Alan R Cea

Title: Alan R. Cea and Vehicle Detection Technology.

Introduction

Alan R. Cea is an inventor associated with Austin, Texas, and FCA US LLC. His patent work includes a system designed to help locate a vehicle by using cameras in other vehicles.

Latest Patents

Cea is named on 1 patent, titled “Detection of a Vehicle by One or More Other Vehicles.” The system receives a search notification containing identifying information about a vehicle being sought. A camera in a network vehicle is then activated to capture an image that includes at least one other vehicle. The system compares identifying information for vehicles in the image with the information for the subject vehicle. If it finds a match, it sends a notification to a third party.

Career Highlights

Cea’s listed invention applies vehicle networking and image-based identification to the task of locating a vehicle. The approach uses cameras in participating vehicles to capture and assess images, then communicates a confirmed match.

Collaborations

Cea is associated with FCA US LLC. His coworker, Thomas E. Apczynski, is also identified in connection with his professional network.

Conclusion

Alan R. Cea’s patent describes a network-based method for identifying a sought vehicle through images captured by other vehicles, reflecting an application of connected-vehicle technology to vehicle location.