Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080272483 | High power package with dual-sided heat sinking - An assembly includes a semiconductor die disposed between an upper substrate and a lower substrate. A circuit board that defines a through hole is spaced axially below the upper substrate to define a gap between the upper substrate and the circuit board. An upper heat sink is thermally connected to the upper substrate by an upper thermal interface material to transfer heat in a first dissipation path to the upper heat sink. A lower heat sink is thermally connected to the lower substrate by a lower thermal interface material to transfer heat in a second dissipation path to the lower heat sink. A plurality of first interconnectors are disposed in the gap to solder the upper substrate to the circuit board. The assembly is distinguished by a plurality of second interconnectors that are disposed between the upper substrate and the lower substrate to position the lower substrate in the through hole of the circuit board. | 11-06-2008 |
20090091889 | Power electronic module having improved heat dissipation capability - A power electronic module includes heat generating power electronic devices mounted on a circuit board within a connector outline circumscribing circuit board through-holes for receiving pin terminals of a connector assembly. The power electronic devices are thermally and electrically coupled to the circuit board through-holes and connector pin terminals to dissipate heat generated by the power electronic devices. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096576 | Fault tolerant vehicle communication and control apparatus - Medium-range and global network information and control for a vehicle is achieved with a portable wireless key fob, a user-provided nomadic device, and a vehicle-installed telematics unit including a medium-range RF transceiver and a wireless network transceiver. The fob includes a medium-range RF transceiver for bi-directional communication with the telematics unit, and a short-range wireless transceiver for bi-directional communication with the nomadic device. The fob communicates with the telematics unit in a conventional manner, and also relays information between the telematics unit and the nomadic device. If a communication initiated via the fob cannot be completed because the fob is out of range, the communication is sent to the nomadic device for network transmission to the telematics unit. If a communication initiated via the nomadic device cannot be completed due to inadequate signal reception, the communication is sent to the fob for RF transmission to the telematics unit. | 04-16-2009 |
20090096596 | Apparatus for medium-range vehicle communications and control - Medium-range remote communication and control for a vehicle is achieved with a wireless vehicle telematics unit, a medium-range wireless portable fob, and an unmodified wireless personal communication device. The portable fob includes a medium-range RF transceiver for bi-directional communication with the telematics unit and a short-range wireless transceiver for bi-directional communication with the personal communication device. The fob communicates with the vehicle telematics unit in a conventional manner, and also relays information between the telematics unit and the personal communication device. Communication can be initiated by the telematics unit or by the operator via the fob or personal communication device. Once communication is initiated, the fob relays: (1) menu options and status information from the telematics unit to the personal communication device; and (2) menu selections from the personal communication device to the telematics unit. No cellular network service or special programming is required for the personal communications device. | 04-16-2009 |
20090121340 | Fully testable surface mount die package configured for two-sided cooling - A power semiconductor die is sandwiched between upper and lower heat conducting laminate structures to form a surface mount component that is configured for double-sided cooling. The upper heat conducting laminate structure electrically couples top-side die terminal(s) to conductors formed on the inboard face of the lower heat conducting laminate structure, and all of the die terminals are electrically coupled to conductors formed on the outboard face of the lower heat conducting laminate structure. The die package can be placed in a test fixture for full power testing, and when installed in an electronic assembly including a circuit board and upper and lower heatsinks, the die is thermally coupled to the upper heatsink through the upper heat conducting laminate structure, and to the lower heatsink through the circuit board and the lower heat conducting laminate structure. | 05-14-2009 |
20090275362 | Method and apparatus for remote vehicle communications and control - Long-range remote communication and control of a vehicle is achieved with primary and secondary cellular devices provided by the vehicle user. The primary cellular device is retained by the user, while the secondary cellular device is dedicated to the vehicle and placed in a docking station provided in a vehicle instrument panel or console. The vehicle docking station is equipped with typical cell phone electrical interfaces to supply battery charging current and to establish a bi-directional data communication link between the secondary cellular device and an on-board vehicle computer. The secondary cellular device remains activated, and provides a low-cost remotely accessible communication link between the on-board vehicle computer and the primary cellular device or any other phone, provided that specified security conditions are satisfied. | 11-05-2009 |
20090312012 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL - Long-range remote communication and control of a vehicle is achieved with primary and secondary cellular devices provided by the vehicle user. The primary cellular device is retained by the user, while the secondary cellular device is dedicated to the vehicle and placed in a docking station provided in the vehicle passenger compartment. The vehicle docking station is equipped with typical cell phone electrical interfaces to supply power and to establish a bi-directional data communication link between the secondary cellular device and an on-board vehicle computer. The secondary cellular device remains activated, and provides a low-cost remotely accessible communication link between the on-board vehicle computer and the primary cellular device or any other phone, provided that specified security conditions are satisfied. | 12-17-2009 |
20100188248 | DUAL PURPOSE WIRELESS DEVICE - A communications system utilizing a portable communications device for controlling functions in a vehicle includes a first display for controlling vehicle operating functions and a first transceiver connected to the first display device. A multifunctional control switch is connected to the first display device, while a second transceiver is used for communicating with either the first transceiver or a remote keyless entry (RKE) receiver depending upon whether the second transceiver is located inside or outside the vehicle. The second transceiver operates to configure operational parameters of the display device when those controls have not been readily integrated into the vehicle center stack. | 07-29-2010 |
20100198428 | MULTI-PURPOSE FOB SYSTEM - A wireless device is provided having an integrated vehicle fob and entertainment functionality. The wireless device includes a vehicle fob transponder for providing signals to a vehicle for at least one of remote keyless entry, passive entry, passive start, and immobilization functions. The wireless device also includes one or more entertainment receivers for providing entertainment and information functionality on board the vehicle. A controller controls the vehicle fob transponder and the entertainment receivers. One or more communication links are provided for communicating between the wireless device and a vehicle to provide vehicle fob functionality and entertainment and information functionality. | 08-05-2010 |
20100321203 | INTELLIGENT USER-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - An intelligent communication system used with a vehicle and method thereof are provided, wherein the system includes a vehicle-installed telematics unit, and a nomadic device in communication with the vehicle-installed telematics unit via a plurality of different communication paths. The nomadic device is modified by including a software routine that is executed to determine which of the plurality of communication paths is to be used based upon a proximity between the nomadic device and the vehicle-installed telematics unit when a user of the nomadic device instructs the nomadic device to communicate with the vehicle-installed telematics unit. | 12-23-2010 |
20110094725 | THERMALLY-PROTECTED CHAMBER FOR A TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A thermal-protection apparatus disposed in a vehicle cabin or storage compartment includes a housing enveloping a chamber in which a thermally-sensitive consumer electronic device is received, a thermoelectric module mounted in a wall of the housing, and a remote electronic controller and power source coupled to the housing via an electrical cable for activating the thermoelectric module, and optionally the consumer electronic device, in a manner to prevent the temperature in the chamber from exceeding a prescribed maximum operating temperature of the consumer electronic device or falling below a prescribed minimum operating temperature of the consumer electronic device. | 04-28-2011 |
20120172010 | MEDIUM RANGE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system for communicating with a vehicle via a wireless personal communication device such as a smart phone. The communication system uses medium-range transceivers to extend the effective range of the communication system. A communication device accessory that includes a portable medium-range RF transceiver is coupled to the wireless personal communication device so that power for the portable medium-range RF transceiver can be drawn from the wireless personal communication device. The communication device accessory is electrically coupled to the wireless personal communication device via a wired connection that provides at least a wired electrical power connection and optionally a wired data connection between the communication device accessory and the wireless personal communication device. | 07-05-2012 |
20120268242 | VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION BASED ON A NOMADIC DEVICE LOCATION - A vehicle security system for a vehicle equipped with a passive keyless entry/passive start (PEPS) security system including a nomadic device configured to determine a present location of the nomadic device (e.g. key fob, smart phone), and a controller configured to control a security-status based on the present location. The controller determines the security status based on the proximity of the nomadic device in order to thwart theft of the vehicle using a relay attack. | 10-25-2012 |
20120315850 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING INTRABODY TRANSMISSION FOR CONTROLLING PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS - A system and method for controlling personal communications. The system includes a transmitter configured to emit a transmitted signal suitable for intrabody transmission, and a receiver configured to determine if a received signal exhibits a characteristic that corresponds to a received signal that would arise from the transmitted signal being coupled to the receiver via intrabody transmission. The system also includes a controller configured to control personal communications such as text messaging based on the received signal characteristic. In one example, the system uses intrabody transmission or intrabody communication to determine if an operator of a vehicle is touching or trying to use a personal communication device while driving the vehicle. | 12-13-2012 |
20130200670 | OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR ASSEMBLY - A sensor system and seat assembly includes a sensor assembly configured to detect a seating force exerted on a portion of a seat cushion of a seat. The sensor assembly includes a base, a force transducer configured to output a signal indicative of the seating force, and a lever pivotably coupled to the base. The lever defines a sensing end configured to be disposed proximate to the portion of the seat cushion such that the seating force operates on the sensing end. The lever also defines an actuating end configured to apply an actuation force to the force transducer. The sensor assembly may comprise a plurality of levers. Each sensing end of each lever may be disposed in a separate location within the portion of the seat cushion. The sensor assembly may be configured to detect a child exerting a seating force on a portion of the seat cushion. | 08-08-2013 |
20140330448 | PASSIVE ENTRY AND PASSIVE START SYSTEM WITH OPERATOR WALKING DETECTION - A passive entry passive start (PEPS) vehicle security system configured to activate a vehicle function when an activation signal is received. The system includes a nomadic device configured to detect a change of a magnetic field relative to the nomadic device, and emit an activation signal only if the change corresponds to walking by an operator carrying the nomadic device. | 11-06-2014 |
20140330449 | RELAY ATTACK PREVENTION FOR PASSIVE ENTRY PASSIVE START (PEPS) VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMS - A passive entry passive start (PEPS) vehicle security system configured to thwart a relay attack on the system. The system includes one or more ultra wideband transceivers (UWBX) installed on a vehicle and configured to transmit a request pulse at a request time. A mobile UWBX, possibly installed in a nomadic device such as a smart phone, is configured to transmit a reply pulse in response to the request pulse. A controller is configured to determine a distance between each UWBX and the mobile UWBX based on a time interval between the request time and a time that corresponds to when the reply pulse is received by the each UWBX. The controller may also be configured to unlock doors of the vehicle only if the distance is less than an unlock threshold. | 11-06-2014 |
20140379231 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC LOCATION ASSIGNMENT OF WHEELS EQUIPPED WITH PRESSURE SENSORS - A method of operating a tire pressure monitor system on a vehicle to determine a wheel location of wheels equipped with pressure sensors. The method includes equipping a plurality of wheels with a pressure sensor, determining a plurality of pressure values from each pressure sensor, detecting a variation of the pressure values from a plurality of pressure sensors, and determining a wheel location based on a comparison of the variations of the pressure values. Variations useful for determining wheel location may include running over an object such as a rumble strip or pot-hole on the roadway, or the vehicle executing a turn. | 12-25-2014 |
20150015193 | VEHICLE POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS CHARGING STATIONS - A system for positioning a vehicle over a wireless charging station. The system includes a plurality of ultra wideband transceivers (UWBX) installed on the vehicle and the wireless charging station, and a controller configured to determine various distances between the various UWBXs. | 01-15-2015 |