Jeff A Matson

US Patent:

6842110, Jan 11, 2005

Filed:

Oct 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/263080

Inventors:

John H. Quigley - Northville MI, US
Jeff A. Matson - White Lake MI, US
Christopher W. Gattis - Livonia MI, US
Rebecca J. Ford - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60Q 126

US Classification:

340468, 340471, 340472, 340479, 340480, 340463

Abstract:

An indication system is located within the interior of a vehicle to eliminate any drag caused by the system, and is also mounted in a manner which provides a stealth effect. Preferably, the indication system is incorporated into the interior trim. The indication system is also structured to prevent any flashback to the occupants of the vehicle.

US Patent:

6865460, Mar 8, 2005

Filed:

Oct 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/278542

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bray - Saline MI, US
Paul Allen Berneis - Dexter MI, US
Borys Joseph Melnyk - Allen Park MI, US
Jeff Matson - White Lake MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

701 36, 701 33, 340438, 340439

Abstract:

A “segmented” CAN bus is provided that extends the cabling scheme of a CAN network to permit isolation of individual nodes of identical type when needed and the ability for a host to determine the network topology. In addition, the CAN bus cabling scheme automatically assigns unique addresses to nodes and guarantees that the network will always be properly terminated. This eliminates the need for jumpers, DIP switches, pre-installation programming, or other hardware requiring human intervention to uniquely identify the nodes on the network. Furthermore, because the physical node topology is determinable, equipment installation and anomaly diagnostics are facilitated.

US Patent:

6928350, Aug 9, 2005

Filed:

Oct 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/273725

Inventors:

Borys Joseph Melnyk - Allen Park MI, US
Paul Allen Berneis - Dexter MI, US
Jeff Matson - White Lake MI, US
Oded M. Flascher - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G05G001/06
B41J005/16

US Classification:

701 36, 701 1, 400489, 700 17

Abstract:

A control device for controlling a plurality of user appliances is disclosed. The device is ergonomically designed to enforce hand placement and eliminate the problem of finding the correct switch to manipulate. Additionally, the controls on the device have software-defined functions, enabling the functions of a plurality of equipment to be managed from a single device. The device has a hand positioning portion having a first set of user actuatable switches for changing an operation of at least one of the plurality of user appliances. The hand positioning portion is configured to align a user's hand with the first set of user actuatable switches. Additionally, the device has a switch pad portion in juxtaposition with the hand positioning portion having a second set of user actuatable switches for changing an operation of at least one of another of the plurality of user appliances.

US Patent:

7190799, Mar 13, 2007

Filed:

Oct 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/273490

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bray - Saline MI, US
Paul Allen Berneis - Dexter MI, US
Borys Joseph Melnyk - Allen Park MI, US
Jeff Matson - White Lake MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

H04B 1/00

US Classification:

381 86, 455137, 381119

Abstract:

An audio signal processing system for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle has a plurality of audio output producing devices. The system includes an audio input circuit, a processor, an audio output circuit, and at lease one speaker. The audio input circuit receives a plurality of audio signals from the plurality audio output producing devices. The processor is in communication with the audio input circuit for combining the plurality of audio signals. The audio output circuit is in communication with the audio input circuit for receiving the combined plurality of audio output signals. The audio output circuit conditions the plurality of audio signals for output. The at least one speaker broadcasts the conditioned plurality of audio signals to a vehicle occupant.

US Patent:

20030081942, May 1, 2003

Filed:

Oct 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/273507

Inventors:

Borys Melnyk - Allen Park MI, US
Paul Berneis - Dexter MI, US
Thomas Bray - Saline MI, US
Jeff Matson - White Lake MI, US
John Quigley - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

International Classification:

H04N005/781

US Classification:

386/125000, 348/118000

Abstract:

A system for recording a video image is disclosed. The system is mounted in a vehicle and captures the video image that is viewable from the vehicle. The system includes a video capture device for capturing the video image, a first memory storage device, a second memory storage device, a vibration sensor, and a processor The video capture device is mounted to the vehicle. The first memory storage device is in communication with the vehicle capture device for temporarily storing the video image. The second memory storage device is in communication with the video capture device and the first storage device for permanently storing the video image. The vibration sensor is fixedly mounted to the vehicle for detecting a vehicle vibration. The processor is in communication with the video capture device and the vibration sensor and has executable code for monitoring the vibration sensor and determining whether a predefined vibration threshold has been reached.

US Patent:

20030085689, May 8, 2003

Filed:

Oct 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/273465

Inventors:

Paul Berneis - Dexter MI, US
Borys Melnyk - Allen Park MI, US
Thomas Bray - Saline MI, US
Jeff Matson - White Lake MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

International Classification:

H02J007/00

US Classification:

320/135000

Abstract:

A system and method for managing a vehicle's electrical power consumption are disclosed. The vehicle has a plurality of electrical components. The electrical components have varying power requirements. The system of the present invention includes a first battery for supplying power to at least one of the plurality of electrical components and a second battery for supplying power to at least one other of the plurality of electrical components. Further, an isolator is provided for electrically isolating the first battery from the second battery. A power supply for supplying a regulated supply of electrical power and a power distributor in communication with at least one of the first and second batteries for selectively providing electrical power to the plurality of electrical components are also provided. Finally, the system has a processor in communication with the power supply and the power distribution box, the processor is configured to execute source code for managing the vehicle's electrical power consumption.