPC classification number: B60K28/08 ,  B60H1/00742 ,  B60H1/00978 ,  B60W2050/046

Abstract: A system and method for detecting an occupant in a vehicle capture successive images from an infrared camera that are analyzed to detect thermal characteristics of an occupant as well as movement. If an operator of the vehicle has exited the vehicle, the vehicle is deactivated, an occupant is detected, and a temperature in the cabin of the vehicle is higher or lower than desired, a report is made to the operator via a mobile phone or key fob.

Abstract translation: 用于检测车辆乘员的系统和方法捕获来自红外摄像机的连续图像，该红外摄像机被分析以检测乘员的热特性以及运动。 如果车辆的操作者已经退出车辆，则车辆被停用，检测到乘员，并且车辆的舱室中的温度高于或低于期望值，经由移动电话或钥匙向操作者报告 fob。

公开(公告)号：US08554461B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US11778299

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu

Inventor： Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu

IPC: G06F17/10 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G01S13/00 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A system and method for deploying a restraint system in a vehicle that is in a pre-collision state with an object is provided. The system includes a pre-crash sensing system and a controller. The pre-crash sensing system is adapted to transmit pre-crash signals. The controller is configured to determine a closing velocity between the vehicle and the object. The controller is further configured to determine a predicted collision time based on the closing velocity and deploy the restraint system at a predetermined deployment time prior to the predicted collision time in response to the pre-crash signals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在与物体处于预碰撞状态的车辆中部署约束系统的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个预碰撞感测系统和一个控制器。 预碰撞感测系统适用于传输预碰撞信号。 控制器被配置为确定车辆和物体之间的关闭速度。 控制器还被配置为基于关闭速度来确定预测的碰撞时间，并且响应于预碰撞信号在预测的碰撞时间之前的预定展开时间部署约束系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110074565A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12568286

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante

Inventor： Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60Q9/00 ,  B60N2/002 ,  G08B21/22 ,  G08B21/24

Abstract: A system for alerting a responsible party to the presence of an occupant in a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a vibration sensor detecting movement of an occupant, a microphone detecting sound made by the occupant, a processor configured to receive signals output from the vibration sensor and the microphone and to use a combination of the signals to determine whether the occupant is present, and an alerting device to provide an alert to the responsible party if the processor determines that the occupant is present. The microphone may also be used in a communication or voice-recognition command system. Two or more microphones may be used to locate the sound's source of origin.

Abstract translation: 用于向责任方警告乘客在车辆的存在的系统包括检测乘员的运动的振动传感器，由乘员所做的麦克风检测声音的处理器，被配置为接收从振动传感器输出的信号的处理器 和麦克风，并且使用信号的组合来确定乘客是否存在;以及警报设备，如果处理器确定乘客存在，则向负责方提供警报。 麦克风也可以用于通信或语音识别命令系统中。 可以使用两个或更多个麦克风来定位声音的来源。

公开(公告)号：US20080201042A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11778299

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu

Inventor： Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Tai Luu

IPC: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/0134 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A system and method for deploying a restraint system in a vehicle that is in a pre-collision state with an object is provided. The system includes a pre-crash sensing system and a controller. The pre-crash sensing system is adapted to transmit pre-crash signals. The controller is configured to determine a closing velocity between the vehicle and the object. The controller is further configured to determine a predicted collision time based on the closing velocity and deploy the restraint system at a predetermined deployment time prior to the predicted collision time in response to the pre-crash signals.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在与物体处于预碰撞状态的车辆中部署约束系统的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个预碰撞感测系统和一个控制器。 预碰撞感测系统适用于传输预碰撞信号。 控制器被配置为确定车辆和物体之间的关闭速度。 控制器还被配置为基于关闭速度来确定预测的碰撞时间，并且响应于预碰撞信号在预测的碰撞时间之前的预定展开时间部署约束系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120050021A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12869800

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Tai Luu ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante

Inventor： Manoharprasad K. Rao ,  Mark A. Cuddihy ,  Tai Luu ,  Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/002 ,  B60K28/08 ,  B60K28/12 ,  B60N2/28 ,  B60R99/00 ,  G08B21/22 ,  G08B21/24

Abstract: A method for alerting a driver of an automotive vehicle (or other responsible party) to the presence or inferred presence of an object, a person, or a pet animal in rear seating rows of the vehicle. The open/closed condition of rear vehicle doors is monitored to determine whether the driver may have placed an object, child, or pet in the rear seating rows prior to the start of a drive-cycle, and an alert is generated at the end of the drive-cycle to remind the driver to check the rear seat. Sound detection and analysis may also be used to identify sounds characteristic of a human (a young child, for example) or a non-human animal (a pet, for example) and thereby verify that a child or pet is present.

Abstract translation: 一种用于警告机动车辆（或其他责任方）的驾驶员在车辆的后排座位中存在或推断物体，人或宠物的存在的方法。 监控后车门的打开/关闭状态，以确定在开始驱动周期之前驾驶员是否可能将物体，儿童或宠物放置在后排座椅中，并且在末尾产生警报 驱动周期提醒驾驶员检查后座。 声音检测和分析也可以用于识别人（例如，幼儿）或非人类动物（例如宠物）的声音特征，从而验证儿童或宠物是否存在。