Patents by Inventor Aakanksha Mirdha
Aakanksha Mirdha 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: 11904901Abstract: Systems and methods for creation of custom behavior zones for autonomous vehicles, providing a more tailored experience for passengers as well as businesses. Custom behavior zones allow passengers to request or select a specific pick-up/drop-off location on private property. In some examples, custom behavior zones are created in private gated communities, on residential properties with long driveways, on government property, and at businesses that have multiple entrances and/or offer different services at various locations on the business property.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Jeremy Stephen Juel, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Yifei Zhang, Aakanksha Mirdha
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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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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: 11908303Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting when a mobile device is left in a vehicle, and returning forgotten devices to owners. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for preventing mobile devices from being left in vehicles. In particular, sensors inside a vehicle as well as sensors on mobile devices can be used to identify when a mobile device remains in a vehicle after the owner has exited the vehicle and ended their trip. Systems and methods are provided for notifying the user of the forgotten device and intelligently returning the device to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Aakanksha Mirdha, Yifei Zhang
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Patent number: 11898856Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for long distance trips in an autonomous vehicle fleet. In particular, systems and methods are provided for autonomous vehicle trips that are a longer distance than a vehicle can travel without recharging. In some implementations, a user is provided an option between stopping to recharge the autonomous vehicle and switching from a first autonomous vehicle to a second autonomous vehicle at a selected stopping location.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Yifei Zhang, Jeremy Stephen Juel
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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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Publication number: 20240005438Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous chauffeur services. In particular, systems and methods are provided to integrate users' calendars with a ridehail application to provide personal chauffeur-type services. Integrating a ridehail service application with a user's calendar and online schedule enables the ridehail service to act as a personal around-the-clock chauffeur, with an autonomous vehicle appearing when needed and taking the user to their destination with no additional input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, 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: 11790474Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous chauffeur services. In particular, systems and methods are provided to integrate users' calendars with a ridehail application to provide personal chauffeur-type services. Integrating a ridehail service application with a user's calendar and online schedule enables the ridehail service to act as a personal around-the-clock chauffeur, with an autonomous vehicle appearing when needed and taking the user to their destination with no additional input.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, 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: 20230109611Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an autonomous vehicle fitting room. In particular, systems and methods are provided for users to try ordered products in an autonomous vehicle at the time of delivery. Users can then take selected products from the autonomous vehicle and/or leave other products in the autonomous vehicle to be returned automatically. The autonomous vehicle can be configured to determine which products were taken and automatically charge a user account for these products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Grace Noh, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha
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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: 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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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: 20230081186Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding supervised stops to an autonomous vehicle route. In particular, systems and methods are provided for allowing a primary passenger, who is accompanied by one or more other passengers, to pause a ride, exit the vehicle, and request supervision of the other passengers while the primary passenger is away from the vehicle. Supervision of the other passengers can include monitoring vehicle temperature, making sure the other passengers remain safely inside the vehicle, preventing strangers from accessing the vehicle, providing any requested feedback regarding the other passengers to the primary passenger, and enabling communication between the first passenger and the other passengers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230082825Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous chauffeur services. In particular, systems and methods are provided to integrate users' calendars with a ridehail application to provide personal chauffeur-type services. Integrating a ridehail service application with a user's calendar and online schedule enables the ridehail service to act as a personal around-the-clock chauffeur, with an autonomous vehicle appearing when needed and taking the user to their destination with no additional input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, Swarnakshi Kapil