David M Kowalski

US Patent:

20070198472, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Feb 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/276215

Inventors:

Craig Simonds - Dearborn MI, US
David Kowalski - Toledo OH, US
Frank Perry - Brownstown MI, US
Nicholas Ridler - Kenilworth, Warwickshire, GB

Assignee:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707003000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a multi-media system and method for a vehicle that enables a user to access content on a device. A user interface is included that is operable with the vehicle and adapted to receive a query command, wherein the query command is received in a predetermined form. Additionally, the user interface provides corresponding query results to the user. A controller is operable with the user interface and is configured to communicate with the device. The controller, in response to the query command, searches accelerator files containing data pertaining to the content. The controller also locates accelerator files that correspond with the query command and provides a corresponding accelerator file data to the user interface.

US Patent:

20130226367, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Feb 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/405505

Inventors:

Perry Robinson MacNeille - Lathrup Village MI, US
Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin - West Bloomfield MI, US
David Allen Kowalski - Toledo OH, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

701 1

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for improving vehicular energy conservation. The method further includes responsively providing at least one action to a vehicle computing system, based at least in part on received vehicle data. Also, the method includes receiving data relating to a change in vehicle energy efficiency resulting from implementation of the action. The method additionally includes analyzing the received data and action along with data resulting from similar actions to determine a generalized effect of the action.

US Patent:

45178321, May 21, 1985

Filed:

Jan 12, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/570101

Inventors:

Scott B. Holland - Sterling Heights MI
Edward S. Greene - Allen Park MI
David A. Kowalski - Romulus MI
Bruce D. Strachan - Canton MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G01M 1704

US Classification:

73118

Abstract:

A method of diagnosing component failure that may occur in a vehicular air suspension system utilizing height sensors and air springs mounted between sprung and unsprung components of the vehicle, as well as air flow control valves, and an air compressor. The method sequences the various components through their intended functional capabilities and provides a mechanism for indicating faults in individual components.

US Patent:

20170244160, Aug 24, 2017

Filed:

Feb 19, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/047883

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Perry Robinson MacNeille - Lathrup Village MI, US
Omar Makke - Lyon Township MI, US
Dehua Cui - Northville MI, US
David Allen Kowalski - Toledo OH, US
Allen R. Murray - Lake Orion MI, US
Oliver Lei - Windsor, CA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/32
G08G 1/087
G08G 1/09
H01Q 3/14

Abstract:

A vehicle may include a conductive housing surrounding an antenna and defining an aperture having a size at least equal to a wavelength of signals radiated by the antenna. A controller may be configured to orient the conductive housing to direct the aperture at a direction of travel to guide electromagnetic radiation from the antenna. The controller may orient the conductive housing in response to receiving a cooperative adaptive cruise control signal from an established platoon of vehicles.

US Patent:

20170196032, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Jan 4, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/398237

Inventors:

- Royal Oak MI, US
Oleg Yurievitch GUSIKHIN - Commerce Township MI, US
David Allen KOWALSKI - Toledo OH, US
Justin DICKOW - Royal Oak MI, US
Joey Ray GROVER - Madison Heights MI, US
Perry Robinson MACNEILLE - Lathrup Village MI, US

International Classification:

H04W 76/02
H04W 4/00
H04L 29/08

Abstract:

A vehicle system includes a processor programed to output at a user interface a calibratable permission table based on input from a recognized system administrator. The calibratable permission table has one or more control parameters for controlling access to one or more infotainment settings via at least one occupant mobile device. The processor is further programed to, in response to the at least one occupant mobile device communicating with the processor, restrict the occupant mobile device based on the calibratable permission table.

US Patent:

20170142561, May 18, 2017

Filed:

Nov 13, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/940825

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Cynthia M. NEUBECKER - Westland MI, US
Perry Robinson MACNEILLE - Lathrup Village MI, US
Dehua CUI - Northville MI, US
David Allen KOWALSKI - Toledo OH, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/12
H04B 1/3822
H04L 29/08

Abstract:

A system includes a processor configured to request delivery of a queued digital message from passing vehicles in wireless communication with the processor, after determining that the vehicle is broadcasting suitable delivery characteristics that make eventual delivery of the message to an intended recipient likely to be facilitated by the vehicle acting as an intermediary carrier of the message.

US Patent:

20170074677, Mar 16, 2017

Filed:

Nov 4, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/343964

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Oleg Yurievitch GUSIKHIN - West Bloomfield MI, US
David Allen KOWALSKI - Toledo OH, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/36
G01C 21/34

Abstract:

A vehicle includes a traction battery, an interface, and at least one processor configured to present, via the interface, a message including a charge-vehicle recommendation for at least one charge station within the drive range, in response to (i) a selected destination for the vehicle lacking a charge facility for the battery and being within a drive range of the vehicle and (ii) a charge station being within the drive range.

US Patent:

20170016740, Jan 19, 2017

Filed:

Jul 16, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/800767

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
David A. Herman - Southfield MI, US
Oleg Yurievitch GUSIKHIN - West Bloomfield MI, US
Perry Robinson MacNEILLE - Lathrup Village MI, US
David Allen KOWALSKI - Toledo OH, US
Omar MAKKE - Lyon Township MI, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/36
H04N 7/18
B60R 11/04
G06K 9/00

Abstract:

A system includes a processor configured to receive image data gathered by a vehicle camera, relating to a fixed environmental feature. The processor is also configured to determine a vehicle position relative to the fixed environmental feature and determine a vehicle lane-level location on a digital map, based on the vehicle position relative to the fixed environmental feature.

Address:

22938 Pleasant St, St Clr Shores, MI 48080

VIN:

4M2CU87709KJ10920

Make:

MERCURY

Model:

MARINER

Year:

2009