Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

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Stryker European Holdings I LLC

Jeffrey Allen Greenberg

Paul Aldighieri

David Leslie Watson

Gary Steven Strumolo

Dale Gilman

Angela L Watson

Craig Sandvig

John Robert Van Wiemeersch

Dimitar Petrov Filev

Kwaku O Prakah-Asante

Yifan Chen

Ryan J Skaff

Leslie Bodnar

Ali Hassani

Adil Nizam Siddiqui

Brad Alan Ignaczak

Patrick Kevin Holub

Basavaraj Tonshal

Derek Hartl

Krishnaswamy Venkatesh Prasad

Perry Robinson Macneille

Dale Scott Crombez

Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin

Christopher Adam Ochocinski

Vijitha Senaka Kiridena

Jian Wan

David Melcher

Steven Bishop

Michael Alan Blommer

Engin Erdogan

Nanxin Wang

Susanne Stage

Reates Curry

Sohel Merchant

Altay Jun Wakui Sendil

Ksenia Kozak

James Belloli

Pietro Buttolo

Jianbo Lu

Mark Anthony Cuddihy

Ryan Abraham McGee

Fling Finn Tseng

James Stewart Rankin, Ii

Pramita Mitra

Kenneth Michael Mayer

Devinder Singh Kochhar

Louis Tijerina

Craig John Simonds

Jeffrey Yeung

Ivette Hernandez

Brett Stottlemyer

Tobias Bluechel

Philip Henry

Harald C Martinez

Leann Kridner

Nina Kozic

Prayat Anil Hegde

Prayat Anil Hedge

Ivette Hernández

Mike Bloomer

A method and system for providing integrated augmented reality (AR) images and content to multiple vehicle occupants having AR devices and methods of generating user-based AR expressions including content control of user generated content.

Integrated augmented reality system for sharing of augmented reality content between vehicle occupants

A plurality of transducers positioned at respective specified locations in a vehicle are actuated to generate a plurality of respective tones. A plurality of respective time differences are determined between times that each respective tone is generated by the respective transducer and the tone is detected by a portable device. A location of the portable device is determined based at least in part on the time differences.

Portable device detection

Method and apparatus are disclosed for iris-detection alignment for vehicle entry and feature activation. An example vehicle includes a window, a camera facing the window, a puddle lamp to project an indicator pointing toward the camera, a UV source, and a controller. The controller is to project, via the UV source, a display onto the window upon detecting a user aligns with the indicator. The controller also is to provide directions to the user, via the display, to position an iris in front of the camera and activate a vehicle feature upon identifying the user via iris recognition.

Iris-detection alignment for vehicle feature activation

A method includes determining a location of a roadside object relative to a vehicle interior based on one or more of a vehicle Global Positioning System (GPS) location, a vehicle heading, and environmental data, and generating a first virtual representation of the roadside object in an augmented reality (AR) world coordinate system. A processor synchronizes a vehicle coordinate system with the AR world coordinate system, in which a virtual representation of the roadside object is generated. The method further includes orienting a driver AR wearable device with the synchronized vehicle coordinate system, determining an identity associated with a user of the driver AR wearable device, and generating, based at least in part on the identity associated with the user of the driver AR wearable device, a virtual representation of the roadside object in an AR world coordinate system aligned with the vehicle GPS location and the vehicle heading.

Augmented reality wearable system for vehicle occupants

A computer includes a processor that is programmed to receive input specifying a component in a vehicle and data specifying a location of a wearable device in the vehicle. The processor is programmed to determine a distance of the wearable device from a location of the component and actuate the wearable device to provide haptic output based on the determined distance.

Wearable haptic feedback

A location of a first wearable device is determined based on a first biometric signature. Operation of a touchscreen display is restricted if the location of the first wearable device is in an operator's side of a vehicle cabin and the first wearable device is within a first distance from the display.

Enhanced touchscreen operation

A trip gauge for a vehicle information display may convey vehicle trip information and vehicle range information graphically to assist drivers in qualitatively visualizing and determining whether they can successfully make it to their destination before an on-board energy source is depleted. The trip gauge may include indicators corresponding to the relative locations of the vehicle, the destination, and a projected zero charge location associated with the vehicle's range or distance to empty value. Moreover, the positions of the indicators relative to one another may indicate whether the excess energy is available for the vehicle to reach the destination or whether the energy available is insufficient. Accordingly, drivers may be either reassured that they are expected to reach their destination successfully or warned if they are not so the drivers can modify their driving behavior or change their destination.

Information display system and method

A computer-implemented method of displaying vehicle range includes receiving input corresponding to a level of charge remaining in a vehicle having at least a partial electric power source usable for vehicle locomotion. The method also includes determining a maximum remaining range which the vehicle can travel based at least on the level of charge. The method further includes displaying a maximum range boundary overlaid on a map, including at least an indicator at the center of the range indicating a current location of the vehicle.

Methods and apparatus for reporting state of charge in electric vehicles

A vehicle model including main and secondary modules is provided. The vehicle module may also include vehicle components, a frame, a camera system, and a controller. The vehicle components are operably connected to the modules. The frame supports the modules and components and defines a 3D coordinate system including identifiable reference points. The camera system is arranged with the frame to capture activity within the 3D coordinate system. The controller is in communication with, and configured to direct operation of, the modules, components, and camera system based on the identifiable reference points and accessible vehicle CAD data. The vehicle components may comprise a subject platform located adjacent to, detached from, and integrated to function with the modules. The subject platform may be configured to vertically adjust between a plurality of positions for simulating ground outside a vehicle.

Reconfigurable vehicle model

Driver braking performance feedback may be conveyed to a vehicle operator as a braking efficiency score using a vehicle display system. The display system may include a vehicle display for displaying a braking efficiency indicator or gauge corresponding to the braking efficiency score. The braking efficiency score may be based on a comparison of the total regenerative braking energy recaptured during at least one braking event to a either a maximum amount of braking energy that may be recaptured during the at least one braking event or an actual total braking energy expended during the at least one braking event. The braking efficiency score may be displayed upon the completion of a braking event or upon a completion of a trip including a plurality of braking events. The display may also convey a distance corresponding to a portion of a trip distance achieved through regenerative braking.

Regenerative braking feedback display and method

Biometric data is received from a wearable device. The biometric data concerns a vehicle operator measured by at least one sensor in the wearable device. A load score is determined. The load score is a measurement of operator capacity to operate the vehicle based at least in part on the biometric data from the wearable device. At least one vehicle component is actuated based at least in part on the load score.

Incapacitated driving detection and prevention

A computer-implemented method includes providing an interface on a wireless device corresponding to an interface for vehicle infotainment system control. The method also includes providing simulated functionality of controls on the interface, such that activation of a control informs a user of what would occur if the control were activated on a vehicle interface. Further, the method includes saving at least one user setting input into the interface. The method additionally includes transferring the saved setting to a vehicle computing system (VCS) for use in infotainment system control when the wireless device is in communication with the VCS.

Method and apparatus for vehicle process emulation and configuration on a mobile platform

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Jeffrey Allen Greenberg