Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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Recordation of driver's performance
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Simulation of view from vehicle
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Real vehicle used in instruction or testing
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Manipulation of gear shift lever or clutch pedal | 4 |
20100209892 | DRIVING SKILL RECOGNITION BASED ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT BEHAVIOR - A method for determining a driver's driving skill of a vehicle using transmission shift information. The method includes providing an ideal transmission shift map based on throttle position and vehicle speed. The method also includes monitoring an actual transmission shift point performed by the driver and comparing an actual transmission shift point to the transmission shift map to identify a shift-error distance on the map. The method also includes comparing the shift-error distance to a predetermined threshold and classifying the driver's driving skill based on the comparison of the shift-error distance to the threshold. | 08-19-2010 |
20100323331 | GEAR SHIFTING MECHANISM - The subject matter described herein is directed to gear shifting and in particular is related to the field of simulation of gear shifting in a vehicle. The present subject matter proposes a strategic solution to eliminate the challenges experienced in the simulation of conventional gear shifting. | 12-23-2010 |
20110076651 | System, Method and Apparatus for Driver Training of Shifting - An application for a shifter simulator for driver training includes a shaft with a handle covering an upper end of the shaft. An upper plate is coupled to the shaft and is slideably interfaced to a lower plate by a plurality of linear bearings, allowing the upper plate to slide in a Y direction with respect to the lower plate. There are spring loaded Y ball detents attached to the lower plate which interface to Y detent grooves attached to the upper plate. The spring loaded Y ball detents and Y detent grooves provide a plurality of natural stopping locations similar to those of a transmission of the target vehicle. A shift arm guide is affixed to the shaft and interfaces to an H-gate. The H-gate is affixed to the lower plate and has detents such that the H-gate and shift arm guide simulate gear shifting positions. | 03-31-2011 |
20130302761 | Shifter Force Detection - A shifter simulator for driver training includes a shaft with a handle affixed to a first end of the shaft and a distal second end of the shaft being interfaced to a shifter mechanism. A first force sensing device is interfaced to the shaft, outputting a value representative of an amount of force applied to the handle in a forward/rearward direction and a second force sensing device is interfaced to the shaft outputting a value representative of an amount of force applied to the handle in a lateral direction. | 11-14-2013 |
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Driver's skill measured by time or vehicle travel distance | 3 |
20110123961 | Dynamic object-based assessment and training of expert visual search and scanning skills for operating motor vehicles - The present invention is a method and system to permit assessment and measurement of a combination of visual and cognitive processes necessary for safe driving-object detection, by recognition of particular objects as actual or potential safety hazards or traffic hazards, through the continuous switching of visual attention between and among objects while virtually driving, according to an object's instantaneous priority as a safety threats or traffic hazard, that together are termed expert search and scanning skills. The present invention will reference the driver's performance against that of acknowledged experts in this skill; and then provide precise feedback about the type, location, and timing of search and scanning performance errors, plus remedial strategies to correct such errors. | 05-26-2011 |
20130302756 | DRIVING SUPPORT SYSTEM AND DRIVING SUPPORT MANAGING DEVICE - A driving support system for giving a support to a driving operation of a vehicle includes a drive history database and a drive teaching unit for specifying a travel route of a vehicle subjected to a driving support. Vehicle information including information about vehicle operation is associated with pertinent route information and is registered as a drive history in the drive history database. The drive teaching unit is configured to extract a drive history corresponding to the specified travel route from the drive history database. The drive teaching unit is further configured as a guide for the driving support to teach information about the extracted drive history to a driver of the vehicle subjected to the driving support. | 11-14-2013 |
20140193781 | FACILITATING FULFILLMENT AND VERIFICATION OF PRE-LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AGENCY FOR A STUDENT DRIVER - Fulfillment and verification of pre-licensing requirements of a motor vehicle agency may be facilitated for a student driver. In certain implementations, a duration of time associated with driving of the student driver may be recorded. The recording occurs during the time associated with the driving. The time duration associated with the driving may be stored in a student-driving session. The student-driving session may be stored. A presence of a first supervisor of the student driver with the student driver during the driving may be confirmed. In some implementations, the pre-licensing requirements may be obtained. The pre-licensing requirements and the stored student-driving session may be compared to generate status information of the student driver with respect to fulfillment of the pre-licensing requirements. In various implementations, the status information may be provided to the motor vehicle agency responsive to a determination that the student driver has fulfilled the pre-licensing requirements. | 07-10-2014 |
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Model viewed and maneuvered by trainee from point remote therefrom | 2 |
20130101968 | HEAVY EQUIPMENT SIMULATOR AND RELATED METHODS - A method for training an operator of a machine including interacting with a simulation mode of a heavy equipment model simulator and evaluating an operator using criteria substantially similar to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) criteria for a non-simulated heavy equipment model. Interacting includes performing one or more simulated exercises substantially similar to an OEM exercise for the non-simulated heavy equipment model. | 04-25-2013 |
20180025662 | Trailer Sway Demonstrator | 01-25-2018 |
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20090202964 | DRIVING SAFETY ASSESSMENT TOOL - A system and method for driving assessment includes multiple data sources, wherein results of tests from at least some of the multiple data sources are integrated. A driving assessment report including a driving recommendation is provided based on the integrated results. The multiple data sources may include cognitive tests, a background/medical data source, a visual/spatial skills data source, and a motor skills data source. A driving simulator may also be included. | 08-13-2009 |
20100062401 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHODS OF PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT A ROUTE TO BE FOLLOWED BY A PERSON - A route followed by a person is managed. A data store is configured to store data streams corresponding to different kinds of information of a route followed by a person. Data output means is operable to output the data streams to a user such that they are co-related to the route followed by the person. Data handling means is operable to provide the stored data streams to the data output means. The data streams correspond to different route information and can be cross referenced. The data handling means is operable to provide a first data stream and further data stream in a predetermined manner to the data output means and in dependence upon the cross-referable data such that the first and further data streams are output by the data output means in a substantially co-related manner. | 03-11-2010 |
20100311016 | STEERING MECHANISM - The invention describes a simulated steering apparatus provided with a base ( | 12-09-2010 |
20110039236 | ELECTRONIC MANUAL DISPLY DEVICE - Provided is an electronic manual display device which helps the user understand the positions of and how to operate various switches that the user uses when driving a vehicle. The electronic manual display device is a program-controlled display device for displaying an electronic manual for operating a vehicle. When a button for requiring the explanation of the switches is selected from the menu screen of the electronic manual, the display device reads out a screen for explaining how to operate the switches, which is linked to the selected button, from a storage device, and displays the screen on a display unit. On the screen for explaining how to operate the switches, an illustration for explaining the operation positions of the switches and an illustration for showing the operating state of the vehicle obtained at the said operation positions of the switches are displayed side by side. The illustration for showing the operating state of the vehicle changes instantaneously corresponding to a change in the illustration for explaining the operation positions of the switches. | 02-17-2011 |
20110143320 | HEV BRAKE PEDAL SIMULATOR AIR GAP FILLER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A brake pedal simulator air gap filler system includes a brake pedal, a pedal feel simulator engaged by the brake pedal, a pedal push rod engaged by the brake pedal, a master cylinder/booster push rod spaced-apart from the pedal push rod, an air gap between the pedal push rod and the master cylinder/booster push rod, a master cylinder/booster engaged by the master cylinder/booster push rod and an air gap filling apparatus having an air gap filling head in adjacent proximity to the air gap and adapted to selectively engage and disengage the air gap. | 06-16-2011 |
20120100509 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING DRIVING RISK WITH FORESIGHT - A system for creating a coaching session comprises one or more processors and one or more memories. The one or more processors are in communication with the event detector and configured to: receive data of a driving event from an event detector associated with a vehicle; analyze the driving event data to identify risky driving behavior; and create a coaching session in order to reduce the identified risky driving behavior. The coaching session incorporates at least a portion of the data of the driving event. The one or more memories are coupled to the one or more processors and configured to provide the one or more processors instructions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120107776 | TRAINING SYSTEM OF A POWERED VEHICLE - A training system for the solo operation of a powered vehicle, wherein the system includes: —providing means for electronic control of the speed and orientation of a ground vehicle or of the speed, orientation and height of a flying vehicle; —providing a virtual enclosure training area delineated by a plurality of spaced sensors; —providing means associated with said vehicle for communicating with, and receiving instructions from, each of said sensors; —whereby instructions received from said sensors may be used to control said means for electronic control such that movement of said vehicle is restricted to said virtual enclosure training area, and within said virtual enclosure training area, the speed and orientation of a ground vehicle or the speed, orientation and height of a flying vehicle controlled within preset parameters. | 05-03-2012 |
20120196252 | Tailgating Scenario Safety Training Device And Methods - Disclosed is a driver training device that can be utilized to simulate the back of a moving vehicle. The training device can be utilized in a driver training program to help students learn proper distancing and how to avoid dangerous tailgating practices. A device can include a driver training apparatus comprising a taillight assembly that includes brake lights and/or other features to simulate the back of a moving vehicle. A training device can simulate the back of one or two vehicles, and can be powered by attachment to a lead vehicle or alternatively to a movable track. In addition, a training device can be adjustable to simulate a variety of differently sized vehicles and can be easily broken down into component sections for simple storage and transport. | 08-02-2012 |
20120288831 | G-CUEING SIMULATOR FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR F1 CARS - A G-cueing simulator for a ground vehicle which includes a plurality of actuators which are operable to provide GO cues to a user in a simulated environment. | 11-15-2012 |
20130059274 | SIMULATION DEVICE FOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a simulation device ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130059275 | SIMULATION DEVICE FOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a simulation device ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130143181 | IN-VEHICLE TRAINING SYSTEM FOR TEACHING FUEL ECONOMY - The present disclosure discloses a method for teaching fuel economy in a vehicle. The method includes activating an in-vehicle training mode and sending an instruction set for an initial vehicle maneuver. By calculating the fuel economy during the initial vehicle maneuver, an optimized speed/acceleration profile is computed. Subsequent vehicle maneuvers are initiated, and the speed/acceleration profiles computed during subsequent vehicle maneuvers are compared to the optimized speed/acceleration profile. Corrective feedback is generated during subsequent vehicular maneuvers upon deviations from the optimized speed/acceleration profile. | 06-06-2013 |
20130171590 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR INSTRUCTING AN OPERATOR TO CONTROL A POWERED SYSTEM HAVING AN AUTONOMOUS CONTROLLER - A method for training an operator to control a powered system is disclosed including operating the powered system with an autonomous controller, and informing an operator of a change in operation of the powered system as the change in operation occurs. A system and a computer software code are also disclosed for training the operator to control the powered system. | 07-04-2013 |
20130224693 | METHOD OF DETECTION OF USER CONFUSION HAVING FOLLOW-UP INSTRUCTIONS - A method is disclosed for providing instructions to a user of a vehicle wherein the vehicle includes a plurality of sensors and a display screen. Instructions related to a vehicle operation are provided to the user by using the method comprising the steps of sensing by a sensor of a signal containing information regarding a condition indicative of confusion or human trigger of confusion, transmitting the signal containing the information regarding the confusion from the sensor to a processor, and then displaying instructions to the user on the display screen within the vehicle regarding how to remedy the confusion regarding the vehicle operation. The human trigger is sensed by a sensor or a plurality of sensors and includes detection of confusion when the vehicle user is pressing multiple buttons, incorrect buttons, pressing the same button multiple times, or a lack of pressing any buttons or triggers. | 08-29-2013 |
20130330691 | SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING DRIVING COMPETENCY OF A SUBJECT - A system for testing and evaluating driving competency of a subject is disclosed. The system includes a first test unit for providing a simple driving reaction test sequence, a complex driving reaction test sequence and a depth perception test sequence, a second test unit for providing a low illumination vision test sequence and a glare recovery test sequence, a third test unit for providing a side vision test sequence, a first switching module for enabling the subject to undergo the simple driving reaction test sequence and the complex driving reaction test sequence, a second switching module for enabling the subject to undergo the depth perception test sequence, the low illumination vision test sequence, and the glare recovery test sequence, a master control unit for interacting and controlling the first test unit, the second test unit, the third test unit, the first switching module, and the second switching module. | 12-12-2013 |
20130337417 | Online Method for Training Vehicle Drivers and Determining Hazard Detection Proficiency - A method for training vehicle drivers to detect hazards, the method having step that include: visually presenting to a driver a continuous drive through a driving environment comprised of at least two hazard modules, wherein each hazard module presents at least one driving scenario that comprises at least one hazard; recording where within the visual presentation the driver looks to detect hazards during the visual presentation of the continuous drive; and determining the driver's hazard detection proficiency by evaluating whether the driver looked at hazards during the visual presentation of the continuous drive. | 12-19-2013 |
20140038137 | TACTILE BASED PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - A system is disclosed for communicating tactile messages to a user, such as a racecar driver, yacht crewmember, or other athlete. The system can include a tactile vest having tactile activators for conveying tactile messages to the user, including real time messages for helping the user assess and improve physical performance. The messages may be generated based on various types of sensor data, including, for example, data collected by vehicle sensors of a racecar or yacht. | 02-06-2014 |
20140170602 | VEHICLE ACTIVITY INFORMATION SYSTEM - The disclosed apparatus, system, and method serve to modify a driver's behavior, reduce accident costs, and generate more revenue from a company vehicle. Risky behavior that often leads to accidents, personal injury, property damage, and loss of a driver's livelihood is highlighted in the disclosed system. By focusing on a driver's unsafe actions, the disclosed system teaches a driver to correct unsafe driving behaviors. An employer or insurance company, for example, can access all data captured before, during, and after the accident or event to assist with finding fault. The disclosed vehicle activity information system is fully configurable at all times during installation of the system and during use thereof. A plurality of integrated cameras provides constant video surveillance of the interior and exterior of a vehicle, thus working simultaneously to capture a driver's actions in the vehicle information activity system. | 06-19-2014 |
20150030998 | Method and Apparatus for Automated Vehicle Support - A system includes a processor configured to detect the presence of a driver in a vehicle. The processor is further configured to determine a demonstration of a vehicle feature appropriate for the driver and offer demonstration of the vehicle feature. The processor is also configured to provide a demonstration of the vehicle feature, upon acceptance of the offer. | 01-29-2015 |
20150030999 | MOTION SIMULATOR - The motion simulator of the present invention comprises: a base frame; a support member arranged above the base frame so as to support a monitor and a handle; a first link part, the top of which is connected to a rear end of the support member such that the top of the first link part can rotate in roll and pitch, and the bottom of which is connected to a rear end of the base frame such that the bottom of the first link part can be rotated in pitch, the first link unit transmitting the power from first driving units so as to move the rear end of the support member in the upward and downward directions; a second link part and a third link part, the tops of which are connected to the left and right ends of the support member, respectively, such that the tops of the second and third link parts can be rotated in roll and pitch, and the bottoms of which are connected to left and right sides of the base frame, respectively, such that the bottoms of the second and third link parts can be rotated in roll and pitch, the second and third link parts transmitting the power from second driving units and third driving units so as to move the left and right sides of the support member in the upward and downward directions; and a fourth link part, the two ends of which are linked to the first link unit and to the base frame, respectively, such that the two ends of the fourth link part can be rotated in pitch, the fourth link part transmitting power from fourth driving units so as to rotate the first link part in pitch. | 01-29-2015 |
20150093722 | VEHICLE COMPARISON SYSTEM - A system for comparing energy usage of different vehicle platforms is provided. The system may include a processor to execute routines stored in a memory device. Further, in one embodiment the routines include routines configured to receive selection of a driving style by a user and to select a virtual test drive based on the received selection. Also, the routines may include routines configured to output the selected virtual test drive and to output a comparison of multiple vehicles having different characteristics based on the selected virtual test drive. Other systems, methods, and manufactures are also disclosed. | 04-02-2015 |
20150118652 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING BEHAVIOUR OF A VEHICLE DRIVER - The disclosure provides a method, performed in a first communication unit ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150310758 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCES - Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture provide for generating customized virtual reality experiences based on information associated with a user or other entity, including, for example, distraction information associated with a previous driving session of a user. | 10-29-2015 |
20150356879 | GPS Based Instructional Driving Simulation Device - A global positioning system (GPS) based instructional driving simulation device presents a means for a user to learn to drive an automobile in a virtual setting. The virtual setting is produced through software on a data storage device which is processed through a central processing unit (CPU) and displayed through use a graphically processing unit (GPU). The GPU outputs a video signal through a display adapter to an external monitor that is ultimately displayed to the user. The user controls the virtual automobile through a control panel. The control panel is located on a dashboard which is positioned in front of the user during use. The dashboard is part of an enclosure that houses the electronic components of the GPS based instructional driving simulation device. The presented device allows the user to learn driving standards and practices before operate a physical automobile. | 12-10-2015 |
20150379889 | Method and Process of Educating, Evaluating, and Certifying Commercial Drivers - The present invention is a method and process for educating, training, retraining, evaluating, testing, and certifying commercial truck drivers as certified trans-contractors, equipped with the knowledge and skills required by the industry to yield competent, safe, and successful drivers, helping to make the industry and the roads safer for all travelers. A 15-step process is described, which when followed, produces a certified trans-contractor equipped with the knowledge and tool set required to be a successful and competent commercial truck driver. A companion mobile device application, the Trans-contractor app, is configured to assist the candidate throughout the process, and equip the graduated Trans-contractor with industry tools designed to facilitate a successful career in the commercial transportation industry. | 12-31-2015 |
20160042664 | ELECTRONICS DEMONSTRATION AND TUTORIAL MODE SYSTEM - A demonstration and tutorial mode system for a vehicle. The system includes a plurality of vehicle sub-systems and an electronic display. In addition, an electronic display control unit (EDCU) having a processor and a memory is included. The EDCU is in communication with the electronic display and the plurality of vehicle sub-systems (VSSs). The electronic display and EDCU have a demo mode that is operable to display demo mode information to a user on one of the VSSs in response to the VSS being activated by the user. The electronic display and EDCU also have a tutorial mode that is operable to display tutorial mode information on one of the VSSs in response to an inquiry on the VSS by the user. | 02-11-2016 |
20160111014 | FULL MOTION RACING SIMULATOR - A full motion racing simulator is configured based on a real motor vehicle and includes wheels, a vehicle frame, and an actuating system for pivotably supporting the vehicle frame on the wheels. The actuating system includes a plurality of actuating assemblies each including a connecting structure pivotably connecting the vehicle frame to a corresponding one of the wheels, an actuator pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame, a push element pivotably connected to the connecting structure, and a rocker arm rotatably mounted to the vehicle frame and pivotably connected to the actuator and the push element. Upon actuation of the actuator, the actuator causes the rocker arm to rotate relative to the vehicle frame and to push the push element such that the push element causes the connecting structure to pivot relative to the wheels and to move the vehicle frame. | 04-21-2016 |
20160117947 | SALIENCY BASED AWARENESS MODELING - In one or more embodiments, driver awareness may be calculated, inferred, or estimated utilizing a saliency model, a predictive model, or an operating environment model. An awareness model including one or more awareness scores for one or more objects may be constructed based on the saliency model or one or more saliency parameters associated therewith. A variety of sensors or components may detect one or more object attributes, saliency, operator attributes, operator behavior, operator responses, etc. and construct one or more models accordingly. Examples of object attributes associated with saliency or saliency parameters may include visual characteristics, visual stimuli, optical flow, velocity, movement, color, color differences, contrast, contrast differences, color saturation, brightness, edge strength, luminance, a quick transient (e.g., a flashing light, an abrupt onset of a change in intensity, brightness, etc.). | 04-28-2016 |
20160148526 | SIMULATION DEVICE WITH MOTION STABILIZATION - A simulation device imparts a force corresponding to a simulated event on a user. The simulation device includes a motion base mounted to a moveable surface and a capsule mounted to the motion base. The user is positioned within the capsule during the simulated event, and the motion base is configured to move the capsule relative to the moveable surface. The simulation device further includes a sensor that senses movement of the moveable surface. A controller is operably coupled to both the sensor and the motion base. The controller receives a signal from the sensor and controls the motion base to move the capsule according to the simulated event and the signal received from the sensor. | 05-26-2016 |
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