Invention Title:

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE BODY MOTION AND OCCUPANT EXPERIENCE

Publication number:

US20260109191

Publication date:

2026-04-23

Section:

Performing operations; transporting

Class:

B60G17/016

Inventors:

CLIVE TUCKER 🇺🇸 Charlestown, MA, United States

Marco Giovanardi 🇺🇸 Melrose, MA, United States

Zackary Martin Anderson 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, United States

Jack A. EKCHIAN 🇺🇸 Belmont, MA, United States

Shakeel Avadhany 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, United States

Olivia D. Godwin 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada

John A. Laplante 🇺🇸 Concord, NH, United States

William Graves 🇺🇸 Somerville, MA, United States

Michael W. Finnegan 🇺🇸 Medford, MA, United States

Assignee:

ClearMotion, Inc. 🇺🇸 Billerica, MA, United States

Applicant:

ClearMotion, Inc. 🇺🇸 Billerica, MA, United States

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Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application describes advanced methods and systems for controlling vehicle body motion to enhance occupant experience and mitigate motion sickness. It emphasizes the integration of active suspension systems with autonomous vehicle architectures. These systems are designed to manage motion across various frequency ranges, potentially reducing the occurrence of motion sickness for passengers by adjusting the vehicle's suspension response based on detected conditions.

Active Suspension Integration

One significant aspect of the technology is its ability to integrate active suspension systems with autonomous vehicles. This integration allows the vehicle to actively adjust its suspension to counteract specific motion frequencies that may cause discomfort. The system can detect an increased likelihood of motion sickness through sensors and inputs, and subsequently adjust the suspension to mitigate these effects, enhancing passenger comfort during travel.

Communication and Alerts

Beyond motion sickness mitigation, the active suspension system can serve as a communication tool. It can perform gestures to convey information to occupants or people outside the vehicle. Additionally, the system can generate haptic alerts to inform the driver or passengers about specific road situations, thus improving safety and awareness.

Enhanced Passenger Experience

The patent also discusses using the vehicle as a platform for entertainment and technical investigations. By inducing motion synchronized with video or audio content, the system can enhance the sensory experience for passengers. This feature transforms the vehicle into an interactive space, adding a new dimension to in-car entertainment.

Technical Applications

Further applications include diagnostics and road mapping. The active suspension system can be used to detect wheel imbalances and perform diagnostics by comparing measured responses with expected ones. Additionally, the system contributes to high precision road mapping by collecting and utilizing localized positioning data, improving the accuracy of large-scale positioning data.