James Poirier

6759943, Jul 6, 2004

Feb 28, 2001

09/796134

Scott Lucy - Lake Orion MI
James A. Poirier - Sterling Heights MI
Frank Buccinna - Livonia MI
Gerald Ostrander - Davison MI

Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

G05B 1904

340 572, 340 564, 34042613, 307 101, 701 49

A remote memory preference system for a passenger vehicle is disclosed. The remote memory preference system utilizes existing passive or active remote entry devices. Memory preference settings include drivers seat position, mirror positions and radio station presets. Once these settings are adjusted by a primary vehicle user, they are stored in a memory location in the vehicle either automatically or when a memory button on the remote entry device is depressed by the user. Settings may then be later recalled either automatically by activating the remote entry device or when a recall button on the remote entry device is depressed by the user. The system may also employ a shift register system, which would automatically store current and previous memory preference settings.

6822562, Nov 23, 2004

Apr 26, 2002

10/134032

James Anthony Poirier - Sterling Heights MI
Steve OConnor - West Bloomfield MI

Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

B60C 2300

340445, 340442, 340447, 731465

A tire differentiating system ( ) is employed to differentiate tires ( ) in a vehicle ( ). Each tire includes a sensor ( ) which communicates with a receiver ( ). In a first example, when a tire ( ) is inflated above a high pressure threshold, a flag bit is stored in the sensor ( ) identifying the tire as a rear tire ( ). If a rear tire ( ) drops below a low pressure threshold, a warning algorithm is initiated to warn the driver. In a second example, the sensor ( ) is a transceiver with an RF detector circuit having an identification code. A RF transmitter ( ) is located proximate to each of the respective transceivers ( ). The receiver ( ) sends a signal to each RF transmitter ( ) which generates a RF signal that is sent to the transceivers ( ). The transceivers ( ) then send a return signal including the identification code back to the receiver ( ), identifying the tire ( ) at the location.

20020024428, Feb 28, 2002

Aug 21, 2001

09/934056

Patrick Banas - Sterling Heights MI, US
James Poirier - Sterling Heights MI, US

Siemens Automotive Corporation

B60R025/10

340/426000, 307/010200

An improved immobilizer system for a vehicle utilizes the immobilizer key to provide a signal to the immobilizer control that is utilized to control a vehicle function in addition to the immobilizer. In one embodiment the additional function is the detection of a key in the ignition. Thus, should a vehicle door open, or some other change in status occur, the control determines whether the key is still in the ignition. If so, a warning signal is sent. Other uses of determining whether a key is still in the ignition will also come within the scope of this embodiment. In a second feature, the identification code on the key is utilized to provide an indication of a particular user such that a memory position can be recalled based upon the particular user.

20020130554, Sep 19, 2002

Mar 16, 2001

09/810978

Patrick Banas - Sterling Heights MI, US
James Poirier - Sterling Heights MI, US

B60R025/04

307/010300

A vehicle security system includes a vehicle anti-theft controller in communication with an identification system and a power distribution system. The power distributing system limits power to the ignition system starter motor. The power distribution system supplies power at various levels in response to commands by the vehicle anti-theft controller. In an unarmed state, the starter motor is operable when the power distribution system provides a first power level thereto. In an armed state, a second power level, which is typically much lower than the first, is adequate to operate the identification system and vehicle accessory systems but not the starter motor.

62816314, Aug 28, 2001

Dec 10, 1999

9/458866

Thomas Scott Schaffer - Clinton Township MI
James Anthony Poirier - Sterling Heights MI

Siemens Automotive Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

B60Q 102

315 82

A vehicle light system circuit includes a PROFET to automatically detect the presence of a faulty light source and switch to an unaffected light source. The system also adjusts the brightness of the unaffected light source by adjusting a PWM signal applied thereto to approximate the brightness of the unaffected light source.

54123798, May 2, 1995

May 18, 1992

7/885624

Thomas J. Waraksa - Clarkston MI
Paul A. Michaels - Livonia MI
Sherri A. Slaughter - Troy MI
James A. Poirier - Sterling Heights MI
Irvin B. Rea - Royal Oak MI

Lectron Products, Inc. - Rochester Hills MI

G08C 1900

34082572

A passive keyless entry system is specifically adapted for use with automotive vehicles. The system includes a portable beacon that is carried by a vehicle operator, a receiver/controller located in the vehicle, and an antenna connected to the receiver/controller for receiving an encoded transmission from the beacon. The system is designed to automatically unlock the vehicle as the operator approaches the vehicle. The system is further designed to automatically lock the vehicle as the operator, carrying the beacon, moves away from the vehicle. The beacon includes a motion sensor to conserve battery life when the beacon is stationary. Transmission between the beacon and the receiver/controller is characterized by a magnetically coupled radio frequency signal embodying differential phase encoded data with error correction coding of the data to enhance noise immunity and signal discrimination. In addition, the transmitted signal between the beacon and the receiver is continually changing in order to deter theft. A clock in the receiver/controller is automatically reset to a clock code of the encoded transmission if the transmitted signal is valid.

20200286311, Sep 10, 2020

Sep 27, 2018

16/651193

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Michael Anthony BAIBAK - Clarkston MI, US
Frank William TICKNOR - Ortonville MI, US
James Anthony POIRIER - Sterling Heights MI, US

G07C 5/08
B60T 17/22
B60T 8/17
H04W 4/40

An apparatus, system and method for checking brake operation suitable to be executed by a single person is disclosed. A trigger is received from a trigger device. In response to the trigger, it is determined whether the vehicle is in motion. If the vehicle is determined to be substantially not in motion entering the test mode. In the test mode, sending a waveform to a brake actuator and causing the brake actuator to generate a sound audible to the person performing the test if a brake circuit is operational.

20180218869, Aug 2, 2018

Jan 30, 2017

15/419336

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Blendi Sullaj - Saint Clair Shores MI, US
James Poirier - Sterling Heights MI, US
Thomas Schaffer - Shelby Township MI, US

H01H 85/055
H05K 1/18
H01H 85/046
H01H 85/08

A thin film fuse is formed by two substantially planar conductors, separated from each other by a thin gap. The conductors and gap are over-coated with a thin, conductive material having a surface tension when melted, great enough to pull the conductive material out of the gap.