Ford Global Technologies

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Vehicular biometric system with automatically renewed sunset periods for data retention

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Determining infrastructure lamp status using a vehicle

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Vision-based rain detection using deep learning

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Molded active plastics components for a vehicle airbag assembly

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Detecting vehicle door ajar using intrusion sensor

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Control valve and method of controlling torque converter lock-up clutch

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Tank recess

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Deployable vent for automotive ventilation system

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Method and system for operating a motor vehicle brake system

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Autonomous vehicle with reconfigurable seats

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Electricity

System and method for desulfation of a lead-acid battery

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Trailer identification system for trailer backup assist

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Maximum trailer angle determination and control for a trailer backup assist system

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Vehicle shut-down functionality for PEPS-equipped vehicles

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Detection of and counter-measures for jackknife enabling conditions during trailer backup assist

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HITCH ANGLE ESTIMATION

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TRAILER LENGTH ESTIMATION

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System and method for steering torque compensation during braking event

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Trailer active back-up assist with object avoidance

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Trailer active back-up assist with lane width HMI

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Multiple speed transmission with integrated low range

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Trailer backup assist system

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Detection of and counter-measures for jackknife enabling conditions during trailer backup assist

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Method and system for implementing ultrasonic sensor signal strength calibrations

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Method and system for implementing ultrasonic sensor signal strength calibrations

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Virtual vehicle entry keypad and method of use thereof

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Control system and method for a vehicle transmission

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Velocity sensitive passenger vehicle trailer brake controller

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Steering input apparatus for trailer backup assist system

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Smart adaptive cruise control

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Advanced driver assistance system feature performance using off-vehicle communications

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Airbag with tethered slit

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Airbag with tethered slit

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Fusion of road geometry model information gathered from disparate sources

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Electricity

Adaptive night-time high definition (HD) signal sensitivity threshold for HD radio receivers

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Method for event-based override strategy for automatic high-beam control

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Power on demand steering wheel angle sensor

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Trailer hold assist during standstill

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Method and apparatus for determining a reference vehicle velocity and a rear wheel speed in a vehicle having three speed sensors

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Reduce speed ahead information delivery

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Rear-view mirror with multi-mode display screen, system comprising same, and method of using same

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Knee bolster bracket

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Variable lateral thickness airbag, system comprising same, and method of deploying same

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Vehicle shut-down functionality for peps-equipped vehicles

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Width calibration of lane departure warning system

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Vehicle hood structure for pedestrian body impact protection

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Managing jackknife enabling conditions during backing of a trailer by reducing speed of a vehicle backing the trailer

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Trailer path curvature control for trailer backup assist

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Rotatable driver interface for trailer backup assist

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Detection of and counter-measures for jackknife enabling conditions during trailer backup assist

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Integration of global positioning system and active parking assist functionalities

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Slidable seatbelt buckle with integral ribbed cover

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System for dynamically determining vehicle rear/trunk loading for use in a vehicle control system

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Vehicle regenerative braking system with system monitor and redundant control capability

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Detecting a hands free driving situation of a motor vehicle

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Vehicle body structure

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Direct fuel injection system for internal combustion engine with conical ring injector isolator

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Energy management structure

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Automotive cup holder with adjustable light-emitting retainers

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Vehicle structural arrangement for enhanced roof strength

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Parking assist overlay with variable brightness intensity

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Door handle assembly for automotive vehicle

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Airbag with tethered slit

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Method for learning and setting warm placard pressure threshold for a direct tire pressure monitoring system

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Vehicular seating system

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Method and device for providing braking assistance in a motor vehicle after an initial collision

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Active knee bolster for automotive vehicle

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Vehicle control system with advanced tire monitoring

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Vehicle steerability and stability control via independent wheel torque control

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Vehicle control system with advanced tire monitoring

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Electric motor enhanced driveability in vehicle handling and stability control events

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Sandwich panel

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Latch assembly for a vehicle door

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Adjustable steering column assembly for a motor vehicle

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Vehicle front-end upper load path assembly

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Trailer oscillation detection and compensation method for a vehicle and trailer combination

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Vehicle stability and steerability control via electronic torque distribution

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