Patents by Inventor Andrew Calkins

Andrew Calkins 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: 11340091
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for storing and accessing traffic data images in a limited bandwidth environment. A traffic map image database is stored in a navigation device, where the database includes a plurality of traffic map images. A traffic condition is determined for a location of the navigation device. A traffic map image is retrieved from the database using a processor, where the traffic map image reflects the traffic condition for the location of the navigation device. The traffic map image is displayed on the navigation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler, Pedro Alvarez-Tabio Togores
  • Patent number: 10809067
    Abstract: An initial geometry including one dimensional representation of a path is accessed. The initial geometry may be based on traffic data. An envelope size is identified based on the path. The envelope size may be derived from a width, functional classification, or lane quantity associated with the path. A processor calculates a supplemental geometry based on the envelope size for the path and generates a two dimensional representation of the path based on the initial geometry, the supplemental geometry, and the envelope size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Pedro Alvarez Tabio Togores, Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler
  • Publication number: 20190154461
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for storing and accessing traffic data images in a limited bandwidth environment. A traffic map image database is stored in a navigation device, where the database includes a plurality of traffic map images. A traffic condition is determined for a location of the navigation device. A traffic map image is retrieved from the database using a processor, where the traffic map image reflects the traffic condition for the location of the navigation device. The traffic map image is displayed on the navigation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler, Pedro Alvarez-Tabio Togores
  • Patent number: 10215584
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for storing and accessing traffic data images in a limited bandwidth environment. A traffic map image database is stored in a navigation device, where the database includes a plurality of traffic map images. A traffic condition is determined for a location of the navigation device. A traffic map image is retrieved from the database using a processor, where the traffic map image reflects the traffic condition for the location of the navigation device. The traffic map image is displayed on the navigation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler, Pedro Alvarez-Tabio Togores
  • Publication number: 20170322034
    Abstract: An initial geometry including one dimensional representation of a path is accessed. The initial geometry may be based on traffic data. An envelope size is identified based on the path. The envelope size may be derived from a width, functional classification, or lane quantity associated with the path. A processor calculates a supplemental geometry based on the envelope size for the path and generates a two dimensional representation of the path based on the initial geometry, the supplemental geometry, and the envelope size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Pedro Alvarez Tabio Togores, Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler
  • Patent number: 9739619
    Abstract: An initial geometry including one dimensional representation of a path is accessed. The initial geometry may be based on traffic data. An envelope size is identified based on the path. The envelope size may be derived from a width, functional classification, or lane quantity associated with the path. A processor calculates a supplemental geometry based on the envelope size for the path and generates a two dimensional representation of the path based on the initial geometry, the supplemental geometry, and the envelope size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Pedro Alvarez Tabio Togores, Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler
  • Publication number: 20170023376
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for storing and accessing traffic data images in a limited bandwidth environment. A traffic map image database is stored in a navigation device, where the database includes a plurality of traffic map images. A traffic condition is determined for a location of the navigation device. A traffic map image is retrieved from the database using a processor, where the traffic map image reflects the traffic condition for the location of the navigation device. The traffic map image is displayed on the navigation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler, Pedro Alvarez-Tabio Togores
  • Patent number: 9488490
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for storing and accessing traffic data images in a limited bandwidth environment. A traffic map image database is stored in a navigation device, where the database includes a plurality of traffic map images. A traffic condition is determined for a location of the navigation device. A traffic map image is retrieved from the database using a processor, where the traffic map image reflects the traffic condition for the location of the navigation device. The traffic map image is displayed on the navigation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler, Pedro Alvarez-Tabio Togores
  • Publication number: 20150308836
    Abstract: An initial geometry including one dimensional representation of a path is accessed. The initial geometry may be based traffic data. An envelope size is identified based on the path. The envelope size may be derived from a width, functional classification, or lane quantity associated with the path. A processor calculates a supplemental geometry based on the envelope size for the path and generates a two dimensional representation of the path based on the initial geometry, the supplemental geometry, and the envelope size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Pedro Alvarez Tabio Togores, Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler
  • Publication number: 20150285655
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for storing and accessing traffic data images in a limited bandwidth environment. A traffic map image database is stored in a navigation device, where the database includes a plurality of traffic map images. A traffic condition is determined for a location of the navigation device. A traffic map image is retrieved from the database using a processor, where the traffic map image reflects the traffic condition for the location of the navigation device. The traffic map image is displayed on the navigation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Chintakindi, Andrew Calkins, Joy Hoeffler, Pedro Alvarez-Tabio Togores
  • Patent number: 8880333
    Abstract: A method and system for calculating a green route using an effective slope is disclosed. A route calculation application calculates one or more routes from an origin to a destination. For each of the routes, the route calculation application calculates an associated fuel consumption value. The fuel consumption value is based on effective slope for segments in the route. The effective slope is a value that is based on the impact slope has on the fuel consumption of a vehicle traveling on the segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventor: Andrew Calkins
  • Patent number: 8755993
    Abstract: A method and system for determining energy efficient routes is described. Map data represents road segments. Energy consumption data is obtained while a vehicle travels on a first road segment. Energy consumption data associated with the first road segment can be used to predict the expected energy consumption when traveling on a second road segment that has similar physical attributes to those of the first road segment. The predicted energy consumption data may be used to determine whether the second road segment is part of a most energy efficient route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Navteq B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew Calkins, Eric N. Groth
  • Publication number: 20120232783
    Abstract: A method and system for determining energy efficient routes is described. Map data represents road segments. Energy consumption data is obtained while a vehicle travels on a first road segment. Energy consumption data associated with the first road segment can be used to predict the expected energy consumption when traveling on a second road segment that has similar physical attributes to those of the first road segment. The predicted energy consumption data may be used to determine whether the second road segment is part of a most energy efficient route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: NAVTEQ NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Calkins, Eric N. Groth
  • Publication number: 20120109512
    Abstract: A method and system for calculating a green route using an effective slope is disclosed. A route calculation application calculates one or more routes from an origin to a destination. For each of the routes, the route calculation application calculates an associated fuel consumption value. The fuel consumption value is based on effective slope for segments in the route. The effective slope is a value that is based on the impact slope has on the fuel consumption of a vehicle traveling on the segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: NAVTEQ NORTH AMERICA, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Calkins