Patents by Inventor Ajay Alfred
Ajay Alfred has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11909785Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11907355Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for child-friendly authentication for autonomous vehicle rides. In particular, systems and methods are provided for offering alternative authentication methods that automatically engage child-friendly features. The systems and methods provided enable unsupervised children to take advantage of autonomous rideshare and delivery programs using child-friendly authentication methods. Additionally, augmented autonomous vehicle safety and security practices for children are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Ajay Alfred, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20240027218Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11859995Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11811836Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11761781Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230116185Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230106692Abstract: A method is described and includes identifying a reflection of an object in a reflective display element on an exterior of an autonomous vehicle (AV), wherein the object is associated with a driving event of the AV; and highlighting the reflection of the object on the at least one reflective display element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Yifei Zhang
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Publication number: 20230101411Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230094147Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230100629Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for child-friendly authentication for autonomous vehicle rides. In particular, systems and methods are provided for offering alternative authentication methods that automatically engage child-friendly features. The systems and methods provided enable unsupervised children to take advantage of autonomous rideshare and delivery programs using child-friendly authentication methods. Additionally, augmented autonomous vehicle safety and security practices for children are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Ajay Alfred, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230103180Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: D894206Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Natalie Naruns, Ajay Alfred, Mohammed Benmouffok, Johnathon Schlemmer, Byeong Chae Cho
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Patent number: D929436Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Natalie Naruns, Ajay Alfred, Mohammed Benmouffok, Johnathon Schlemmer, Byeong Chae Cho
