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David Fraser Park, Clarkston, MI US
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20100304216 | BI-POLAR RECHARGEABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY - A bi-polar battery has a positive electrode unit, a negative electrode unit, at least one bi-polar electrode unit stacked therebetween, an electrolyte layer separating each adjacent electrode unit, and a gasket positioned about each electrolyte layer for creating a seal about the electrolyte layer in conjunction with the electrode units adjacent thereto. The bi-polar battery also includes a wrapper for maintaining the seals created by the gaskets. | 12-02-2010 |
David Gary Park, Livonia, MI US
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20120041884 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING DIGITAL MEDIA BETWEEN REMOTE LOCATIONS - A method and system for processing an automotive warranty claim include capturing at least one digital image of a vehicle-related customer concern with a digital camera device. A barcode identifying the vehicle is scanned with a barcode scanning device. Upon establishing operable communication between a first computer and the digital camera device and the barcode scanning device, respectively, the at least one digital image and the barcode information are automatically downloaded into the first computer. Dialog is input into the first computer requesting warranty coverage for the customer concern. A claimset comprising the digital images, barcode and request for warranty coverage is transmitted to a second computer via a communication network. The claimset is reviewed at the second computer to decide whether warranty coverage will be provided. The claimset is updated with the decision and transmitted back to the first computer via the communication network. | 02-16-2012 |
Dong Park, Royal Oak, MI US
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20140196965 | VEHICLE GRILLE CLOSE-OUT ASSEMBLY - A vehicle grille assembly is provided with a grille and a close-out assembly. The close-out assembly is adapted to at least partially block an airflow opening in the vehicle grille is moveable to translate and rotate with respect to the airflow opening. | 07-17-2014 |
Edward H. Park, Saline, MI US
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20120187638 | Cast Gasket - A gasket is formed using a plurality of compression limiting inserts each having first and second surfaces, and at least one edge disposed between the first and second surfaces with an elastomeric sealing material bonded thereto. Opposite ends of each of the compression limiting inserts are aligned with, and spliced to, adjacent ones of the compression limiting inserts by the elastomeric sealing material. The plurality of compression limiting inserts are aligned to form a completed gasket. | 07-26-2012 |
Edward Hosung Park, Saline, MI US
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20080303184 | ELECTROSTATICALLY DISSIPATIVE FLUOROPOLYMERS - A composition of fluoropolymer and dispersed conductive particulate provides an electrically conductive polymeric material resistant to static charge buildup. Radiation curing, especially electron beam radiation curing, is favored for curing fluoroelastomer-based precursor articles into desired electrically conductive articles. | 12-11-2008 |
20090022922 | DYNAMIC VULCANIZATION OF FLUOROCARBON ELASTOMERS CONTAINING PEROXIDE CURE SITES - Processable rubber compositions contain a vulcanized elastomeric material dispersed in a matrix of a thermoplastic polymeric material. The vulcanized elastomeric material is a peroxide cure polymeric material containing repeating units derived from fluorine-containing monomers and at least one peroxide cure site monomer. In one embodiment the matrix forms a continuous phase and the vulcanized elastomeric material is in the form of particles forming a non-continuous phase. The compositions are made by combining a radical curing system, a fluorocarbon elastomer material, and a fluoroplastic material, and heating the mixture at a temperature and for a time sufficient to effect vulcanization of the elastomeric material, while mechanical energy is applied to mix the mixture during the heating step. Shaped articles may be readily formed from the rubber compositions according to conventional thermoplastic processes such as blow molding, injection molding, and extrusion. Examples of useful articles include seals, gaskets, O-rings, and hoses. | 01-22-2009 |
20090105385 | ELASTOMER GUM POLYMER SYSTEMS - Elastomer precursor gum (for any of fluoroelastomer, acrylic acid ester rubber/polyacrylate rubber, ethylene acrylic rubber, silicone, nitrile butyl rubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber, natural rubber, polyurethane, and styrene butadiene rubber) and non-gum polymer are admixed with optional electrically conductive particulate and/or optional filler to provide either a continuous phase of polymer with dispersed gum portions, a continuous phase of elastomer precursor gum with dispersed polymer portions, or an interpenetrated structure of elastomer precursor gum and polymer. Curing is optionally enabled with techniques such as electron beam radiation. | 04-23-2009 |
20090203846 | KETONE-RESISTANT FKM/TPV BLENDS - Thermoplastic vulcanizate compositions prepared from fluorothermoplastic matrix and dispersed fluoroelastomeric regions, and articles comprising the thermoplastic vulcanizate, exhibiting improved resistance to polar organic solvents. | 08-13-2009 |
20120083544 | REINFORCED MICROCELLULAR URETHANE PRODUCTS - A microcellular urethane composition, comprising a polyol component, an isocyanate component having an isocyanate index ratio of from about 65 to about 145; and up to about 50% by weight of a nano-scale filler dispersed throughout the composition. Methods for producing a reinforced microcellular urethane component are also provided. | 04-05-2012 |
Harry H. Park, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20150158452 | MULTI-CHAMBER AIRBAGS - An airbag can include a first cushion portion that defines a first inflatable chamber and a second cushion portion that is connected to the first cushion portion and defines a second inflatable chamber. The first inflatable chamber can receive inflation gas from an inflator to expand the first cushion portion and the second cushion portion can receive inflation gas from the first inflatable chamber to expand the second cushion portion. In some arrangements, a temporary fastener may maintain the second cushion portion in a compact state during expansion of the first cushion portion. | 06-11-2015 |
Harry Hyunho Park, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20130341975 | AIRBAG ARRANGEMENT FOR SEATS ARRANGED IN TANDEM - An airbag arrangement for protecting at least one seat occupant in an aircraft of the type having a tandem seat arrangement with a rear seat for a seat occupant and a front seat in front of the rear seat. The front seat has an airbag subassembly mounted in the seat back. The airbag subassembly has an airbag inflating between the seat back and the rear seat and uses a gas generator connected to the airbag and configured to inflate the airbag. The airbag is secured to the seat back under a cover with a tear seam and has a compacted state in which the airbag is rolled up or folded about a horizontal axis inside the seat back. | 12-26-2013 |
Hyunchul Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100211747 | PROCESSOR WITH RECONFIGURABLE ARCHITECTURE - Disclosed is configuration memory access technology in a processor with a reconfigurable architecture. The processor with the reconfigurable architecture includes an array of processing elements (PEs), a configuration memory and a token network. The configuration memory stores configuration data associated with controlling data flow of the respective PEs. The token network reads the configuration data from the configuration memory, estimates data flow of the PEs from the read configuration data, reads required configuration data from the configuration memory based on the estimated data flow, and supplies the required configuration data to corresponding PEs. By reducing configuration memory access frequency through a token network, power consumption may be reduced. | 08-19-2010 |
Hyun Chul Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090119490 | PROCESSOR AND INSTRUCTION SCHEDULING METHOD - An instruction scheduling method and a processor using an instruction scheduling method are provided. The instruction scheduling method includes selecting a first instruction that has a highest priority from a plurality of instructions, and allocating the selected first instruction and a first time slot to one of the functional units, allocating a second instruction and a second time slot to one of the functional units, wherein the second instruction is dependent on the first instruction. | 05-07-2009 |
Hyun-Ho Park, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20090218796 | INFLATABLE CUSHION FOR AN AIRBAG MODULE - An inflatable cushion for use in an airbag module is provided. The inflatable cushion generally includes a primary inflatable chamber configured for deployment from the air bag module, the primary inflatable chamber having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas and the primary inflatable chamber defines a first volume. A secondary inflatable chamber secured to the primary inflation chamber, the secondary inflatable chamber defining a second volume, the second volume being less than the first volume and the secondary inflatable chamber being in fluid communication with the primary inflatable chamber such that the inflation gas must travel through the primary inflatable chamber prior to reaching the secondary inflatable chamber. | 09-03-2009 |
Jack F. Park, Benton Harbor, MI US
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20130260446 | COMPOSTING DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for transforming refuse into compost. The device includes a first chamber having a grinding mechanism to grind refuse. The device also includes a second chamber attached to the first chamber, and a conduit interconnecting the first chamber to the second chamber. The second chamber stores the ground refuse to promote the composting process, and the conduit allows thermal energy and moisture to be shared between the first and second chambers. | 10-03-2013 |
James M. Park, Huntington Woods, MI US
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20100212252 | TRIM FLAP-LIKE CLOSEOUT EDGE ATTACHMENT - A vehicle trim component includes a trim body, with a primary fastener extending from the trim body. The primary fastener includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a push clip head that is configured to substantially fit and project through an aperture in the vehicle panel. The second end is connected to the trim body. The secondary fastener is rotatably connected to the trim body by a living hinge and is positioned to engage the vehicle panel at an edge portion of the vehicle panel. | 08-26-2010 |
Jeff Park, Milford, MI US
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20110296656 | CASKET - The present invention discloses a casket having a shell and a cover, the shell having a bottom panel and a side wall. The side wall can have a plurality of bent corners with at least a portion of each bent corner being seamless. A lower portion of the side wall can have a J-shaped section with at least a portion of the bottom panel located within the J-shaped section of the side wall. In addition, the bottom panel can have an inverted U-shaped section adjacent the side wall with at least a portion of the U-shaped section located within the J-shaped section of the side wall. | 12-08-2011 |
20120096692 | CASKET - The present invention provides a container having a sheet metal floor, a sheet metal sidewall shell having four round seamless corners and a maximum of two sidewall seams. The container can be a casket with a lid, and a pair of hinges pivotally attaching the lid to the sidewall. The sheet metal sidewall shell can be made from a stretch-bent sheet metal sidewall panel. In some instances, the sheet metal sidewall shell has only one seam that may or may not be a welded seam. | 04-26-2012 |
Jeong J. Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090112399 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING SOFTWARE AND SIGNAL INTEGRITY IN A DISTRIBUTED CONTROL MODULE SYSTEM FOR A POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A method to monitor integrity of a signal generated and communicated in a distributed control module system for a hybrid powertrain system includes generating and verifying signal within an originating control module. A message is generated based upon the signal. The message is transmitted and received at a receiving control module. The signal is extracted from the message and its integrity is verified. | 04-30-2009 |
20110068727 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING POWER ELECTRONICS CONTROLLERS IN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are provided for monitoring an automotive electrical system including an inverter having at least one switch. First and second voltage commands corresponding to respective first and second components of a commanded voltage vector on a synchronous frame of reference coordinate system are received. A plurality of duty cycles for operating the at least one switch are calculated based on the first and second voltage commands. First and second actual voltages are calculated based on the plurality of duty cycles. The first and second actual voltages correspond to respective first and second components of an actual voltage vector on the synchronous frame of reference coordinate system. An indication of a fault is generated based on the difference between the first components of the commanded voltage vector and the actual voltage vector and the difference between the second components of the commanded voltage vector and the actual voltage vector. | 03-24-2011 |
20110202211 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OF VEHICLES - Methods and systems are provided for controlling an electrical system of a vehicle. Sensors are used to obtain first data for a first path of calculations and second data for a second path of calculations. The first path comprises a first plurality of calculations of generating a value of a parameter pertaining to the electrical system, and the second path comprises a second plurality of calculations of monitoring the electrical system with respect to the first path. A processor is coupled to the plurality of sensors, and is configured to determine whether a data frozen flag is active, perform the first plurality of calculations of the first path using the first data if the first data flag is inactive, and perform the second plurality of calculations of the second path if the first data flag is active. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202226 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are provided for monitoring an electrical system of a vehicle. Data pertaining to the electrical system is obtained. Calculation modules are performed using the data to generate intermediate determinations. An aggregate calculation module is performed using each of the intermediate determinations to generate an aggregate determination pertaining to the electrical system. Redundant intermediate calculations are performed using the data to generate redundant intermediate determinations. Each of the redundant intermediate determinations is used for comparison with a respective intermediate determination. | 08-18-2011 |
20110288698 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MOTOR TORQUE IN HYBRID VEHICLES - Methods and systems are provided for motor torque control for hybrid vehicles having a motor and a communications bus. The motor torque is controlled using a first motor torque capacity if the communications bus is healthy. The motor torque is controlled using a second motor torque capacity if the communications bus is unhealthy. The first motor torque capacity has a first absolute value. The second motor torque capacity has a second absolute value that is less than the first absolute value. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288699 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOTOR TORQUE CONTROL FOR VEHICLES WHEN A CURRENT SENSOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY - Methods and systems for controlling motor torque in a hybrid vehicle are provided. A current sensor provides a feedback current when the sensor is operating properly. A processor controls the motor torque using the feedback current if the current sensor is operating properly. The processor controls the motor torque using a slip value for the hybrid vehicle if the current sensor is not operating properly. | 11-24-2011 |
20120310454 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING TORQUE IN A HYBRID POWERTRAIN SYSTEM - A powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine and an electric machine coupled via a torque transfer device to a transmission. A method for operating the powertrain system to transfer torque to a driveline includes establishing an operating torque security limit that is a default torque security limit. The operating torque security limit is set to an override limit when engine speed is less than a threshold speed. A torque security fault is detected only when a combined torque output from the internal combustion engine and the electric machine to the torque transfer device deviates from an operator torque request by an amount greater than the operating torque security limit. | 12-06-2012 |
20150151739 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOTION - A powertrain system is configured to transfer propulsion torque to a driveline of a vehicle. A method for controlling the powertrain system includes determining a magnitude of unintended vehicle motion based upon a difference between a change in actual vehicle acceleration and a change in an operator-intended vehicle acceleration. Propulsion torque to the driveline is limited when a fault associated with unintended vehicle motion is detected and the magnitude of unintended vehicle motion is less than a predetermined first threshold. | 06-04-2015 |
20150338856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE ACCELERATION - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes an acceleration delta module and a remedial action module. The acceleration delta module determines an acceleration delta of a vehicle based on a difference between an actual acceleration of the vehicle and a desired acceleration of the vehicle. The acceleration delta module also determines an average value of the acceleration delta corresponding to at least one of a first predetermined period and a predetermined number of samples of the acceleration delta. The remedial action module, based on the average value of the acceleration delta and independent of a torque command generated to accelerate the vehicle, selectively takes a remedial action by adjusting operation of at least one of an engine and an electric motor. | 11-26-2015 |
John Moon Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080296523 | LOW-POWER PIEZOELECTRIC MICRO-MACHINED VALVE - A piezoelectric microvalve employs a valve element formed of hermetically sealed and opposed plates flexed together by a cross axis piezoelectric element. Large flow modulation with small piezoelectric actuator displacement is obtained by perimeter augmentation of the valve seat which dramatically increases the change in valve flow area for small deflections. | 12-04-2008 |
Jong Hyuk Park, Troy, MI US
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20110215607 | CENTER CONSOLE - A center console is provided between two vehicle seats arranged next to each other. At least one front side of the center console, at least one container can be arranged in a detachable manner. | 09-08-2011 |
Jongmin Park, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20110258471 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA WITHIN THE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A battery management system is provided. The system includes a battery monitoring device having a microprocessor and a hardware component. The microprocessor identifies a non-modifiable node ID from the hardware component. The microprocessor also obtains operational parameters associated with the at least one battery cell. The microprocessor computes a network ID for the battery monitoring device based on the non-modifiable node ID. The system further includes a main controller that communicates with the battery monitoring device via a communication bus utilizing the network ID. | 10-20-2011 |
Juchirl Park, Troy, MI US
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20120111691 | BRAKING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE COMPRISING SAID BRAKING APPARATUS - A braking apparatus for a vehicle, in particular a heavy goods vehicle, includes a drive axle having a transmission gear, such as a differential, around which an amount of oil for lubrication is variable. The brake apparatus further includes at least one friction brake and at least one retarder that is capable of operating to slow the vehicle through the transmission gear. The braking apparatus comprises a brake operating device for operating the at least one friction brake and the least one retarder, and a determining feature to determine an oil level around the transmission gear. The brake operating device, on operation by a user, is arranged to apply the retarder when the oil level around the transmission gear is above a threshold level, and, if the oil level is below the threshold level, the brake operating device is arranged to initiate an increase in the oil level around the transmission gear. | 05-10-2012 |
Jungme Park, Novi, MI US
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20100305798 | System And Method For Vehicle Drive Cycle Determination And Energy Management - System and method for vehicle drive cycle determination and energy management is provided. Based on a number of inputs, the system can determine the type of road that the vehicle is likely to drive on as well as the level of traffic congestion that the vehicle is likely to experience. Using these determinations, setpoints for various degrees of freedom, such as engine speed and battery power, can be set to reduce energy usage in the vehicle. | 12-02-2010 |
20150344036 | VEHICLE SPEED PROFILE PREDICTION USING NEURAL NETWORKS - A vehicle includes a powertrain having an electric machine and an engine. The vehicle also includes a controller programmed to operate the powertrain according to a predicted vehicle speed profile for a predetermined route segmented according to a group of driving zone types, wherein each driving zone type is associated with a different characteristic speed profile shape and vehicle location. The controller is further programmed to update the predicted speed profile for a those segments showing deviation in response to deviation between the predicted speed profile and a measured speed profile. | 12-03-2015 |
Junmo Park, Northville, MI US
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20150078029 | LOW PROFILE HIGHLY EFFICIENT VEHICULAR LED MODULES AND HEADLAMPS - A vehicle headlamp module is provided that includes a lens having a plurality of near-field lens elements, a canted input surface, an exit surface and a cavity between the surfaces. The headlamp module also includes an LED lighting module that directs incident light through the input and exit surfaces. The lens elements are configured to transmit from the exit surface a collimated light pattern containing at least 60% of the incident light. In some embodiments, the exit surface includes a step-wise pattern of optical elements. In other implementations, a headlamp assembly is provided that includes a plurality of vehicle headlamp modules. Each headlamp module includes: a lens with a canted input surface and an exit surface, a bezel surrounding the lens, and an LED light source that directs incident light through the input surface. The lens of each module includes a plurality of near-field lens elements. | 03-19-2015 |
Myounggu Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080292887 | Conductive Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) Composite Films and Methods of Use - A method for fabricating an electrically conductive composite structure is provided. The method comprises forming a mixture including carbon nanotubes, a polymeric compound, surfactant and water; introducing the mixture to a substrate; and evaporating water from the mixture to form a composite film on the substrate. | 11-27-2008 |
Sang Bae Park, Northville, MI US
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20090178781 | Spring mounting feature for heat exchanger - A heat exchanger assembly includes a first heat exchanger having a pair of mounts attached to one of the tanks of the first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger having a pair of brackets attached to one of the tanks of the second heat exchanger. The brackets are freely insertable into the mounts when the two heat exchangers are at an acute angle with respect to each other. When the two heat exchangers are parallel with each other, an interference condition exists between the brackets and the mounts. The opposite side of the heat exchangers is secured using a retainer on one heat exchanger extending through a strap on the other heat exchanger. | 07-16-2009 |
20130315722 | PRESSURE RELEASE SLOT FOR FAN NOISE IMPROVEMENT - A fan shroud includes a body portion and a barrel portion. The body portion and the barrel portion have a first side and a second side. The barrel portion is adjacent to the body portion and defines a cylindrical opening for a fan. The barrel portion and the body portion define a slot in the fan shroud designed to release excess air pressure from the shroud. The slot extends through at least one of the first side and the second side. Any number of slots of different shapes and sizes may be arranged on the fan shroud to reduce noise radiating from the fan shroud. | 11-28-2013 |
20140326434 | FASTENER-LESS RETAINED HEAT EXCHANGER MOUNTING BRACKET FOR LOW INSTALLATION FORCE - A mounting bracket for a heat exchanger. The mounting bracket includes a heat exchanger engagement portion and a mounting portion. The heat exchanger engagement portion includes a retention member. The mounting portion extends from the heat exchanger engagement portion and is configured for fixedly mounting the mounting bracket. Cooperation between the retention member and the heat exchanger secures the heat exchanger to the mounting bracket | 11-06-2014 |
Sei Jin Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100228362 | TREMOR STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - A handheld device for canceling unintentional muscle movement. The device includes a base comprising a handgrip for a user to hold, a gripping element linked to the base for releasably connecting the handheld device to an object, a sensor that detects movement of the base, a controller linked to the sensor, and at least one actuator that operates under control of the controller to cause movement of the gripping element in a direction that at least partially counteracts the detected movement of the base. | 09-09-2010 |
Seo-Wook Park, Novi, MI US
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20090143944 | FAST SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOIL- AND CURB-TRIPPED VEHICLE ROLLOVERS - A method and a system of controlling a restraint device in a vehicle during a crash. The method includes sensing a lateral acceleration without using other vehicle dynamic information. The method also includes integrating the sensed lateral acceleration to determine a change in (or delta of) lateral velocity, low-pass filtering the sensed lateral acceleration, and extrapolating the delta lateral velocity and the filtered acceleration to estimate a vehicle lateral velocity. The method also includes sensing a vertical acceleration, integrating the sensed vertical acceleration, combining the integrated vertical acceleration and the predicted vehicle lateral velocity to give an indication of how severely the vehicle laterally hits an obstacle, and generating a deployment signal to activate the restraint device. | 06-04-2009 |
20120078499 | IMPACT SENSING AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DEVICE - A system for identifying an object impacting a vehicle bumper during a collision. The system receives acceleration values from each of a plurality of sensors and calculates a center strength value based on the acceleration values. The center strength value is indicative of the amount of force that is applied to the center of the vehicle bumper. The system then determines a preliminary impact location on the vehicle bumper based at least in part on the acceleration values. A normalized intrusion value is calculated based on the center strength value, the impact location, and a bumper stiffness factor. The bumper stiffness factor is indicative of the stiffness of the bumper at the impact location. The system then identifies the object impacting the vehicle bumper based at least in part on the normalized intrusion value. | 03-29-2012 |
20130253778 | IMPACT SENSING AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DEVICE - A system for identifying an object impacting a vehicle bumper during a collision. The system receives acceleration values from each of a plurality of sensors and calculates a center strength value based on the acceleration values. The center strength value is indicative of the amount of force that is applied to the center of the vehicle bumper. The system then determines a preliminary impact location on the vehicle bumper based at least in part on the acceleration values. A normalized intrusion value is calculated based on the center strength value, the impact location, and a bumper stiffness factor. The bumper stiffness factor is indicative of the stiffness of the bumper at the impact location. The system then identifies the object impacting the vehicle bumper based at least in part on the normalized intrusion value. | 09-26-2013 |
Seung Ho Park, Midland, MI US
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20120114545 | Method to Manufacture Large Uniform Ingots of Silicon Carbide by Sublimation/Condensation Processes - This invention relates to a method for the manufacture of monolithic ingot of silicon carbide comprising: i) introducing a mixture comprising polysilicon metal chips and carbon powder into a cylindrical reaction cell having a lid; ii) sealing the cylindrical reaction cell of i); iii) introducing the cylindrical reaction cell of ii) into a vacuum furnace; iv) evacuating the furnace of iii); v) filling the furnace of iv) with a gas mixture which is substantially inert gas to near atmospheric pressure; vi) heating the cylindrical reaction cell in the furnace of v) to a temperature of from 1600 to 2500° C.; vii) reducing the pressure in the cylindrical reaction cell of vi) to less than 50 torr but not less than 0.05 torr; and viii) allowing for substantial sublimation and condensation of the vapors on the inside of the lid of the cylindrical reaction cell of vii). | 05-10-2012 |
Simone Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110067624 | GEL PHANTOMS FOR TESTING CAVITATIONAL ULTRASOUND (HISTOTRIPSY) TRANSDUCERS - A cavitational ultrasound (e.g., Histotripsy) gel phantom and cavitational ultrasound testing system are provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the phantom and system is that it can allow for instant visual feedback on the efficacy and dosage of a Histotripsy transducer. The changes in the gel phantom can be visualized with the naked eye without having to wait for histology. The changes in the gel phantom can also be visualized with a camera, with ultrasound imaging, or with microscopy. In various embodiments, the phantom includes indicators such as carbon particles, dye-encapsulated beads, and red blood cells. Methods associated with use of the cavitational ultrasound gel phantom and testing system are also covered. | 03-24-2011 |
So Yon Park, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20140197730 | VEHICLE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE LIGHTING - A vehicle includes a body that defines an opening and a door configured to selectively open and close the opening. The vehicle also includes a lock that operatively connects the door to the body and can be either unlatched or latched for maintaining closure of the opening. The vehicle also includes a control device positioned on the door for unlatching the lock, and also a vehicle electric system and a lighting system. The lighting system includes a light-emitting element arranged on the control device and in electric communication with the electric system. The lighting system also includes a portable transmitter configured to transmit a signal and thereby commence an unlatching sequence for the lock. The lighting system additionally includes a controller configured to receive the signal and activate the light-emitting element in response to the received signal to display a visual lighting sequence signifying the status of the lock. | 07-17-2014 |
Taiwoo Park, East Lansing, MI US
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20160117904 | SERVER, SYSTEM, METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR SEARCHING FOR MISSING CHILDREN USING MOBILE CROWDSOURCING - Disclosed herein are a server, system, method, and recording medium for searching for missing children, using mobile crowdsourcing. According to an embodiment, a server for searching for missing children, using mobile crowdsourcing, comprises a communication unit and a control unit. The communication unit receives a missing-child incident signal from a guardian terminal (held by a parent or guardian) and receives a first location information as to movements of a missing child from a child terminal (carried by the missing child) and sends the first location information received to at least one assistance terminal and receives landmark information from the assistance terminal(s) when a (degree of) similarity between the first location information sent to the assistance terminal(s) and a second location information detected by the assistance terminal(s) is higher than a preset value. The control unit generates a movement or moving path of the missing child, using the landmark information received. | 04-28-2016 |
Unsang Park, East Lansing, MI US
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20090268939 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF A SHOPPING RECEPTACLE - The present invention provides an approach for determining a state of a shopping receptacle. Specifically, under the present approach, an image capture device (e.g., camera) is positioned at the checkout station and/or on the shopping receptacle. The device will capture at least one image of the shopping receptacle during the checkout process and/or when the customer or checkout clerk indicates that the transaction is ready for payment (e.g., all items have been scanned or rung through). Using such image(s), a model for an empty receptacle and a knowledgebase of non-shopping items that may remain in the shopping receptacle, it is determined whether the receptacle is empty. If not, an alarm or other notification will be activated and the events can be logged. | 10-29-2009 |
20090272801 | DETERRING CHECKOUT FRAUD - Aspects of the present invention provide an approach for deterring checkout fraud comprising a camera (e.g., still, video, etc.) that is located near (overhead) a scanner used to scan a barcode of an item being purchased. Specifically, the barcode of the item is scanned and an image of the item is recorded. It is then determined whether the identity of the item as determined based on the barcode is consistent with its appearance as determined from the image. If not, a discrepancy is registered. It is then determined whether the discrepancy is due to fraud (e.g., theft) or device error. In the case of the latter, the system can be updated to prevent a repeat of the error. In either event, the scan, the image and a shopping event corresponding to the scan and image can be logged for future analysis and/or learning. | 11-05-2009 |
20100030685 | TRANSACTION ANALYSIS - Under the present invention a transaction is processed and analyzed for potential fraud or error. Specifically, a description of a (proposed) transaction is accessed. Among other things, the description contains an expected set of events (e.g., derived from historical data). As the transaction is being performed a set of multimedia devices will record the same. The multimedia signal(s) from the set of devices will be analyzed to determine what event(s) actually took place. The actual event(s) will be compared to the expected event(s) to determine if any deviation/difference exists. If there is a difference, and it is beyond a predetermined tolerance, a notification can be generated. Regardless, a log of the activities will be kept. | 02-04-2010 |
William K.c. Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20090170852 | NOVEL PYRAZOLE-BASED HMG CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS - Novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful as hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic agents are described. More specifically, potent inhibitors of the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (“HMG CoA reductase”) are described. Methods of using such compounds and compositions to treat subjects, including humans, suffering from hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), diabetes and osteoporosis are also described. | 07-02-2009 |
Yongjun Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100211747 | PROCESSOR WITH RECONFIGURABLE ARCHITECTURE - Disclosed is configuration memory access technology in a processor with a reconfigurable architecture. The processor with the reconfigurable architecture includes an array of processing elements (PEs), a configuration memory and a token network. The configuration memory stores configuration data associated with controlling data flow of the respective PEs. The token network reads the configuration data from the configuration memory, estimates data flow of the PEs from the read configuration data, reads required configuration data from the configuration memory based on the estimated data flow, and supplies the required configuration data to corresponding PEs. By reducing configuration memory access frequency through a token network, power consumption may be reduced. | 08-19-2010 |
Yong-Jun Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120159507 | COMPILING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF A MULTICORE DEVICE - An apparatus and method capable of reducing idle resources in a multicore device and improving the use of available resources in the multicore device are provided. The apparatus includes a static scheduling unit configured to generate one or more task groups, and to allocate the task groups to virtual cores by dividing or combining the tasks included in the task groups based on the execution time estimates of the task groups. The apparatus also includes a dynamic scheduling unit configured to map the virtual cores to physical cores. | 06-21-2012 |
20120166762 | COMPUTING APPARATUS AND METHOD BASED ON A RECONFIGURABLE SINGLE INSTRUCTION MULTIPLE DATA (SIMD) ARCHITECTURE - Provided are a computing apparatus and method based on SIMD architecture capable of supporting various SIMD widths without wasting resources. The computing apparatus includes a plurality of configurable execution cores (CECs) that have a plurality of execution modes, and a controller for detecting a loop region from a program, determining a Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) width for the detected loop region, and determining an execution mode of the processor according to the determined SIMD width. | 06-28-2012 |
Youngsam Park, East Lansing, MI US
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20160064638 | ENCAPSULATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOELECTRIC MODULES - A method of encapsulating a thermoelectric device and its associated thermoelectric elements in an inert atmosphere and a thermoelectric device fabricated by such method are described. These thermoelectric devices may be intended for use under conditions which would otherwise promote oxidation of the thermoelectric elements. The capsule is formed by securing a suitably-sized thin-walled strip of oxidation-resistant metal to the ceramic substrates which support the thermoelectric elements. The thin-walled metal strip is positioned to enclose the edges of the thermoelectric device and is secured to the substrates using gap-filling materials. The strip, substrates and gap-filling materials cooperatively encapsulate the thermoelectric elements and exclude oxygen and water vapor from atmospheric air so that the elements may be maintained in an inert, non-oxidizing environment. | 03-03-2016 |
Youn Sung Park, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150333775 | Frozen-Bit Selection for a Polar Code Decoder - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for decoding a polar encoded codeword using a frozen bit pattern determined based on a frozen bit pattern derived for a trellis decoder with a different routing structure between each of a plurality of processing stages. The frozen bit pattern can be determined based on the frozen bit pattern derived for the trellis decoder with the different routing structure between each of the plurality of processing stages such that a belief propagation decoder that uses a plurality of time-multiplexed processing elements with a fixed routing interconnect can still achieve a high decoding performance. | 11-19-2015 |
Yulia Park, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20150030243 | CHART FOR EVALUATING SKIN COLOR AND ITS APPLICATION TO EFFICACY EVALUATION OF ANTI-AGING AND SKIN LIGHTENING PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to charts, stacks and methods for evaluating skin color of a mammalian subject. The chart may include a substrate and an indicia visible from a first side of the substrate that includes a plurality of images of mammalian skin tones having varying degrees of yellowness, wherein each indicia is correlated with an index value. Also, the present invention relates to packaged topical cosmetic products that include a skin chart as well as to methods for evaluating anti-aging and skin lightening products. | 01-29-2015 |
20150099947 | SKIN YOUTHFULNESS INDEX, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a Skin Youthfulness Index and methods of determining the same. The present invention also relates to methods of determining an apparent age of a subject and to methods for measuring an improvement of facial skin characteristics following a treatment by comparing the Skin Youthfulness Index values before and after the treatment. | 04-09-2015 |