Patents by Inventor Yanni Cao

Yanni Cao 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).

  • Patent number: 11897510
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to ways to improve route duration calculations e.g., estimated time of arrival (ETA) approximations, by taking consideration of reroute probabilities along a given vehicle path. In some aspects, the disclosed technology encompasses a process including steps for identifying a route between a first destination to a second destination, determining a reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver along the route, and calculating an estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on the reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Nolan Finn, Yanni Cao, Charles Bruce Matlack, Chen Xie
  • Publication number: 20240035832
    Abstract: A methodology is described for determining a time for responding to an initial encounter by a vehicle with a map error in a map segment, wherein the initial encounter is detected by a detector. A method includes identifying an error type associated with the map error, wherein the error type is one of a first error type and a second error type; determining at least one additional factor associated with the initial encounter; determining a response time for the map error based on the error type and the at least one additional factor; and initiating a mitigating action in response to the initial encounter within the response time, wherein the response time comprises an amount of time from the initial encounter with the map error to a time at which a mitigating action should be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Sarah M. Rizk, Yanni Cao
  • Patent number: 11821738
    Abstract: A methodology is described for determining a time for responding to an initial encounter by a vehicle with a map error in a map segment, wherein the initial encounter is detected by a detector. A method includes identifying an error type associated with the map error, wherein the error type is one of a first error type and a second error type; determining at least one additional factor associated with the initial encounter; determining a response time for the map error based on the error type and the at least one additional factor; and initiating a mitigating action in response to the initial encounter within the response time, wherein the response time comprises an amount of time from the initial encounter with the map error to a time at which a mitigating action should be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Sarah M. Rizk, Yanni Cao
  • Patent number: 11741721
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides solutions for detecting and localizing road signage, such as speed limit signs. A process of the disclosed technology can include steps for receiving a first set of sensor data comprising a signage feature, wherein the first set of sensor data is associated with a first location, receiving a second set of sensor data comprising the signage feature, wherein the second set of sensor data is associated with a second location, and determining a location of the signage feature based on the first location and the second location. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Yanni Cao, Isabelle Wong, Jeffrey Li, Shufeng Hui, Ching Li, Min-Young Wu, Michael Plotz
  • Publication number: 20230137111
    Abstract: A methodology for establishing a frequency for reviewing of a map segment, in which encounters by a vehicle with a map error in the map segment are detected using at least one detector, is described. A method includes determining a time to next encounter (TTNE) for the map segment, the TTNE comprising a time until a next encounter with the map segment is expected to occur for a targeted quartile; determining a recall rate for the at least one detector, wherein the recall rate comprises a percentage of total encounters with the map error that are accurately detected by the at least one detector; and establishing a review frequency for the map segment based on the TTNE and the recall rate. A review ticket requiring manual review of the map segment is scheduled to be issued in accordance with the established review frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Sarah M. Rizk, Yanni Cao
  • Publication number: 20230138745
    Abstract: A methodology is described for determining a time for responding to an initial encounter by a vehicle with a map error in a map segment, wherein the initial encounter is detected by a detector. A method includes identifying an error type associated with the map error, wherein the error type is one of a first error type and a second error type; determining at least one additional factor associated with the initial encounter; determining a response time for the map error based on the error type and the at least one additional factor; and initiating a mitigating action in response to the initial encounter within the response time, wherein the response time comprises an amount of time from the initial encounter with the map error to a time at which a mitigating action should be taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Sarah M. Rizk, Yanni Cao
  • Publication number: 20230015884
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides solutions for enriching map data with event information. In some aspects, the disclosed technology includes a process that includes steps for receiving a map query associated with the map for a user, aggregating one or more events that are associated with a respective location on a map, and processing the one or more events to generate one or more event clusters based on the map query. In some aspects, the process can further include steps for providing at least one of the one or more event clusters to the user. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventor: Yanni Cao
  • Publication number: 20220358317
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides solutions for detecting and localizing road signage, such as speed limit signs. A process of the disclosed technology can include steps for receiving a first set of sensor data comprising a signage feature, wherein the first set of sensor data is associated with a first location, receiving a second set of sensor data comprising the signage feature, wherein the second set of sensor data is associated with a second location, and determining a location of the signage feature based on the first location and the second location. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Yanni Cao, Isabelle Wong, Jeffrey Li, Shufeng Hui, Ching Li, Min-Young Wu, Michael Plotz
  • Publication number: 20220219734
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to ways to improve route duration calculations e.g., estimated time of arrival (ETA) approximations, by taking consideration of reroute probabilities along a given vehicle path. In some aspects, the disclosed technology encompasses a process including steps for identifying a route between a first destination to a second destination, determining a reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver along the route, and calculating an estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on the reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Nolan Finn, Yanni Cao, Charles Bruce Matlack, Chen Xie
  • Patent number: 11318959
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to ways to improve route duration calculations e.g., estimated time of arrival (ETA) approximations, by taking consideration of reroute probabilities along a given vehicle path. In some aspects, the disclosed technology encompasses a process including steps for identifying a route between a first destination to a second destination, determining a reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver along the route, and calculating an estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on the reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Nolan Finn, Yanni Cao, Charles Bruce Matlack, Chen Xie
  • Publication number: 20210362747
    Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to ways to improve route duration calculations e.g., estimated time of arrival (ETA) approximations, by taking consideration of reroute probabilities along a given vehicle path. In some aspects, the disclosed technology encompasses a process including steps for identifying a route between a first destination to a second destination, determining a reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver along the route, and calculating an estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on the reroute likelihood associated with at least one AV maneuver. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Nolan Finn, Yanni Cao, Charles Bruce Matlack, Chen Xie