Patents by Inventor Nick Tran

Nick Tran 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).

  • MAP PRIOR LAYER
    Publication number: 20230205217
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for mapping historical information about behaviors of objects (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) at a location. Based on the mapped historical information, a prediction is determined about a behavior of an object proximate to an autonomous vehicle at the location, where the prediction is based on a statistical analysis of the historical information that is applied to the object. One or more behaviors of the AV are affected based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Chen Xie, Zachary Garcia, Michael Rusignola, Matthew Fox, Nick Tran, Katherine Anne Fotion, Divya Thakur
  • Map prior layer
    Patent number: 11619945
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for mapping historical information about behaviors of objects (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) at a location. Based on the mapped historical information, a prediction is determined about a behavior of an object proximate to an autonomous vehicle at the location, where the prediction is based on a statistical analysis of the historical information that is applied to the object. One or more behaviors of the AV are affected based on the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC.
    Inventors: Chen Steve Xie, Zachary Garcia, Michael Rusignola, Matthew Fox, Nick Tran, Katherine Anne Fotion, Divya Thakur
  • MAP PRIOR LAYER
    Publication number: 20210096575
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for mapping historical information about behaviors of objects (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) at a location. Based on the mapped historical information, a prediction is determined about a behavior of an object proximate to an autonomous vehicle at the location, where the prediction is based on a statistical analysis of the historical information that is applied to the object. One or more behaviors of the AV are affected based on the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Chen Steve Xie, Zachary Garcia, Michael Rusignola, Matthew Fox, Nick Tran, Katherine Anne Fotion, Divya Thakur
  • SYNTHESIS OF HYDROCARBONS VIA CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF CO2
    Publication number: 20080051478
    Abstract: A method of: introducing hydrogen and a feed gas containing at least 50 vol % carbon dioxide into a reactor containing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst; and heating the hydrogen and carbon dioxide to a temperature of at least about 190° C. to produce hydrocarbons in the reactor. An apparatus having: a reaction vessel for containing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, capable of heating gases to at least about 190° C.; a hydrogen delivery system feeding into the reaction vessel; a carbon dioxide delivery system for delivering a feed gas containing at least 50 vol % carbon dioxide feeding into the reaction vessel; and a trap for collecting hydrocarbons generated in the reaction vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: The Government of the US, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Nick Tran, Dennis Hardy, Samuel Lambrakos, John Michopoulos