Patents by Inventor Andrew Szybalski
Andrew Szybalski 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: 9477368Abstract: A system and method is provided that displays cursors for street level images, where the cursor changes appearance based on the objects in the image, such as the geographic distance between the objects and the camera position and the surface of the objects. For example, the cursor may appear to lie flat against the objects in the image change size based on the distance between the camera and object's surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Daniel Filip, Andrew Szybalski
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Publication number: 20150161820Abstract: A panorama viewer is disclosed which facilitates navigation from within the panorama of a larger, structured system such as a map. The panorama viewer presents a viewport on a portion of a panoramic image, the viewport including a three-dimensional overlay rendered with the panoramic image. As the orientation of the viewport within the panoramic image changes, the three-dimensional overlay's orientation in three-dimensional space also changes as it is rendered with the panoramic image in a manner that matches the change in orientation of the viewport.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Luc Vincent, Daniel Joseph Filip, Stephen Chau, Stephane Lafon, Zhonghao Yang, Andrew Szybalski
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Publication number: 20150156460Abstract: A system and method of determining locations which require additional images is provided. The system may make this determination based on a number of factors. The system and method also involve sending users notifications requesting images. A server may receive location information from a client device and determine an approximate location of the device. If the client device is currently located proximate to a location which requires additional images, the server may send the client device a notification. In response to the notification the user may take an image of the location, upload the image, and receive incentives to maintain user interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventor: Andrew Szybalski
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Patent number: 9025810Abstract: The present invention pertains to geographical image applications. A user may transition between nadir and street level imagery using unstitched oblique imagery. Oblique images offer a rich set of views of a target location and provide a smooth transition to or from other images such as nadir photographs taken by satellites or street level photographs taken by ground level users. Using unstitched oblique images avoids artifacts that may be introduced when stitching together one or more images. This allows an application to display images to a user and create the illusion of three dimensional motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Tilman Reinhardt, Stephane Lafon, Andrew Szybalski
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Patent number: 8989434Abstract: The present invention pertains to geographical image applications. A user may transition between nadir and street level imagery using unstitched oblique imagery. Oblique images offer a rich set of views of a target location and provide a smooth transition to or from other images such as nadir photographs taken by satellites or street level photographs taken by ground level users. Using unstitched oblique images avoids artifacts that may be introduced when stitching together one or more images. This allows an application to display images to a user and create the illusion of three dimensional motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Tilman Reinhardt, Stephane Lafon, Andrew Szybalski
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Patent number: 8935085Abstract: A system and method of selecting and presenting geolocated views. Views may encompass various types of visual and audio information. In one aspect, a server receives a request for information associated with a geographic location. The server identifies a feature at the location. The server uses the identified feature to determine a category of views. The server also selects a view which is associated with the determined category of views and with the geographic location of the request.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Andrew Szybalski
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Patent number: 8868338Abstract: A system and method is provided for displaying a transition between a map and a street level image. In one aspect, the display on a mobile device transitions from a top-down view of a map to a street-level view of an image, such as a panoramic image, such that the mobile device uses the currently stored map image to perform a tilt and zoom transition.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Stephen Chau, Andrew Szybalski, Stephane Lafon, Andrew Lookingbill
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Patent number: 8818610Abstract: Autonomous vehicles use various computing systems to transport passengers from one location to another. A control computer sends messages to the various systems of the vehicle in order to maneuver the vehicle safely to the destination. The control computer may display information on an electronic display in order to allow the passenger to understand what actions the vehicle may be taking in the immediate future. Various icons and images may be used to provide this information to the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Philip Nemec, Christopher Paul Urmson, Sebastian Thrun
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Patent number: 8738213Abstract: Autonomous vehicles use various computing systems to transport passengers from one location to another. A control computer sends messages to the various systems of the vehicle in order to maneuver the vehicle safely to the destination. The control computer may display information on an electronic display in order to allow the passenger to understand what actions the vehicle may be taking in the immediate future. Various icons and images may be used to provide this information to the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Philip Nemec, Christopher Paul Urmson, Sebastian Thrun
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Patent number: 8706342Abstract: Autonomous vehicles use various computing systems to transport passengers from one location to another. A control computer sends messages to the various systems of the vehicle in order to maneuver the vehicle safely to the destination. The control computer may display information on an electronic display in order to allow the passenger to understand what actions the vehicle may be taking in the immediate future. Various icons and images may be used to provide this information to the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Philip Nemec, Christopher Paul Urmson, Sebastian Thrun
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Patent number: 8670891Abstract: A passenger in an automated vehicle may relinquish control of the vehicle to a control computer when the control computer has determined that it may maneuver the vehicle safely to a destination. The passenger may relinquish or regain control of the vehicle by applying different degrees of pressure, for example, on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The control computer may convey status information to a passenger in a variety of ways including by illuminating elements of the vehicle. The color and location of the illumination may indicate the status of the control computer, for example, whether the control computer has been armed, is ready to take control of the vehicle, or is currently controlling the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Christopher Paul Urmson, Sebastian Thrun, Philip Nemec
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Patent number: 8532916Abstract: A system and method of selecting and presenting geolocated views. Views may encompass various types of visual and audio information. In one aspect, a server receives a request for information associated with a geographic location. The server identifies a feature at the location. The server uses the identified feature to determine a category of views. The server also selects a view which is associated with the determined category of views and with the geographic location of the request.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Andrew Szybalski
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Patent number: 8433470Abstract: A passenger in an automated vehicle may relinquish control of the vehicle to a control computer when the control computer has determined that it may maneuver the vehicle safely to a destination. The passenger may relinquish or regain control of the vehicle by applying different degrees of pressure, for example, on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The control computer may convey status information to a passenger in a variety of ways including by illuminating elements of the vehicle. The color and location of the illumination may indicate the status of the control computer, for example, whether the control computer has been armed, is ready to take control of the vehicle, or is currently controlling the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Christopher Paul Urmson, Sebastian Thrun, Philip Nemec
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Patent number: 8352110Abstract: A passenger in an automated vehicle may relinquish control of the vehicle to a control computer when the control computer has determined that it may maneuver the vehicle safely to a destination. The passenger may relinquish or regain control of the vehicle by applying different degrees of pressure, for example, on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The control computer may convey status information to a passenger in a variety of ways including by illuminating elements of the vehicle. The color and location of the illumination may indicate the status of the control computer, for example, whether the control computer has been armed, is ready to take control of the vehicle, or is currently controlling the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Christopher Paul Urmson, Sebastian Thrun, Philip Nemec
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Patent number: 8346426Abstract: Autonomous vehicles use various computing systems to transport passengers from one location to another. A control computer sends messages to the various systems of the vehicle in order to maneuver the vehicle safely to the destination. The control computer may display information on an electronic display in order to allow the passenger to understand what actions the vehicle may be taking in the immediate future. Various icons and images may be used to provide this information to the passenger.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Philip Nemec, Christopher Urmson, Sebastian Thrun
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Patent number: 8260482Abstract: A passenger in an automated vehicle may relinquish control of the vehicle to a control computer when the control computer has determined that it may maneuver the vehicle safely to a destination. The passenger may relinquish or regain control of the vehicle by applying different degrees of pressure, for example, on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The control computer may convey status information to a passenger in a variety of ways including by illuminating elements of the vehicle. The color and location of the illumination may indicate the status of the control computer, for example, whether the control computer has been armed, is ready to take control of the vehicle, or is currently controlling the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Andrew Szybalski, Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez, Philip Nemec, Christopher Urmson, Sebastian Thrun
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Patent number: 8175794Abstract: A system and method of selecting and presenting geolocated views. Views may encompass various types of visual and audio information. In one aspect, a server receives a request for information associated with a geographic location. The server identifies a feature at the location. The server uses the identified feature to determine a category of views. The server also selects a view which is associated with the determined category of views and with the geographic location of the request.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Google Inc.Inventor: Andrew Szybalski
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Patent number: D735214Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Robertus Christianus Elisabeth Mariet, Brian Cullinane, Manuel Christian Clement, Andrew Szybalski, Dmitri A. Dolgov
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Patent number: D754189Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Robertus Christianus Elisabeth Mariet, Manuel Christian Clement, Philip Nemec, Brian Cullinane, Andrew Szybalski, Dmitri A. Dolgov
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Patent number: D754190Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Robertus Christianus Elisabeth Mariet, Manuel Christian Clement, Philip Nemec, Brian Cullinane, Andrew Szybalski, Dmitri A. Dolgov