Using model predictive control to optimize variable trajectories and system control

J Pekar, GE Stewart - US Patent 8,504,175, 2013 - Google Patents
A method and system of predictive model control of a controlled system with one or more
physical components using a model predictive control (MPC) model, determining an …

Method and system for updating tuning parameters of a controller

D Kihas - US Patent 9,170,573, 2015 - Google Patents
CPC..... G05B 13/042; G05B 13/048; G05B 17/02 and the variables associated with the data
structure can be USPC............................... 700/2832; 717/121, 151 declared in the controller …

Vehicle security module system

TR Markham - US Patent 10,124,750, 2018 - Google Patents
A vehicle security system having controller area network buses, electronic control units
connected to the controller area network buses, a vehicle security module connected to the …

Configurable automotive controller

G Stewart, F Borrelli, J Pekar - US Patent 8,265,854, 2012 - Google Patents
An engine control unit having a one-time integration of a model predictive control template
via a potentially long software process. Changes to the control structure may subsequently …

Engine controller

GE Stewart, ML Rhodes - US Patent 8,360,040, 2013 - Google Patents
A system for controlling fuel to an engine to minimize emissions in an exhaust of the engine.
There may be a controller connected to an actuator, for example a fuel control actuator, of …

Coordinated engine and emissions control system

G Stewart, J Pekar, D Pachner - US Patent 9,677,493, 2017 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A system for reducing environmentally harmful emissions from an internal
combustion engine. The system may incor porate an exhaust after-treatment device. The …

Pedal position and/or pedal change rate for use in control of an engine

G Stewart, SM Shahed, F Borrelli… - US Patent App. 12 …, 2013 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for using pedal position and/or pedal change rate in the fuel
side and/or air side control of an engine. By knowing the pedal position and/or pedal rate, an …

Engine and aftertreatment optimization system

D Pachner, J Pekar - US Patent 9,650,934, 2017 - Google Patents
(57) An approach and system for engine and aftertreatment system optimization. Emissions
of an engine may be reduced by an aftertreatment mechanism. Control of the engine and the …

Method and system for updating tuning parameters of a controller

D Kihas - US Patent 8,620,461, 2013 - Google Patents
US8620461B2 - Method and system for updating tuning parameters of a controller - Google
Patents US8620461B2 - Method and system for updating tuning parameters of a controller …

Approach and system for handling constraints for measured disturbances with uncertain preview

J Pekar, J Beran - US Patent 10,503,128, 2019 - Google Patents
An approach and system for robust constraints handling for measured disturbances with
uncertain preview on a prediction horizon in model predictive control with application in …