Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr., Ph.D.
`Curriculum Vitae
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`Professional Summary
`Dr. Wilhelm has over forty years of industry experience in the automotive industry beginning his career at
`General Motors Research Laboratory, eventually holding positions of increasing responsibility with Delphi
`Delco Electronics Corporation, and currently running an automotive electronics consultancy. Dr. Wilhelm is
`familiar with automotive electronic component technology and the supply-line management required not only
`producing suitable automotive components, but supervising the R&D, advanced engineering, forward
`technology development, sales, and product line management process from OEM to customer. He has worked
`in various technical and leadership roles to develop new products and complex systems from invention to
`production using both internal invention/development and external partnerships to achieve world-class
`automotive systems worldwide. In 2001, Dr. Wilhelm founded and established an automotive electronics
`consultancy focused on automotive electronics suppliers doing business in North America. His firm, Wilhelm
`Associates (www.wilhelmassoc.com) has supported suppliers whose
`“home” countries have included Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea, Canada, United States, Germany, and
`France as they do business in North America.
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`Expertise
`Advanced Mobile Multi Media
`Automotive Systems
`Automotive Electrical & Electronic
`Systems
`Automotive ADAS, Safety Systems
`Design, Manufacturing &
`Distribution of Automotive
`Components
`Electric Vehicle components
`and systems
`Expert Witness in Automotive
`Electronics
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`Human Machine Interface issues
`(HMI)
`for Automotive Electronics, displays,
`and Touch, Appearance, Lighting (TAL)
`devices
`Display Technology for Automotive
`Applications
`Integrated Circuits for Automotive
`Applications
`Navigation & Real Time Traffic
`Automotive applications
`Telematics
`Component and
`Sub-system development
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`Education
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`Year
`1985
`1987
`1972
`1967
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`College or University
`University of Illinois
`University of Michigan
`Rutgers University
`Cornell University
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`Degree
`Executive Management Program
`MBA, Operations & Strategy
`Ph.D., Material Science/Ceramic Engineering
`B.S.E.E.
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`May 2014
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`Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr.,
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`Professional Experience
`From:
`2001
`To:
`Present
`Organization: Wilhelm Associates, LLC (www.wilhelmassoc.com)
`Title:
`President/Founder
`Summary:
`Consulting firm concentrating in automotive electronics, telematics, infotainment, systems
`engineering, and data communications between systems and devices, product/market &
`international business strategies
`Developing and using methodologies for market assessment, requirements
`definition, product design, strategy, and implementation
`Firm includes five part-time highly experienced Senior Associates plus other
`individuals as needed to support customers as needed
`Diverse client base: Japanese, Taiwanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German,
`Canadian, & US based
`Executive coaching for international and high potential employees
`Expert Witness in Automotive Electronics
`
`1997
`From:
`2001
`To:
`Organization: Delphi Delco Electronics Corporation
`Title:
`Product Line Manager, Mobile Multi Media for North America
`Summary:
`Reported to General Director of Mobile Multi Media
`Responsible for all deliverables, from technology planning through sales, and
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`product strategies and to ensure on-time delivery of products within budget
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`Won $2.2 Billion revenue of new business over 18 months, across three major
`product lines, and five separate OEM’s. Customers are headquartered in Japan,
`Europe, and North America including GM, Ford, Toyota, and Honda.
`Actual revenue over $320 Million in CY2000.
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`Typical programs are on a commercial cycle time of 6 to 15 months, spec to start-of-
`production with automotive high quality
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`1994
`From:
`1997
`To:
`Organization: Delco Electronics Corporation (living and working out of Singapore)
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`Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr.,
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`Title:
`Summary:
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`Vice President of Engineering, Delco Electronics Asia Pacific (DEAP)
`Reported to President of DEAP
`Responsible for all engineering design and deliverables for all Asia/Pacific
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`customers worldwide
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`Business grew by 30% to 40% per year with revenue at ~$250 Million in 1996,
`across six product lines, eight customers, and OEM facilities in six countries
`Responsible for application engineering and design centers in Asia/Pacific region.
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`1989
`From:
`1994
`To:
`Organization: Delco Electronics Corp.
`Title:
`Director of Advanced Development/Systems Integration
`Summary:
`Reported to General Director of Engineering
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`Responsible for all product development for $5 Billion business, in seven
`departments covering integrated circuit fabrication through automotive safety and
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`electronic systems
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` Budget in 1994 was over $50 Million with ~450 people world wide
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` Developed new products now in production: forward looking radar, solid state
`YAW sensors, advanced airbag system electronics, head up displays, RDS audio for
`North America, IR-based night vision, and telematics
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`1984
`From:
`1989
`To:
`Organization: Delco Electronics Corp.
`Title:
`Department Head, Advanced Instrumentation & Display
`Summary:
`Reported to Chief Engineer, Instrumentation & Display
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`1978
`From:
`1984
`To:
`Organization: General Motors Corporation - AC Spark Plug Division Title:
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`Supervisor and Department Head – Materials Development Summary:
`Reported to Chief Engineer, Advanced Development
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`1971
`From:
`1978
`To:
`Organization: General Motors Research Laboratories
`Title:
`Senior Research Scientist
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`May 2014
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`Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr.,
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`Litigation Support/Expert Witness Experience
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
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`Services Provided:
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`Disposition:
`Date:
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
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`Services Provided:
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`Disposition:
`Date:
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Patent Litigation; potential issues of invalidity with multiple patent claims; area of
`interest covers automotive user interface issues.
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`US based law firm focused on intellectual property and commercial law
`Investigation on behalf of one defendant (large vehicle manufacturer;
`confidential)
`Consultation on issues surrounding anticipation and obviousness;
`Participation in creation of expert reports.
`Case ongoing.
`2014 to present
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`Patent Litigation; potential issues of invalidity with multiple patent claims; area of
`interest covers automotive sensors and instrumentation.
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`US based law firm focused on intellectual property and commercial law
`Investigation on behalf of four defendants (all large vehicle
`manufacturers; confidential)
`Consultation on issues surrounding anticipation and obviousness;
`Participated in creating five sets of IPR Petitions & Declarations.
`Case ongoing.
`2014 to present
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`Patent Litigation; potential issues of invalidity with multiple patent claims; area of
`interest covers vehicle telematics, automotive sensors, on board and off board
`diagnosis, prognosis, displays and instrumentation.
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
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`Services Provided:
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`Large US based law firm focused on intellectual property and commercial law
`Investigation on behalf of defendant (large vehicle manufacturer)
`(confidential)
`Consultation on issues surrounding anticipation & obviousness; wrote
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`May 2014
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`three declarations; gave depositions following three Inter Partes
`Review decisions.
`Case ongoing.
`2013 to present
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`Disposition:
`Date:
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
` Case Name:
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`Services Provided:
`Disposition:
`Date:
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
`Services Provided:
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`Disposition:
`Date:
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`Patent Litigation; potential issues of invalidity with multiple patent claims; area of
`interest covers automotive user interface issues
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`US based law firm focused on intellectual property and commercial law
`Investigation on behalf of defendants (two specialized OEM vehicle
`manufacturers; confidential)
`Consultation on issues surrounding invalidity and obviousness
`Case ongoing.
`2013 to present
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`Patent Litigation; potential combination of invalidity and infringement with
`multiple patent claims
`Large US based law firm focused on intellectual property and commercial law
`Investigation on behalf of defendant (key supplier; confidential)
`Consultation on issues surrounding invalidity and infringement; expert report
`written.
`Found for the defendant in all areas
`2009 to 2010
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
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`Multiple litigation; Very Large Vehicle Manufacturer versus key supplier; claims
`of improper design of automotive component in a complex safety system.
`Large US based law firm focused on commercial litigation
`Investigation on behalf of defendant (key supplier; confidential)
`May 2014
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`VALEO EX. 1034_007
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`Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr.,
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`Services Provided:
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`Disposition:
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`Consultation on design standards, analysis of test data and methods; review of
`public literature; conversations with firm legal staff; discussions with industry
`experts on system design; comparison to various similar complex safety systems
`with criteria for design responsibilities and process control in manufacturing;
`expert opinions offered on system design by automotive group and inherent roles
`and responsibilities in that effort.
`Found for the defendant in all areas
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`Date:
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`2005 to 2008.
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
`Services Provided:
`Disposition:
`Date:
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`Expert Engagement:
`Type of Matter:
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`Law Firm:
`Case Name:
`Services Provided:
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`Disposition:
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`Date:
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`Multiple litigation; former employee versus Delphi Delco Electronics Systems;
`employee claims of improper and prejudicial grounds for releasing him from the
`company.
`Baker and Daniels (Indianapolis, Indiana)
`Deposed on behalf of defendant (employee name is confidential)
`Testified in court re: grounds for dismissal of employee
`Found for the defendant in all areas
`Approximately 1992.
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`Lead off (and only) witness, Clean Room Manufacturing Company versus AC
`Spark Plug Division of General Motors; third party company claims of improper
`and inadequate compensation in the construction of a semiconductor grade Clean
`Room complex.
`Large law firm based in Michigan
`Deposed on behalf of defendant
`Provided deposition regarding the expectations, dates, process, and the
`documentation used to judge the fulfillment of the contract and the consequent
`payment for services.
`Case dropped. Found for the defendant in all
`areas.
`Approximately 1983.
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`May 2014
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`VALEO EX. 1034_008
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`Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr.,
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`Awards, Achievements & Affiliations
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`AWARDS:
`Vincent Bendix Automotive Electronics Engineering Award for Outstanding Society of Automotive
`Engineers Paper, 1978
`Arch T. Colwell Merit Award for Outstanding Society of Automotive Engineers Technical
`Presentation, 1978
`“Boss” Kettering Technical Award (internal GM, 3 to 5 given per year for patents that demonstrate
`considerable financial advantage to the company) 1979
`Fellow, American Ceramic Society, 1984
`Delphi Innovation Hall of Fame, 1997
`Cornell University, Commitment to Community Service Award, 2009
`Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity, Distinguished Service Award, 2009
`Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Board Volunteer of the Year Award, 2012
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`ACHIEVEMENTS and AFFILIATIONS:
`Inventor, Thin Film processes and materials for automotive sensors, three US patents granted.
`Member/Senior Member, numerous technical societies. (PREVIOUS: Accreditation Board for
`Engineering and Technology, American Ceramic Society, Society for Information Display;
`CURRENT: Sigma Xi, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Institute for Electrical and
`Electronics Engineers (IEEE).)
`Member, Board of Directors, Mecel AB, Amal, Sweden.
`Member, Industrial Advisory Board, Department of Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University.
`Team Director, Cornell University – General Motors Corp. University relations.
`Served as Board Member, Delphi Delco & Kokomo Center Schools Educational Partnership.
`Director, Educational Foundation Board, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
`Board Member, General Fraternity Board, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
`Served on numerous Cornell University committees & activities, including the Cornell University
`Council, Fraternity/Sorority Advisory Council chair, numerous reunion committees.
`Teaching (2003 to 2007) a single module of a one-semester course in Technical Management
`(400/500 level) in the College of Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
`Served as accredited member for Ceramic Engineering Education for the Accreditation Board for
`Engineering & Technology.
`Registered Consultant, Society of Automotive Engineers – Automotive Resources Institute (SAE-
`ARi)
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`May 2014
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`VALEO EX. 1034_009
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`Ralph V. Wilhelm, Jr.,
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`Board Member for Finance, Planning, & Steering Committee, Capital Campaign, Nominating, and
`Personnel at the First Presbyterian Church, Noblesville, Indiana.
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`Board Member, Indiana Symphony Society, parent of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Currently
`on Executive Committee and other Board operating committees.
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`Advisory Board for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
`Board Member, Board of Advisors for an Active Safety Institute Consortium.
`Board of Advisors, North American Start-Up with Automotive Safety Systems Products
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`Publications and Presentations
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`Author of dozens of technical papers and invited presentations.
`For example, invited keynote addresses of merit:
`1. Invited Keynote speaker (lead off for international meeting), Society for Information Display, San
`Diego, California, 1990, “The Vision of Future Automotive Display Technology.”
`2. Invited Keynote (sole speaker), Japanese Designers and Manufacturers of LCD Flat Panel Displays, Kobe,
`Japan, 1992 (approximate), “The Future of Flat Panel Displays in the Automotive Industry”.
`(Simultaneous translation into Japanese.)
`3. Invited Keynote speaker (one of four), European Automotive Manufacturing Organization, Bern,
`Switzerland, 1993 (approximate), “World Wide Demand for Commonly designed Automotive Electronic
`System Platforms.” (Simultaneously translated into four languages)
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`May 2014
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`VALEO EX. 1034_010
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