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26-12-2017 дата публикации

Engine shock dampening system

Номер: US0009850838B1
Автор: Justin J. Chow, CHOW JUSTIN J, Chow Justin J.
Принадлежит: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

A system for reducing vibration from an engine shock event caused by turning on an engine of a vehicle. The system includes an engine vibration sensor connected to the engine and configured to detect vibration data. The system includes an engine shock dampening unit configured to analyze the vibration data received from the engine vibration sensor to detect the engine shock event. The engine shock dampening unit is further configured to determine a vibration cancellation instruction for partially or completely cancelling the vibration from the engine shock event when the engine shock event is detected. The system includes a vibration unit configured to vibrate in an opposing direction of the vibration from the engine shock event based on the vibration cancellation instruction such that the vibration from the engine shock event is reduced.

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Номер записи: 1
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE DRIVING MODE SAFETY SYSTEM

Номер: US20200001910A1
Автор: Chow Justin J.
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Methods, systems, and apparatus for automatically regulating activation of one or more driving modes of a vehicle. The system includes a steering wheel sensor connected to a steering wheel and configured to detect whether two hands of a driver are in contact with the steering wheel. The system, includes a driving mode button configured to receive an indication from the driver to activate a driving mode, the driving mode adjusting at least one vehicle performance setting including a throttle sensitivity setting, a shift control setting, a traction control setting, or a stability control setting. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to adjust the at least one vehicle performance setting in response to receiving the indication from the driver to activate the driving mode and receiving an indication from the steering wheel sensor that the two hands of the driver are in contact with the steering wheel. 1. A system for automatically regulating activation of one or more driving modes of a vehicle , the system comprising:a steering wheel sensor connected to a steering wheel and configured to detect whether two hands of a driver are in contact with the steering wheel;a driving mode button configured to receive an indication from the driver to activate a driving mode, the driving mode adjusting at least one vehicle performance setting including a throttle sensitivity setting, a shift control setting, a traction control setting, or a stability control setting; andan electronic control unit (ECU) connected to the driving mode button and the steering wheel sensor and configured to adjust the at least one vehicle performance setting in response to receiving the indication from the driver to activate the driving mode and receiving an indication from the steering wheel sensor that the two hands of the driver are in contact with the steering wheel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the driving mode is a sport driving mode claim 1 , andwherein adjusting at ...

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Номер записи: 2
14-02-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ROUTING BASED ON CHAOS ASSESSMENT

Номер: US20190049257A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Geller Benjamin M., Westover Nathan C.
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A device and method for autonomous vehicle routing based on chaos assessment are provided. A plurality of route options based on destination objective data relative to current autonomous vehicle position data are generated. For each of the plurality of route options, an associated chaos level may be assessed, and an autonomous cooperability metric may be generated based on the associated chaos level. Autonomous selection of a route option of the plurality of route options is based on a favorable autonomous cooperability metric, and an autonomous mission description data is generated based on the route option that includes the favorable autonomous cooperability metric. The autonomous mission description data may be transmitted for autonomously engaging a destination being defined by the destination objective data. 1. A method for routing an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:generating a plurality of route options based on destination objective data relative to current autonomous vehicle position data;for the each of the plurality of route options assessing an associated chaos level;for at least some of the plurality of route options, comparing the associated chaos level for a given route option with an autonomous cooperability metric threshold for the autonomous vehicle, each comparison indicative of whether the autonomous vehicle is capable of maintaining an autonomous mode of operation for the given route option;autonomously selecting a route option of the plurality of route options based on the comparisons such that the autonomous vehicle autonomously reaches a destination defined by the destination objective data;generating autonomous mission description data based on the selected route option; andtransmitting the autonomous mission description data for autonomously driving the destination defined by the destination objective data.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein autonomously selecting the route option comprises selecting the route options ...

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Номер записи: 3
04-03-2021 дата публикации

Modular axle and motive wheel system for a vehicle

Номер: US20210061005A1
Автор: Abril A. Galang, Joshua D. Payne, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A modular axle and motive wheel system comprises: a pair of opposed axle ends and attached axle hubs; a pair of inner motive wheels each comprising an outer surface and configured for radially extending rotatable disposition on the hubs; and a pair of inner electric hub motors each comprising an inner stator and an inner rotor, the inner stators configured for attachment to the axle hubs, the inner rotors configured for attachment to the outer surface of the inner motive wheels, the inner rotors configured for rotation of the inner motive wheels by and about the inner stators; the inner motive wheels configured for attachment of a pair of outer motive wheels each comprising an outer electric hub motor comprising an outer stator configured for selective attachment to the inner stator and an outer rotor configured for attachment to the outer motive wheel and rotation of the outer motive wheels.

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Номер записи: 4
04-03-2021 дата публикации

VARIABLE WHEEL DRIVE ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPRISING SELECTIVELY ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE ELECTRIC HUB MOTORS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20210061095A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Galang Abril A., MacArthur Robert C., Payne Joshua D.
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A variable wheel drive electric vehicle comprises a chassis; a first axle disposed on the chassis comprising: a pair of opposed first axle ends; a pair of first axle hubs attached to the first ends, a pair of motive wheels configured for rotatable disposition on the first hubs, and a pair of electric hub motors each comprising a stator and a rotor, the rotors configured for reversible motive rotation of the motive wheels by and about the stators; a second axle disposed on the chassis comprising: a pair of opposed second axle ends; a pair of second axle hubs attached to the second ends; a pair of non-motive wheels configured for rotatable disposition on the second hubs; and a pair of hub motor blanks each comprising a stator blank and rotor blank, the rotor blanks configured for reversible non-motive rotation of the non-motive wheels by and about the stator blanks. 1. A variable wheel drive electric vehicle , comprising:a vehicle chassis;a first axle disposed on the vehicle chassis, comprising:a pair of opposed first axle ends, the opposed first axle ends axially spaced apart along a first axle axis;a pair of first axle hubs attached to the first axle ends;a pair of motive wheels each comprising an inner surface and an outer surface and configured for radially extending rotatable disposition on the first axle hubs; anda pair of electric hub motors each comprising a stator and a rotor, the stators configured for selective attachment to and detachment from the first axle hubs, the rotors configured for selective attachment to and detachment from the motive wheels, the rotors configured for reversible motive rotation of the motive wheels by and about the stators;a second axle longitudinally spaced from the first axle and disposed on the vehicle chassis, comprising:a pair of opposed second axle ends, the opposed second axle ends axially spaced apart along a second axle axis;a pair of second axle hubs attached to the opposed second axle ends;a pair of non-motive wheels ...

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Номер записи: 5
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Automotive window opening for battery cooling

Номер: US20200079226A1
Автор: Geoffrey D. Gaither, Joshua D. Payne, Justin J. Chow, Tapan V. Patel
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

Methods, systems, and devices for controlling a temperature of a battery of a vehicle. The battery management system includes a battery for storing and distributing an electrical charge. The battery management system includes a temperature for measuring or detecting a temperature of the battery. The battery management system includes one or more temperature control devices for controlling the temperature of the battery. The battery management system includes an electronic control unit configured to obtain the temperature of the battery and determine whether the temperature of the battery exceeds an optimal temperature range. The electronic control unit is configured to operate the one or more temperature control devices when the temperature of the battery exceeds the optimal temperature range to adjust the temperature to be within the optimal temperature range.

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Номер записи: 6
05-04-2018 дата публикации

COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180096601A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Morfin Lincoln
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A vehicle encroachment warning system. The system includes a proximity sensor of a first vehicle configured to detect proximity data of a second vehicle. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) of the first vehicle. The first vehicle ECU is configured to determine a proximity of the second vehicle to a lane marker, a proximity of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, or a rate of change of proximity of the second vehicle to the first vehicle based on the proximity data to detect a possible collision. The system also includes a first vehicle transceiver configured to communicate warning data to the second vehicle when the possible collision is detected and a second vehicle transceiver configured to receive the warning data. The system also includes a second vehicle ECU configured to output a warning indication to a driver of the second vehicle based on the warning data. 1. A vehicle encroachment warning system , comprising:a proximity sensor of a first vehicle, the proximity sensor configured to detect proximity data associated with proximity of a second vehicle to the first vehicle; determine a proximity of the second vehicle to a lane marker, a proximity of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, or a rate of change of proximity of the second vehicle to the first vehicle based on the proximity data to detect a possible collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and', 'generate warning data for the second vehicle when the possible collision is detected;, 'an electronic control unit (ECU) of the first vehicle configured toa first vehicle transceiver configured to communicate the warning data to only the second vehicle;a second vehicle transceiver configured to receive the warning data; andan ECU of the second vehicle configured to output a warning indication to a driver of the second vehicle based on the warning data.2. The vehicle encroachment warning system of claim 1 , wherein the warning indication is a visual indication claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 7
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle caravan of electric vehicles configured for coordinated movement and airflow control and method of using

Номер: US20210101471A1
Автор: Geoffrey David Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A vehicle caravan comprising electric vehicles configured for coordinated movement and airflow control comprising: a lead vehicle and chase vehicle, the lead vehicle disposed at the front of the caravan and the chase vehicle disposed behind the lead vehicle in a chase pattern. Each lead and chase vehicle comprising: a vehicle chassis and a front rotatable vehicle drive axle; a selectively movable electric propulsion motor comprising a rotatable motor shaft and motor axis configured to be oriented in a substantially vertical direction; an air duct configured to direct an airflow to the propulsion motor; an airflow shutter in the front end of the air duct to selectively control the airflow within the air duct; and a vehicle controller; the caravan and chase pattern configured for coordination of the motor position and the open/closed position of the lead and chase vehicle shutters while the caravan is moving.

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Номер записи: 8
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Rotatable drive axle assembly for an electric vehicle

Номер: US20210101477A1
Автор: Geoffrey David Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A rotatable drive axle assembly for an electric vehicle comprises a rotatable vehicle drive axle configured to be disposed along a transverse axis of an electric vehicle and having an axle end that is configured for attachment of a drive wheel. The rotatable drive axle assembly also comprises a selectively movable differential configured to be disposed on the rotatable vehicle drive axle and configured to operatively couple motive power of a selectively movable electric propulsion motor comprising a rotatable motor shaft rotatable about a motor axis to the rotatable vehicle drive axle and the drive wheel, the selectively movable electric propulsion motor and the motor axis configured to be oriented in a substantially vertical direction and movable with reference to the rotatable vehicle drive axle.

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Номер записи: 9
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Electric vehicle comprising a vertical electric propulsion motor and method of making and using the same

Номер: US20210101479A1
Автор: Geoffrey David Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

An electric vehicle comprises a vehicle chassis extending along a longitudinal axis and a rotatable vehicle drive axle disposed along a transverse axis and having opposed ends that are configured for attachment of a pair of opposed drive wheels. The electric vehicle also comprises a selectively movable electric propulsion motor comprising a rotatable motor shaft rotatable about a motor axis, the electric propulsion motor configured to be mounted within the vehicle chassis and operatively coupled to the rotatable vehicle drive axle and opposed drive wheels, the motor axis configured to be oriented in a substantially vertical direction.

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Номер записи: 10
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Electric or hybrid electric vehicle having adjustable vertical electric drive motor and method of making and using

Номер: US20210101480A1
Автор: Geoffrey David Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

An electric or hybrid electric vehicle comprises a vehicle chassis extending along a longitudinal axis and a rotatable vehicle drive axle disposed along a transverse axis and having opposed ends that are configured for attachment of a pair of opposed drive wheels. The electric vehicle also comprises a selectively movable electric propulsion motor comprising a rotatable motor shaft rotatable about a motor axis, the electric propulsion motor configured to be mounted within the vehicle chassis and operatively coupled to the rotatable vehicle drive axle and opposed drive wheels, the motor axis configured to be oriented in a substantially vertical direction, a selectively movable differential disposed on the drive axle and configured to operatively couple motive power of the electric propulsion motor that is transmitted to the rotatable motor shaft to the drive axle, and a motor actuator operatively coupled to the electric propulsion motor and the vehicle chassis.

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Номер записи: 11
30-04-2020 дата публикации

LATERAL ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Номер: US20200130690A1
Автор: Chow Justin J.
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A system for lateral adaptive cruise control for use in a vehicle includes a main body, a power source, and a brake. The system further includes an input device to receive an adaptive cruise control request. The system further includes an object sensor to detect lateral object data. The system further includes an ECU designed to determine a velocity of the lateral object or a relative distance to the lateral object based on the lateral object data, determine a lane entrance event corresponding to the lateral object traveling towards a current lane occupied by the main body based on the at least one of the velocity of the lateral object or the relative distance to the lateral object, and control at least one of the power source or the brake to adjust a current speed of the main body based on the lane entrance event. 1. A system for lateral adaptive cruise control for use in a vehicle , the system comprising:a main body configured to support at least one driver;a power source configured to generate power to propel the main body along a roadway;a brake configured to apply a braking force to the main body;an input device configured to receive an adaptive cruise control request corresponding to a request for the vehicle to operate in an adaptive cruise control mode;an object sensor located on the main body and configured to detect lateral object data including data corresponding to at least one of a velocity of a lateral object or a relative distance to the lateral object, the lateral object being located at a lateral location relative to the main body; and determine the at least one of the velocity of the lateral object or the relative distance to the lateral object based on the lateral object data,', 'determine a lane entrance event corresponding to the lateral object traveling towards a current lane occupied by the main body based on the at least one of the velocity of the lateral object or the relative distance to the lateral object, and', 'control at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 12
07-05-2020 дата публикации

PARKING LOT ASSISTANT

Номер: US20200143682A1
Автор: Chow Justin J.
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A system for assisting parking of a vehicle includes a main body to support at least one driver or passenger, and a sensor to detect adjacent structure data corresponding to an adjacent vehicle or structure adjacent to the main body. The system further includes a network access device to transmit and receive data including receiving a parking assist request from a remote device corresponding to a request to locate the main body, and an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the sensor and the network access device. The ECU is designed to receive the parking assist request from the network access device. The ECU is further designed to control the network access device to transmit parking location information to the remote device in response to receiving the parking assist request, the parking location information corresponding to the adjacent vehicle or structure adjacent to the main body. 1. A system for assisting parking of a vehicle comprising:a main body configured to support at least one driver or passenger;a sensor located in or on the main body and configured to detect adjacent structure data including image data corresponding to an adjacent vehicle or structure adjacent to the main body;a network access device located in or on the main body and configured to transmit and receive data including receiving a parking assist request from a remote device corresponding to a request to identify a current location of the main body; and receive the parking assist request from the network access device; and', 'control the network access device to transmit parking location information corresponding to the adjacent vehicle or structure and including the image data to the remote device in response to receiving the parking assist request, the parking location information being usable to locate the main body., 'an electronic control unit (ECU) located in or on the main body, coupled to the sensor and the network access device, and configured to2. The system of further ...

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Номер записи: 13
09-08-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM TO BALANCE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180222345A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Patel Tapan V.
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A system includes a battery pack designed to store electrical energy at a rated voltage and having a first and second battery module, each having a plurality of battery cells, and at least one switch selectively coupled to the battery modules. The system further includes an on-board charger that receives electrical power. The system further includes an ECU that determines a current voltage of the battery modules. The ECU also controls the at least one switch to transfer the electrical power to a combination of the battery modules until the current voltage of the first battery module or the second battery module reaches the rated voltage. The ECU also controls the at least one switch to transfer the electrical power to the first battery module when the current voltage of the first battery module is less than the current voltage of the second battery module. 1. A vehicle charging system comprising:a battery pack including a first battery module and a second battery module each configured to store electrical energy at a rated voltage;at least one switch configured to be selectively coupled to the first battery module and the second battery module;an on-board charger configured to receive electrical power from an external power source; and determine a first current voltage of the first battery module and a second current voltage of the second battery module;', 'control the at least one switch to transfer the electrical power from the on-board charger to a combination of the first battery module and the second battery module until at least one of the first current voltage of the first battery module or the second current voltage of the second battery module reaches the rated voltage, and', 'control the at least one switch to transfer the electrical power from the on-board charger to the first battery module when the first current voltage of the first battery module is less than the second current voltage of the second battery module., 'an electronic control unit (ECU) ...

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Номер записи: 14
09-07-2020 дата публикации

BRAKE SUPPLEMENT ASSIST CONTROL

Номер: US20200216044A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Galang Abril A., Geller Benjamin M.
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Methods, systems, and apparatus for a brake assist control system. The brake assist control system is for a vehicle. The brake assist control system includes a first sensor configured to detect driver awareness. The brake assist control system includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is coupled to the first sensor. The electronic control unit is configured to determine that a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal are in a released position. The electronic control unit is configured to determine that there is vehicle movement. The electronic control unit is configured to determine that a driver of the vehicle is unaware of the vehicle movement based on the driver awareness. The electronic control unit is configured to reduce or eliminate the vehicle movement. 1. A brake assist control system for a vehicle , comprising:a first sensor configured to detect driver awareness; andan electronic control unit coupled to the first sensor, the electronic control unit configured to:determine that a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal are in a released position based on a position of the brake pedal and a position of the accelerator pedal, respectively,determine that there is vehicle movement,determine that a driver of the vehicle is unaware of the vehicle movement based on the driver awareness, andreduce or eliminate the vehicle movement.2. The brake assist control system of claim 1 , further comprising:a brake pedal sensor coupled to the brake pedal and configured to detect the position of the brake pedal; andan accelerator pedal sensor coupled to the accelerator pedal and configured to detect the position of the accelerator pedal.3. The brake assist control system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second sensor including at least one of an engine sensor configured to detect an applied torque or power to an engine of the vehicle, a vehicle speed sensor configured to detect a speed of the vehicle, or a wheel sensor configured to detect movement of a wheel ...

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Номер записи: 15
06-09-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLES, ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS, AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING VEHICLE CHANGES BASED ON PREDICTED ACTIONS OF TARGET VEHICLES

Номер: US20180251124A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Gaither Geoffrey D., Westover Nathan C.
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

A vehicle includes a sensor system outputting one or more signals and an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the sensor system. The electronic control unit may be configured to detect a target vehicle external to the vehicle based on the one or more signals output by the sensor system, identify the detected target vehicle, determine rating information for at least one of the target vehicle and a driver of the target vehicle, predict at least one action of the target vehicle based on the rating information, and effect one or more changes to the vehicle based on the predicted at least one action of the target vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:a sensor system outputting one or more signals; and detect a target vehicle external to the vehicle based on the one or more signals output by the sensor system;', 'identify the detected target vehicle;', 'determine rating information for at least one of the target vehicle and a driver of the target vehicle;', 'predict at least one action of the target vehicle based on the rating information; and', 'effect one or more changes to the vehicle based on the predicted at least one action of the target vehicle., 'an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the sensor system and configured to2. The vehicle of wherein effecting the one or more changes to the vehicle comprises one or more of altering one or more vehicle settings and implementing one or more driving maneuvers.3. The vehicle of wherein the one or more driving maneuvers comprise one or more of adjusting the vehicle position in a lane claim 2 , changing lanes claim 2 , passing the target vehicle claim 2 , adjusting a distance between the vehicle and the target vehicle claim 2 , braking claim 2 , accelerating claim 2 , decelerating claim 2 , swerving claim 2 , and stopping.4. The vehicle of wherein the vehicle is configured to execute the one or more driving maneuvers from one or more lists with respect to the rating information of the target vehicle or ...

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Номер записи: 16
24-09-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTLY DELIVERING HIGH VOLTAGE TO APPLIANCES IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20200298705A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., Gaither Geoffrey David, MacArthur Robert C.
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System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to controlling power delivery to a consumer appliance in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a connection signal from the consumer appliance indicating presence of the consumer appliance. The method also includes directly providing electrical power from a propulsion device providing DC voltage to the consumer appliance without substantially lowering a voltage level of the propulsion device. 1. A power delivery system for controlling power delivery to a consumer appliance in a vehicle , the power delivery system comprising:one or more processors; and [ 'receive a connection signal from the consumer appliance indicating presence of the consumer appliance; and', 'a connection module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to, 'directly provide electrical power from a propulsion device providing DC voltage to the consumer appliance without substantially lowering a voltage level of the propulsion device.', 'a delivery module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to], 'a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing2. The power delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the delivery module further includes instructions to directly provide the electrical power from the propulsion device providing DC voltage to the consumer appliance without converting a voltage type of the propulsion device from DC to AC.3. The power delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the connection signal includes power requirements for the consumer appliance.4. The power delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the delivery module further includes instructions to disengage the consumer appliance based the connection signal.5. The power delivery system of claim 3 , wherein the delivery module further includes instructions to receive a propulsion device state from the ...

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Номер записи: 17
28-12-2017 дата публикации

MULTIPOINT EMERGENCY RESPONDER SAFETY ISOLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170368941A1
Автор: Chow Justin J.
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Methods, systems, and apparatus for a multipoint safety isolation system. The multipoint isolation system includes one or more isolation triggers that connect to multiple low voltage (LV) battery components and multiple high voltage (HV) battery components. The multiple LV battery components include an LV battery. The multiple HV battery components include multiple HV batteries. The one or more isolation triggers are configured to isolate at least one of the LV battery from the multiple HV batteries or a first subset of the multiple HV batteries from a second subset of multiple HV batteries. The multipoint isolation system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to activate the one or more isolation triggers. 1. A multipoint safety isolation system for a vehicle , comprising:one or more isolation triggers connected to a plurality of low voltage (LV) battery components including an LV battery and a plurality of high voltage (HV) battery components including a plurality of HV batteries, and configured to isolate at least one of the LV battery from the plurality of HV batteries or a first subset of the plurality of HV batteries from a second subset of the plurality of HV batteries; andan electronic control unit configured to activate the one or more isolation triggers.2. The multipoint safety isolation system of claim 1 , further comprising:a user device having a user display;one or more external databases; anda network that connects the user device to at least one of the electronic control unit or the one or more external databases.3. The multipoint safety isolation system of claim 2 , wherein the user device is configured to:obtain a schematic of the vehicle from the one or more external databases; anddisplay an indicator for a respective location for each of the one or more isolation triggers.4. The multipoint safety isolation system of claim 3 , wherein the one or more external databases stores a plurality of schematics for a plurality of vehicles ...

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Номер записи: 18
03-12-2020 дата публикации

Removable High Voltage Battery Components

Номер: US20200381923A1
Автор: Chow Justin J., MacArthur Robert C., Payne Joshua D., Westover Nathan C., Wrobel Shannon Alicia
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Disclosed is a removable vehicle battery system comprising an energy storage device configured to power a vehicle, and including a removable energy storage module that contains a store of energy. The system further includes a control unit configured to control charging and discharging of the removable energy storage module, along with a removable converter configured to convert the store of energy into a usable format for an external device, and a power outlet configured to supply energy from the store of energy to the external device in the usable format, usable by the external device when the removable energy storage module is removed from the vehicle. The system provides a communication link between the external device and any of the removable energy storage module, the removable converter, or the control unit. The communication link receives information from the external device regarding the energy format or formats it requires and communicates this to the control unit. The communication link also communicates to the control unit information regarding the quantity of energy stored in the removable energy storage module, and the formats in which the removable energy storage module can supply this energy to the external device. In response to receiving the information regarding the store of energy and the usable format, the control unit controls energy delivery from the removable energy storage module to the external device. 1. A removable vehicle battery system comprising:an energy storage device configured to power a first vehicle, the energy storage device comprising a first removable energy storage module comprising a store of energy;a control unit configured to control charging and discharging of the first removable energy storage module;a removable converter configured to convert the store of energy into a usable format for an external device;a power outlet configured to supply energy from the store of energy to the external device in the usable format when ...

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Номер записи: 19
19-12-2019 дата публикации

One-way direction sensing system

Номер: US20190382016A1
Автор: Justin J. Chow
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

Methods, systems, and apparatus for preventing a vehicle from driving in a wrong direction. The method includes detecting, via a vehicle orientation sensor, a current driving direction of the vehicle. The method also includes detecting, via a GPS unit, a current location of the vehicle. The method also includes providing, by a powertrain, torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle. The method also includes determining, by an electronic control unit (ECU), whether the vehicle is travelling in the wrong direction based on the current driving direction of the vehicle and the current location of the vehicle. The method also includes communicating, by the ECU, an instruction to the powertrain to reduce the torque provided to the one or more wheels of the vehicle when the vehicle is travelling in the wrong direction.

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Номер записи: 20
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Multipoint emergency responder safety isolation system

Номер: JP2018007542A
Автор: J Chow Justin, ジェイ．チョウ ジャスティン
Принадлежит: Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

【課題】多点安全絶縁システムのための方法、システム及び装置を提供する。【解決手段】多点絶縁システム１００は、複数の低電圧（ＬＶ）バッテリコンポーネント及び複数の高電圧（ＨＶ）バッテリコンポーネントを接続する１つ又はそれよりも多くのトリガを含む。複数のＬＶバッテリコンポーネントはＬＶバッテリを含む。複数のＨＶバッテリコンポーネントは複数のＨＶバッテリを含む。１つ又はそれよりも多くの絶縁トリガは、少なくとも１つのＬＶバッテリを複数のＨＶバッテリから、又は、複数のＨＶバッテリの第１のサブセットを複数のＨＶバッテリの第２のサブセットから、絶縁するように構成されている。多点絶縁システムは、１つ又はそれよりも多くの絶縁トリガを起動するように構成されている電子制御ユニット（ＥＣＵ）を含む。【選択図】図１

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Номер записи: 21
04-08-2020 дата публикации

Parking lot assistant

Номер: US10733891B2
Автор: Justin J. Chow
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A system for assisting parking of a vehicle includes a main body to support at least one driver or passenger, and a sensor to detect adjacent structure data corresponding to an adjacent vehicle or structure adjacent to the main body. The system further includes a network access device to transmit and receive data including receiving a parking assist request from a remote device corresponding to a request to locate the main body, and an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the sensor and the network access device. The ECU is designed to receive the parking assist request from the network access device. The ECU is further designed to control the network access device to transmit parking location information to the remote device in response to receiving the parking assist request, the parking location information corresponding to the adjacent vehicle or structure adjacent to the main body.

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Номер записи: 22
25-06-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ROUTING BASED ON CHAOS ASSESSMENT

Номер: FR3070066B1
Автор: Benjamin M Geller, Justin J Chow, Nathan C Westover
Принадлежит: Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

L'invention concerne un dispositif et un procédé pour un routage de véhicule autonome basé sur une évaluation de chaos. Une pluralité d'options de route (420, 422, 424, 426) basées sur des données d'objectif de destination (224) relativement à des données de position actuelle de véhicule autonome sont générées. Pour chacune de la pluralité d'options de route, un niveau de chaos associé (W1, W3, W4, W5) peut être évalué, et une métrique de coopérabilité autonome peut être générée sur la base du niveau de chaos associé. La sélection autonome d'une option de route de la pluralité d'options de route est basée sur une métrique de coopérabilité autonome favorable, et des données de description de mission autonome (220) sont générées sur la base de l'option de route qui inclut la métrique de coopérabilité autonome favorable. Les données de description de mission autonome peuvent être transmises pour s'engager de façon autonome vers une destination qui est définie par les données d'objectif de destination (224). A device and method for autonomous vehicle routing based on chaos assessment is provided. A plurality of route options (420, 422, 424, 426) based on destination goal data (224) relative to autonomous vehicle current position data are generated. For each of the plurality of route options, an associated chaos level (W1, W3, W4, W5) can be evaluated, and an autonomous cooperability metric can be generated based on the associated chaos level. Autonomous selection of a route option from the plurality of route options is based on a favorable autonomous cooperability metric, and autonomous mission description data (220) is generated based on the route option which includes the favorable autonomous cooperability metric. The autonomous mission description data may be transmitted to autonomously commit to a destination which is defined by the destination objective data (224).

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Номер записи: 23
19-04-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle caravan of electric vehicles configured for coordinated movement and airflow control and method of using

Номер: US11305640B2
Автор: Geoffrey David Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle caravan comprising electric vehicles configured for coordinated movement and airflow control comprising: a lead vehicle and a chase vehicle, the lead vehicle disposed at the front of the caravan and the chase vehicle disposed behind the lead vehicle in a chase pattern. Each lead and chase vehicle comprising: a vehicle chassis and a front rotatable vehicle drive axle; a selectively movable electric propulsion motor comprising a rotatable motor shaft and a motor axis configured to be oriented in a substantially vertical direction; an air duct configured to direct an airflow to the propulsion motor; an airflow shutter in the front end of the air duct to selectively control the airflow within the air duct; and a vehicle controller; the caravan and the chase pattern configured for coordination of the motor position and the open/closed position of the lead vehicle and the chase vehicle shutters while the caravan is moving.

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Номер записи: 24
08-06-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle driving mode safety system

Номер: US11027764B2
Автор: Justin J. Chow
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

Methods, systems, and apparatus for automatically regulating activation of one or more driving modes of a vehicle. The system includes a steering wheel sensor connected to a steering wheel and configured to detect whether two hands of a driver are in contact with the steering wheel. The system, includes a driving mode button configured to receive an indication from the driver to activate a driving mode, the driving mode adjusting at least one vehicle performance setting including a throttle sensitivity setting, a shift control setting, a traction control setting, or a stability control setting. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to adjust the at least one vehicle performance setting in response to receiving the indication from the driver to activate the driving mode and receiving an indication from the steering wheel sensor that the two hands of the driver are in contact with the steering wheel.

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Номер записи: 25
06-11-2018 дата публикации

Vehicles, electronic control units, and methods for effecting vehicle changes based on predicted actions of target vehicles

Номер: US10118612B2
Автор: Geoffrey D. Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Nathan C. Westover
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A vehicle includes a sensor system outputting one or more signals and an electronic control unit communicatively coupled to the sensor system. The electronic control unit may be configured to detect a target vehicle external to the vehicle based on the one or more signals output by the sensor system, identify the detected target vehicle, determine rating information for at least one of the target vehicle and a driver of the target vehicle, predict at least one action of the target vehicle based on the rating information, and effect one or more changes to the vehicle based on the predicted at least one action of the target vehicle.

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Номер записи: 26
02-03-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for directly delivering high voltage to appliances in a vehicle

Номер: US10933749B2
Автор: Geoffrey David Gaither, Justin J. Chow, Robert C. MacArthur
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to controlling power delivery to a consumer appliance in a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a connection signal from the consumer appliance indicating presence of the consumer appliance. The method also includes directly providing electrical power from a propulsion device providing DC voltage to the consumer appliance without substantially lowering a voltage level of the propulsion device.

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Номер записи: 27
03-08-2021 дата публикации

Removable high voltage battery components

Номер: US11081893B2
Автор: Joshua D. Payne, Justin J. Chow, Nathan C. Westover, Robert C. MacArthur, Shannon Alicia Wrobel
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A removable vehicle battery system includes an energy storage module, a charging/discharging control unit, converter configured to convert the energy into a usable format for an external device, and a power outlet configured to supply energy to the external device. The system communicates with the external device regarding the energy formats the external device requires as well as the quantity of energy in the energy storage module, and the formats in which the energy storage module can supply this energy to the external device. The control unit controls energy delivery from the energy storage module to the external device.

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Номер записи: 28
14-12-2023 дата публикации

駐車場補助手段

Номер: JP2023178393A
Автор: J Chow Justin, ジェイ．チョウ ジャスティン
Принадлежит: Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

【課題】車両の駐車を補助するためのシステムの提供。【解決手段】車両の駐車を補助するためのシステムは、少なくとも１人のドライバまたは乗員をサポートするための主本体と、主本体に隣接する隣接車両または構造に対応する隣接構造データを検出するためのセンサを含む。システムはさらに、主本体の位置を特定する要求に対応する遠隔デバイスからの駐車補助要求を受信することを含めた、データを伝送および受信するためのネットワークアクセスデバイスと、センサおよびネットワークアクセスデバイスに結合された電子制御ユニット（ＥＣＵ）とを含む。ＥＣＵは、ネットワークアクセスデバイスから駐車補助要求を受信するように設計されている。ＥＣＵはさらに、駐車補助要求の受信に応答して遠隔デバイスに対して、主本体に隣接する隣接車両または構造に対応する駐車場所情報を伝送するためにネットワークアクセスデバイスを制御するように設計されている。【選択図】図１

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Номер записи: 29