Ford Motor had 11 patents in mobile during Q1 2024. Ford Motor Co has filed a patent for a gaming device in a vehicle, allowing users to play computer games with output displayed on the vehicle’s exterior using high-resolution vehicle headlamps. Another patent involves a facial recognition authentication system that distinguishes between live and spoofed images of users for security purposes. GlobalData’s report on Ford Motor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ford Motor grant share with mobile as a theme is 81% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Gaming device for a vehicle, vehicle and method for operating a gaming device for a vehicle (Patent ID: US20240075386A1)
The patent filed by Ford Motor Co. describes a gaming device for a vehicle that includes a control device, a user interface, and an output device connected to the vehicle's high-resolution headlamps. The user interface is located in the vehicle interior and allows the user to interact with the computer game being run by the control device. The output device outputs image signals to the external area of the vehicle using the high-resolution headlamps.
The claims associated with the patent detail the specific components and functionalities of the gaming device, such as the inclusion of input devices for vehicle functions, the use of vehicle headlamps as output devices, and the ability of the control device to adjust image signals based on the vehicle's operating mode. The method for operating the gaming device involves changing the control device to a game mode, running a computer game based on user input signals, and outputting image signals to the external area of the vehicle using the high-resolution headlamps. Additionally, the method includes detecting the vehicle's motion state to determine when the game mode can be activated, ensuring safety while using the gaming device in the vehicle.
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