US 9082239

Here's a concise summary of US patent 9082239:

Title: Intelligent vehicle for assisting vehicle occupants
Assignee: AutoConnect Holdings LLC
Inventors: Christopher P. Ricci
Filing Date: April 15, 2014
Issue Date: July 14, 2015

Abstract:
A vehicle is described that includes a first computer with a first operating system for critical vehicle tasks and a second computer with a different second operating system for infotainment and less critical tasks. A computer control module collects metrics on the operation of these computers and/or a network, determines if operations are normal or abnormal, and applies rules. The first and second computers are configured to be incapable of communicating with each other. Alternatively, a common microprocessor can run both operating systems, with the first OS handling critical vehicle functions and the second OS handling infotainment functions. The computer control module (possibly a hypervisor) collects metrics, determines normality, and applies rules. Different requirements can be used to determine abnormal operation for each OS.

Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

• Independent Claim 1 (System Claim): This claim describes a vehicle system. It includes a first computer with a first operating system for critical vehicle tasks (like engine control, safety, etc.) and a second computer with a different second operating system for infotainment or less critical tasks. A crucial aspect is that these two computers are designed to not be able to communicate with each other. The system also has a control module that gathers operational data from both computers and their network, identifies if anything is abnormal, and then applies a set of rules based on that determination.

• Independent Claim 13 (Method Claim): This claim outlines a method for operating a vehicle. It involves executing a first operating system for critical vehicle functions and a second operating system for infotainment functions, both on a common microprocessor. A computer control module then collects operational data from both operating systems, determines if the operation is normal or abnormal, and applies specific rules accordingly. Notably, the criteria for determining abnormal operation can be different for the first (critical) and second (infotainment) operating systems.

• Independent Claim 22 (Computer-Readable Medium Claim): This claim covers a non-transitory computer-readable medium within a vehicle. This medium stores instructions that, when executed by a microprocessor, perform the method described in claim 13. That is, it enables the concurrent execution of distinct operating systems for critical and infotainment functions on a single processor, with a control module monitoring their operation and applying rules based on normal/abnormal behavior determined by different criteria for each OS.

Legal Status and Docket Information:
The patent US9082239B2 is currently Active.

It is noted that the patent family has litigation. Specifically:

• Litigation was first filed worldwide.
• A PTAB case IPR2026-00171 was filed in 2026, though it was "Not Instituted - Procedural".
• US cases were filed in the Texas Eastern District Court (case 2:24-cv-00877 and 2:24-cv-00802).
• A US case was also filed in the Delaware District Court (case 1:24-cv-01327).

The anticipated expiration date for the patent is April 15, 2034.