Patents by Inventor Andrew Todd Zeilman

Andrew Todd Zeilman 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: 11887383
    Abstract: Vehicle interior object management uses analysis for detection of an object within a vehicle. The object can include a cell phone, a computing device, a briefcase, a wallet, a purse, or luggage. The object can include a child or a pet. A distance between an occupant and the object can be calculated. The object can be within a reachable distance of the occupant. Two or more images of a vehicle interior are collected using imaging devices within the vehicle. The images are analyzed to detect an object within the vehicle. The object is classified. A level of interaction is estimated between an occupant of the vehicle and the object within the vehicle. The object can be determined to have been left behind once the occupant leaves the vehicle. A control element of the vehicle is changed based on the classifying and the level of interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Panu James Turcot, Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdelmonem Ahmed Mohamed, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Patent number: 11823055
    Abstract: Vehicular in-cabin sensing is performed using machine learning. In-cabin sensor data of a vehicle interior is collected. The in-cabin sensor data includes images of the vehicle interior. An occupant is detected within the vehicle interior. The detecting is based on identifying an upper torso of the occupant, using the in-cabin sensor data. The imaging is accomplished using a plurality of imaging devices within a vehicle interior. The occupant is located within the vehicle interior, based on the in-cabin sensor data. An additional occupant within the vehicle interior is detected. A human perception metric for the occupant is analyzed, based on the in-cabin sensor data. The detecting, the locating, and/or the analyzing are performed using machine learning. The human perception metric is promoted to a using application. The human perception metric includes a mood for the occupant and a mood for the vehicle. The promoting includes input to an autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdelmonem Ahmed Mohamed, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Publication number: 20230033776
    Abstract: Techniques for cognitive analysis for directed control transfer with autonomous vehicles are described. In-vehicle sensors are used to collect cognitive state data for an individual within a vehicle which has an autonomous mode of operation. The cognitive state data includes infrared, facial, audio, or biosensor data. One or more processors analyze the cognitive state data collected from the individual to produce cognitive state information. The cognitive state information includes a subset or summary of cognitive state data, or an analysis of the cognitive state data. The individual is scored based on the cognitive state information to produce a cognitive scoring metric. A state of operation is determined for the vehicle. A condition of the individual is evaluated based on the cognitive scoring metric. Control is transferred between the vehicle and the individual based on the state of operation of the vehicle and the condition of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Taniya Mishra, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Patent number: 11465640
    Abstract: Techniques are described for cognitive analysis for directed control transfer for autonomous vehicles. In-vehicle sensors are used to collect cognitive state data for an individual within a vehicle which has an autonomous mode of operation. The cognitive state data includes infrared, facial, audio, or biosensor data. One or more processors analyze the cognitive state data collected from the individual to produce cognitive state information. The cognitive state information includes a subset or summary of cognitive state data, or an analysis of the cognitive state data. The individual is scored based on the cognitive state information to produce a cognitive scoring metric. A state of operation is determined for the vehicle. A condition of the individual is evaluated based on the cognitive scoring metric. Control is transferred between the vehicle and the individual based on the state of operation of the vehicle and the condition of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Taniya Mishra, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Patent number: 11410438
    Abstract: Analysis for convolutional processing is performed using logic encoded in a semiconductor processor. The semiconductor chip evaluates pixels within an image of a person in a vehicle, where the analysis identifies a facial portion of the person. The facial portion of the person can include facial landmarks or regions. The semiconductor chip identifies one or more facial expressions based on the facial portion. The facial expressions can include a smile, frown, smirk, or grimace. The semiconductor chip classifies the one or more facial expressions for cognitive response content. The semiconductor chip evaluates the cognitive response content to produce cognitive state information for the person. The semiconductor chip enables manipulation of the vehicle based on communication of the cognitive state information to a component of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Taniya Mishra, Boisy G. Pitre, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman
  • Patent number: 11292477
    Abstract: Vehicle manipulation uses cognitive state engineering. Images of a vehicle occupant are obtained using imaging devices within a vehicle. The one or more images include facial data of the vehicle occupant. A computing device is used to analyze the images to determine a cognitive state. Audio information from the occupant is obtained and the analyzing is augmented based on the audio information. The cognitive state is mapped to a loading curve, where the loading curve represents a continuous spectrum of cognitive state loading variation. The vehicle is manipulated, based on the mapping to the loading curve, where the manipulating uses cognitive state alteration engineering. The manipulating includes changing vehicle occupant sensory stimulation. Additional images of additional occupants of the vehicle are obtained and analyzed to determine additional cognitive states. Additional cognitive states are used to adjust the mapping. A cognitive load is estimated based on eye gaze tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Taniya Mishra
  • Patent number: 10897650
    Abstract: Content manipulation uses cognitive states for vehicle content recommendation. Images are obtained of a vehicle occupant using imaging devices within a vehicle. The one or more images include facial data of the vehicle occupant. A content ingestion history of the vehicle occupant is obtained, where the content ingestion history includes one or more audio or video selections. A first computing device is used to analyze the one or more images to determine a cognitive state of the vehicle occupant. The cognitive state is correlated to the content ingestion history using a second computing device. One or more further audio or video selections are recommended to the vehicle occupant, based on the cognitive state, the content ingestion history, and the correlating. The analyzing can be compared with additional analyzing performed on additional vehicle occupants. The additional vehicle occupants can be in the same vehicle as the first occupant or different vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Publication number: 20200394428
    Abstract: Vehicle interior object management uses analysis for detection of an object within a vehicle. The object can include a cell phone, a computing device, a briefcase, a wallet, a purse, or luggage. The object can include a child or a pet. A distance between an occupant and the object can be calculated. The object can be within a reachable distance of the occupant. Two or more images of a vehicle interior are collected using imaging devices within the vehicle. The images are analyzed to detect an object within the vehicle. The object is classified. A level of interaction is estimated between an occupant of the vehicle and the object within the vehicle. The object can be determined to have been left behind once the occupant leaves the vehicle. A control element of the vehicle is changed based on the classifying and the level of interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Panu James Turcot, Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdelmonem Ahmed Mohamed, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Publication number: 20200311475
    Abstract: Vehicular in-cabin sensing is performed using machine learning. In-cabin sensor data of a vehicle interior is collected. The in-cabin sensor data includes images of the vehicle interior. An occupant is detected within the vehicle interior. The detecting is based on identifying an upper torso of the occupant, using the in-cabin sensor data. The imaging is accomplished using a plurality of imaging devices within a vehicle interior. The occupant is located within the vehicle interior, based on the in-cabin sensor data. An additional occupant within the vehicle interior is detected. A human perception metric for the occupant is analyzed, based on the in-cabin sensor data. The detecting, the locating, and/or the analyzing are performed using machine learning. The human perception metric is promoted to a using application. The human perception metric includes a mood for the occupant and a mood for the vehicle. The promoting includes input to an autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdelmonem Ahmed Mohamed, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Publication number: 20200074154
    Abstract: Analysis for convolutional processing is performed using logic encoded in a semiconductor processor. The semiconductor chip evaluates pixels within an image of a person in a vehicle, where the analysis identifies a facial portion of the person. The facial portion of the person can include facial landmarks or regions. The semiconductor chip identifies one or more facial expressions based on the facial portion. The facial expressions can include a smile, frown, smirk, or grimace. The semiconductor chip classifies the one or more facial expressions for cognitive response content. The semiconductor chip evaluates the cognitive response content to produce cognitive state information for the person. The semiconductor chip enables manipulation of the vehicle based on communication of the cognitive state information to a component of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Taniya Mishra, Boisy G. Pitre, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman
  • Publication number: 20190283762
    Abstract: Vehicle manipulation uses cognitive state engineering. Images of a vehicle occupant are obtained using imaging devices within a vehicle. The one or more images include facial data of the vehicle occupant. A computing device is used to analyze the images to determine a cognitive state. Audio information from the occupant is obtained and the analyzing is augmented based on the audio information. The cognitive state is mapped to a loading curve, where the loading curve represents a continuous spectrum of cognitive state loading variation. The vehicle is manipulated, based on the mapping to the loading curve, where the manipulating uses cognitive state alteration engineering. The manipulating includes changing vehicle occupant sensory stimulation. Additional images of additional occupants of the vehicle are obtained and analyzed to determine additional cognitive states. Additional cognitive states are used to adjust the mapping. A cognitive load is estimated based on eye gaze tracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Taniya Mishra
  • Publication number: 20190152492
    Abstract: Techniques are described for cognitive analysis for directed control transfer for autonomous vehicles. In-vehicle sensors are used to collect cognitive state data for an individual within a vehicle which has an autonomous mode of operation. The cognitive state data includes infrared, facial, audio, or biosensor data. One or more processors analyze the cognitive state data collected from the individual to produce cognitive state information. The cognitive state information includes a subset or summary of cognitive state data, or an analysis of the cognitive state data. The individual is scored based on the cognitive state information to produce a cognitive scoring metric. A state of operation is determined for the vehicle. A condition of the individual is evaluated based on the cognitive scoring metric. Control is transferred between the vehicle and the individual based on the state of operation of the vehicle and the condition of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Taniya Mishra, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld
  • Publication number: 20190110103
    Abstract: Content manipulation uses cognitive states for vehicle content recommendation. Images are obtained of a vehicle occupant using imaging devices within a vehicle. The one or more images include facial data of the vehicle occupant. A content ingestion history of the vehicle occupant is obtained, where the content ingestion history includes one or more audio or video selections. A first computing device is used to analyze the one or more images to determine a cognitive state of the vehicle occupant. The cognitive state is correlated to the content ingestion history using a second computing device. One or more further audio or video selections are recommended to the vehicle occupant, based on the cognitive state, the content ingestion history, and the correlating. The analyzing can be compared with additional analyzing performed on additional vehicle occupants. The additional vehicle occupants can be in the same vehicle as the first occupant or different vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Affectiva, Inc.
    Inventors: Rana el Kaliouby, Abdelrahman N. Mahmoud, Panu James Turcot, Andrew Todd Zeilman, Gabriele Zijderveld