Matthew From

Title: Matthew From and Inverter Temperature Management

Introduction

Matthew From is an inventor associated with Royal Oak, Michigan, and General Motors Global Technology Operations, Inc. His patent work addresses electric-drive system protection through temperature estimation and selective motor derating.

Latest Patents

From is named on 1 patent: “Selective Motor Derating Using Estimated Internal Temperature of Inverter Bulk Capacitor.” The invention describes an electric-drive system with a direct-current power supply, a rotary electric machine, a power inverter module, and a controller. The controller estimates the bulk capacitor’s internal temperature when an enabling condition occurs, then selectively reduces the machine’s output in response to that estimate. This approach is designed to help manage operating conditions within the inverter system.

Career Highlights

From’s listed patent reflects work on control strategies for electric-drive technology. By using an estimated internal capacitor temperature to guide motor derating, the disclosed method connects thermal monitoring with the operation of the rotary electric machine.

Collaborations

The patent information also lists Dylan M. Day and Young J. Kim as coworkers. Their inclusion indicates a shared professional context around the disclosed electric-drive technology.

Conclusion

Matthew From’s patent focuses on estimating inverter bulk-capacitor temperature and using that estimate to selectively derate an electric machine, highlighting a practical approach to electric-drive system management.