Anthony W Williams

Title: Anthony W. Williams and Vehicle Speed Signal Control

Introduction

Anthony W. Williams is an inventor associated with Columbus, Indiana, and Cummins Engine Company, Inc. His work includes an invention addressing vehicle speed signal tampering in vehicles with electronic engine control. Williams is credited with 1 patent.

Latest Patents

Williams’s patent, “System for Controlling Engine Speed in Response to Detection of Vehicle Speed Signal Tampering,” describes a system that detects attempts to interfere with a vehicle’s speed signal. Its algorithm can identify conditions such as a constant transmission out-of-gear signal or tampering intended to prevent the controller from enforcing a programmed top gear ratio or maximum vehicle speed.

When the system detects possible tampering, it records a fault code in the controller’s memory, activates a warning lamp for the operator, and electronically limits engine speed to a maximum set by the vehicle owner or manager. The invention is designed to work with manual and automatic transmissions in on-highway and off-highway applications.

Career Highlights

Williams’s patent reflects work on electronic engine control and vehicle protection. The system combines tampering detection, operator notification, and programmable engine-speed control.

Collaborations

Williams’s listed coworkers include Mark L. Wilson and Andrew J. Pajakowski. His company affiliation is Cummins Engine Company, Inc.

Conclusion

Anthony W. Williams’s patented system helps vehicle controllers detect speed-signal tampering and respond with warnings and programmable engine-speed limits.