STRUCTURAL MEMBER WITH INTEGRATED COOLINGA motor vehicle includes a vehicle body structure including a vehicle frame having parallel frame rails. The motor vehicle also includes a powerplant supported by the vehicle frame and configured to g…DRIVE·3d ago·1 min readFollowH01M10/6557GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
FOIL TO TERMINAL PLATE INTERACE SYSTEM FOR PRISMATIC CANBATTERY CELLSA prismatic battery cell includes a cell can having a plurality of walls including a base wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a rear wall that collectively form an electrode stack receivi…DRIVE·3d ago·1 min readFollowH01M50/54GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTORL IN UNMARKED LANE INTERSECTIONAn example vehicle autonomous driving control system includes a satellite configured to obtain aerial images of an intersection including an unmarked lane, an infrastructure mounted camera configured …DRIVE·3d ago·1 min readFollowB60W60/001GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
PRECHARGING USING A MOTOR-INVERTER SYSTEMA system for charging a battery includes a charge port configured to be electrically connected to an inverter and a multi-phase electric motor, the inverter and the electric motor configured to be pow…DRIVE·3d ago·1 min readFollowB60L53/24GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED DRIVING INCLUDING FEEDFORWARD AND MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROLA vehicle includes an electronic power steering (EPS) system configured to steer front wheels of the vehicle in response to a steering command. A trajectory control module is configured to generate th…DRIVE·3d ago·1 min readFollowB60W10/20GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
PREFERRED VEHICLE LANE IDENTIFICATION FOR VEHICLE CONTROL ALONG A NAVIGATION ROUTEA vehicle system includes a vehicle control module and a control module. The control module is configured to receive a navigation route, receive a plurality of road segments defined by polygons, ident…DRIVE·3d ago·2 min readFollowB60W30/18163GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Vehicle charging using a multi-functional inverter systemA charging system of a vehicle includes an inverter of a propulsion system, the inverter connected to an electric motor and a battery system of the vehicle, and a switching assembly including a plural…DRIVE·5d ago·2 min readFollowH02J7/927GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Structural panel assembly and method of manufacturingA vehicle includes a frame that defines an opening, and a structural panel assembly coupled to the opening. The structural panel assembly includes a first material, a second material opposite the firs…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB62D25/20GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Tray table for rear vehicle passengers with first piece and second piece configured to automatically move between open and closed positionsA tray table is provided for a vehicle, the tray table including a first piece configured to be attached to a seat back of a seat of the vehicle; a spring hinge; and a second piece movably coupled to …DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60N3/004GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Real-time control selection and calibration using neural networkA system for real-time control selection and calibration in a vehicle using a deep-Q network (DQN) includes sensors and actuators disposed on the vehicle. A control module has a processor, memory, and…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60W50/06GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Dynamic switching speed control to reduce loss, bearing current and electromagnetic interferenceA vehicle includes a system for controller the vehicle. The vehicle includes a motor. The system includes an inverter, and a gate controller. The inverter has a switch for controlling current to the m…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowH02M7/53871GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Pedal map compensation system for a vehicleA pedal map compensation system for a vehicle includes one or more controllers that execute instructions to receive an accelerator pedal position of an accelerator pedal, a vehicle speed signal, and a…DRIVE·5d ago·2 min readFollowB60W10/14GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Rough road detection for vehiclesMethods and systems are provided that include wheel speed sensors of a vehicle that are configured to obtain wheel speed sensor data as to a speed of wheels of the vehicle; and a processor that is cou…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60T8/171GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Hidden road parameter detection systemA hidden road parameter detection system is provided with a host vehicle. The system includes a remote vehicle having one or more remote input devices generating one or more remote input signals assoc…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60W60/001GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Longitudinal motion profile generation and control for achieving performance targetsA motion system for a vehicle includes: a profile generation module configured to obtain a current reference velocity, a current reference acceleration, a target velocity and a target acceleration for…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60W30/143GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Control of autonomous parking of vehicles to select optimal parking locationsA method and system include receiving a request for autonomous parking of a vehicle; upon receiving the request, obtaining information as to a plurality of potential parking spots, including as to the…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60W30/06GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
System and method extending driver engagement to remote device for autonomous hand-off and eyes-off featuresA system to enhance performance and usability of a state machine implementation by an electronic control unit within a vehicle having autonomous operating capabilities is provided. The state machine p…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60W50/16GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Limiting vehicle acceleration during turnsExamples described herein provide a method for limiting vehicle acceleration during turns for a vehicle. The method includes determining whether the vehicle is about to begin a turn before the vehicle…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60W30/16GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Vehicle snowplow alignment systemsA vehicle snowplow guidance system includes a vehicle camera mounted on a vehicle and configured to capture images from a front of the vehicle, a vehicle user interface configured to display images, a…DRIVE·5d ago·1 min readFollowB60R1/24GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
GAUGE CLUSTER ARC LIGHTINGAn instrument panel for a vehicle cabin includes a gauge cluster configured to display data. A vehicle instrument panel also includes a lighting arc, from the perspective of an operator of the vehicle…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowB60K35/215GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
VEHICLE WITH VISUAL SIMULTANEOUS LOCALIZATION AND MAPPING SYSTEM AND DYNAMIC OUTLIER REJECTION FUNCTIONALITYA Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (V-SLAM) system for a mobile host, e.g., a vehicle, includes a sensor suite and controller. The sensor suite collects raw input data used to estimate par…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowG01C21/30GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
LIDAR SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES INCLUDING MULTIPLEXED POINT CLOUDSAn example light detection and ranging (Lidar) system for a vehicle includes at least one transmitter configured to transmit Lidar signals at multiple frequencies, an omnidirectional emittable Lidar c…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowB60W30/09GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
DIGITAL KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMA method for revoking access of a digital key to a vehicle includes providing a first key access revocation request to a computer server of a manufacturer of the vehicle. The method additionally inclu…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowB60R25/241GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
BATTERY CYCLING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO HEAT AND COOL BATTERYA battery cycling system including: a base configured to support a battery cell in cooperation with lead lines for cycling the battery cell; a heating device configured to heat the battery cell during…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowH01M10/6572GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
ADAPTIVE DRIVER INTENT DETECTION FOR DRIVER AND VEHICLE TYPEIn exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include one or more sensors of a vehicle that are configured to obtain sensor data as to operation of the vehicle; a satellite-based loc…DRIVE·Jun 11·1 min readFollowB60W30/0953GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Directional visual and audio communicationA system within a vehicle for communicating with a person in proximity to the vehicle includes a perception system in communication with a system controller and adapted to detect the presence of a per…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowG02B30/33GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Low loss active high voltage power switchA vehicle propulsion system including a battery for supplying a direct current (DC), an inverter including a wide band gap transistor for converting the DC to an alternating current (AC) in response t…DRIVE·Jun 9·2 min readFollowB60L15/007GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Coolant containment system for a battery packA coolant containment system for a battery pack includes a coolant retention container defining a containment space, an inlet connected to the coolant retention container, the inlet connected to an in…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowH01M10/6568GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Adjustable seat cushion insertA vehicle includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat cushion, a cushion insert frame rotatably coupled to the seat cushion, and a locking device for engaging the cushion insert frame …DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60N2/02GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Interactive system to enable vehicle evaluation and saleA system enabling vehicle evaluation for sale, lease and rent includes at least one sensor identifying a user approach to a vehicle. A vehicle window display is activated to present features of the ve…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowG06Q30/0278GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Multi-connector coolant unitIn an exemplary embodiment, a coolant system is provided that includes one or more connectors and a plurality of inserted devices. The one or more connectors are each configured to facilitate flow of …DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowF16L27/0849GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Systems and methods for massaging legs of a vehicle occupantMethods and systems are provided for massaging legs of an occupant of a vehicle. The systems include a leg support member configured to be disposed adjacent to a seat cushion of a seat of a vehicle an…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60N2/976GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Vehicle trim panel storage systemsA trim storage system for a vehicle includes a guide slot that extends along a longitudinal axis, and a guide including a first flange opposite a second flange. The first flange defines one or more fi…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60R7/046GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Vehicle wheel assembly with protected washerVehicles, wheel assemblies for vehicles, and methods for suppressing noise from vehicles are provided. A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a knuckle; a wheel hub configured to rotate within the kn…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60B27/0005GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Interconnect board frame for a battery moduleAn interconnect board frame for a battery module, the battery module having at least a first battery cell having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, includes a first frame member defining a f…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowH01M50/503GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Method and architecture for powerhop identification and mitigationA method for powerhop identification and mitigation includes receiving sensor data of a vehicle, such as wheel speed; determining a wheel jerk characteristics of the vehicle based on the wheel speed; …DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60W30/20GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Telemetry-based lane line estimation and map inference method and systemA method for estimating lane lines receiving, by a controller, telemetry data and map data. The method further includes matching the telemetry data with the map data to generate map-matched telemetry …DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60W30/12GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Methods and systems for redundant safety control in by-wire control systemsA redundant safety controller configured to monitor communications between at least one controller and a by-wire control system. The at least one controller has a first hardware architecture and is co…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60T13/662GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Garment hanger apparatuses and method of hanging garmentsGarment hanger apparatuses and methods are provided for hanging garments. An apparatus includes a bracket secured to a seatback of a seat assembly, a hanger assembly configured to extend from the brac…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowB60R7/10GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Weld-free bipolar solid-state battery cellA bipolar battery cell includes a stack including N current collectors, M anode electrodes, S separators, and C cathode electrodes, where N, M, S and C are integers greater than one. A first positioni…DRIVE·Jun 9·1 min readFollowH01M50/536GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC