Jing Zhang

US Patent:

7394393, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Aug 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/195469

Inventors:

Jing Zhang - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US
Yilu Zhang - Plymouth MI, US
Yuri Owechko - Newbury Park CA, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

340576, 340575, 3405731

Abstract:

A method for adaptive driver workload estimation. A subjective assessment of a driver workload is received from a vehicle driver. A stream of sensor input data is collected from one or more sensors in response to receiving the subjective assessment. A machine learning algorithm is applied to a driver workload estimate model based on the stream of sensor input data and the subjective assessment. The result of the applying is an updated driver workload estimate model.

US Patent:

7640085, Dec 29, 2009

Filed:

Nov 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/272557

Inventors:

William C. Lin - Troy MI, US
David M. Sidlosky - Beverly Hill MI, US
Jing Zhang - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G06F 7/00

US Classification:

701 36, 701 1, 701 23, 3408154, 340988, 345156, 307 101

Abstract:

An on-board information system is provided, including a help facility, which is operable to provide information to a requester. The information comprises audio or audio-visual descriptions for operating various systems and control devices, using on-board or off-board devices. An information system is provided, comprising a requestor-initiated information inquiry device, an information storage system, and, an information communications center. The information storage system communicates information to the communications center based upon a request for information initiated by the requester to the information inquiry device. The request for information can be canceled during delivery. The system is applicable to vehicles and other systems wherein operators may have limited knowledge of functioning of all aspects of the system.

US Patent:

7727290, Jun 1, 2010

Filed:

Oct 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/603114

Inventors:

Jing Zhang - Rochester Hills MI, US
Mark A. Schubert - Medina OH, US
Guanghong Zheng - Westlake OH, US

Assignee:

Eveready Battery Company, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

H01M 6/40
H01M 6/00
H01M 4/42

US Classification:

296235, 296231, 296234, 429124, 429229

Abstract:

A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.

US Patent:

7751960, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Apr 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/403359

Inventors:

Yilu Zhang - Plymouth MI, US
William C. Lin - Troy MI, US
Jing Zhang - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B62D 6/00

US Classification:

701 41, 701 36, 701 42, 701 70, 701 72, 303140, 303146

Abstract:

A vehicle stability enhancement system that is adapted for an estimated driver workload. The system includes a driver workload estimation processor that estimates the driver workload based on certain factors, such as the vehicle speed or driver-behavior factors. The driver workload estimation is used to adjust the damping ratio and natural frequency in dynamic filters in a command interpreter to adjust a desired yaw rate signal and a desired side-slip signal. The driver workload estimation is also used to generate a yaw rate multiplication factor and a side-slip multiplication factor that modify a yaw rate stability signal and a side-slip stability signal in a feedback control processor that generates a stability control signal.

US Patent:

7940024, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Jun 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/142259

Inventors:

Jing Zhang - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US
Jocelyn J Lau - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Michael H Thomas - Royal Oak MI, US
Russell Lewis Ernest Blanchard - New York NY, US
Marko Macura - Eindhoven, NL

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
G08B 1/08

US Classification:

320108, 34053911

Abstract:

A media portal for a vehicle includes a structure within a vehicle passenger compartment that defines a cavity. The cavity is selectively variable in size in order to retain a portable electronic device. A sensor is configured to detect the presence of the portable electronic device in the cavity. An inductive charger is positioned to generate a changing magnetic field in the cavity to inductively charge a battery of the portable electronic device. At least one user interface device is included through which data can be received from or transmitted to the portable electronic device.

US Patent:

7996130, Aug 9, 2011

Filed:

Apr 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/762739

Inventors:

Yilu Zhang - Northville MI, US
William C. Lin - Birmingham MI, US
Jing Zhang - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC. - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B62D 6/00

US Classification:

701 42, 701 36, 701 41, 340439

Abstract:

A vehicle stability enhancement system that is adapted for an estimated driver workload. The system includes a driver workload estimation processor that estimates the driver workload based on certain factors, such as the vehicle speed or driver-behavior factors. The driver workload estimation is used to adjust the damping ratio and natural frequency in dynamic filters in a command interpreter to adjust a desired yaw rate signal and a desired side-slip signal. The driver workload estimation is also used to generate a yaw rate multiplication factor and a side-slip multiplication factor that modify a yaw rate stability signal and a side-slip stability signal in a feedback control processor that generates a stability control signal.

US Patent:

20060247852, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

Apr 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/117794

Inventors:

James Kortge - Ferndale MI, US
Jing Zhang - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US

International Classification:

G01C 21/34

US Classification:

701209000, 701211000, 340995190

Abstract:

A system and method is provided that facilitates the generation of a safety-optimized route between a starting location and a destination location. A vehicle navigation system configured in accordance with the invention accesses safety data indicative of the relative safety of potential route sections, processes the safety data for a potential route, and generates a proposed navigation plan that favors relatively safe route sections over relatively unsafe route sections.

US Patent:

20100104516, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Feb 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/279671

Inventors:

Fu-shin X. YU - Troy MI, US
Ashok KUMAR - Detroit MI, US
Jing ZHANG - Northville MI, US
Linda D. HAZLETT - Grosse Point MI, US
Jia YIN - Warren MI, US

Assignee:

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - Detroit MI

International Classification:

A61K 9/12
A61K 38/02
A61P 29/00
A61P 27/02
A61P 11/00

US Classification:

424 45, 514 2

Abstract:

The disclosure describes use of flagellin polypeptides to induce tolerance to gram negative bacteria, such as , in order to alleviate the effects of the inflammatory response to bacterial infection in a patient. Also described are methods and compositions for treating and preventing keratitis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and other diseases and conditions in which inflammation contributes to the pathology and symptoms.