Patents by Inventor Charles A. Price
Charles A. Price 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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Publication number: 20240132463Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to substituted N-(2-(2,6-dioxopiperidinyl-3-yl)-1,3-dioxoisoindolin-5-yl)arylsulfonamide analogs that useful as modulators of cereblon (CRBN) activity, methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods of treating various clinical conditions and disorders using same, e.g., a disorder of uncontrolled cellular proliferation, such as a cancer, which may be associated with cereblon protein dysfunction and/or a GSPT1 dysfunction. In various further aspects, the disclosed compounds can selectively modulate the degradation of GSPT1 protein, i.e., the disclosed compounds can act as GSPT1 degraders. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Marcus FISHER, Fatemeh KERAMATNIA, Kevin MCGOWAN, Jaeki MIN, Gisele A. NISHIGUCHI, Jeanine PRICE, Zoran RANKOVIC, Sourav Das, Charles G. MULLIGHAN, Yunchao CHANG
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Publication number: 20240137131Abstract: A frequency data transmission and encryption system comprises a transceiver module. The transceiver module is configured to receive and transmit computer-readable instructions via transmission signals comprising two distinct signals having a first frequency and a second frequency different than the first frequency. The transceiver module is further configured to convert the two distinct signals to and from a first set of computer-readable instructions based on the first frequency using a first conversion method, and a second set of computer-readable instructions based on the second frequency using a second conversion method different from the first conversion method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Stanley Jacobson, Charles Price, Edmond DeFrank, Joseph Auciello, Lucinda Grace Price
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Publication number: 20240134955Abstract: Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking to form a platoon. In one aspect, on-board controllers in each vehicle interact with vehicular sensors to monitor and control, for example, relative distance, relative acceleration or deceleration, and speed. In some aspects, vehicle onboard systems supply various data (breadcrumbs) to a Network Operations Center (NOC), which in turn provides data (authorization data) to the vehicles to facilitate platooning. The NOC suggests vehicles for platooning based on, for example, travel forecasts and analysis of relevant roadways to identify platoonable roadway segments. The NOC also can provide traffic, roadway, weather, or system updates, as well as various instructions. In some aspects, a mesh network ensures improved communication among vehicles and with the NOC. In some aspects, a vehicle onboard system may provide the authorization data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Peloton Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Smartt, Charles A. Price, Joshua P. Switkes
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Patent number: 11951906Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying emergency roadside signaling devices are disclosed. In one aspect, system for an autonomous vehicle includes one or more signaling devices configured to visually notify other vehicles when placed on or near a roadway, and an object placing device configured to place the one or more signaling devices. The system further includes a processor and a computer-readable memory in communication with the processor and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to: determine that the autonomous vehicle has experienced a malfunction, and provide instructions to the object placing device to place the one or more signaling devices on or near the roadway.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: TuSimple, Inc.Inventors: Charles A Price, Todd B. Skinner, Juexiao Ning, Yishi Liu, Qiwei Li, Raymond Alan Thomas, Alan Camyre, Jim Giglio, Robert Patrick Brown
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Patent number: 11945367Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying emergency roadside signaling devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a control system for an object placing device of an autonomous vehicle includes a processor, and a computer-readable memory in communication with the processor and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to: receive a signal comprising instructions to activate the object placing device; and provide instructions to the object placing device to place a plurality of signaling devices in accordance with predetermined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: TuSimple, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Price, Todd B. Skinner, Juexiao Ning, Yishi Liu, Qiwei Li, Raymond Alan Thomas, Alan Camyre, Jim Giglio, Robert Patrick Brown
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Patent number: 11932238Abstract: The disclosed technology enables automated parking of an autonomous vehicle. An example method of performing automated parking for a vehicle comprises obtaining, from a plurality of global positioning system (GPS) devices located on or in an autonomous vehicle, a first set of location information that describes locations of multiple points on the autonomous vehicle, where the first set of location information are associated with a first position of the autonomous vehicle, determining, based on the first set of location information and a location of the parking area, a trajectory information that describes a trajectory for the autonomous vehicle to be driven from the first position of the autonomous vehicle to a parking area, and causing the autonomous vehicle to be driven along the trajectory to the parking area by causing operation of one or more devices located in the autonomous vehicle based on at least the trajectory information.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Kun Zhang, Xiaoling Han, Zehua Huang, Charles A. Price
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Patent number: 11922808Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for using a rotating camera for vehicular operation. One example of a method for improving driving includes determining, by a processor in the vehicle, that a trigger has activated, orienting, based on the determining, a single rotating camera towards a direction of interest, and activating a recording functionality of the single rotating camera, where the vehicle comprises the single rotating camera and one or more fixed cameras, and where the single rotating camera provides a redundant functionality for, and consumes less power than, the one or more fixed cameras.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Zhujia Shi, Charles A. Price, Zehua Huang, Xiaodi Hou, Xiaoling Han, Todd Skinner
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Publication number: 20240019573Abstract: The angle of a trailer with respect to a tow vehicle is an important parameter to the stability of the vehicle and trailer. A tow vehicle pulling a trailer in a straight line is generally more stable than when the vehicle is turning. While turning, the angle between the tow vehicle and the trailer is not a straight line but is another angle depending on how sharply the tow vehicle is turning. To safely operate a vehicle towing a trailer, for a given steering input and speed, there is a maximum angle between the tow vehicle and trailer whereby exceeding the angle causes instability and may cause the trailer or tow vehicle to roll over or jackknife. Accordingly, the angle between the trailer and tow vehicle must be determined to ensure the vehicle and trailer will continue to be in control.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Xiaoling HAN, Charles A. PRICE, Todd SKINNER, Kaixin ZHENG
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Publication number: 20230331200Abstract: Described are devices, systems and methods for managing a supplemental brake control system in autonomous vehicles. In some aspects, a supplemental brake management system includes brake control hardware and software that operates with a sensing mechanism for determining the brake operational status and a control mechanism for activating the supplemental brake control in an autonomous vehicle, which can be implemented in addition to the vehicle's primary brake control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Xiaoling HAN, Kun ZHANG, Yu-Ju HSU, Frederic ROCHA, Zehua HUANG, Charles A. PRICE
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Publication number: 20230322263Abstract: Disclosed are distributed computing systems and methods for controlling multiple autonomous control modules and subsystems in an autonomous vehicle. In some aspects of the disclosed technology, a computing architecture for an autonomous vehicle includes distributing the complexity of autonomous vehicle operation, thereby avoiding the use of a single high-performance computing system and enabling off-the-shelf components to be use more readily and reducing system failure rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Charles A. PRICE, Zehua HUANG, Xiaoling HAN, Ruiliang ZHANG, Xiaodi HOU
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Publication number: 20230294737Abstract: A control subsystem, method, computer program product and autonomous vehicle are provided to respond to an unknown object on a carriageway along which an autonomous vehicle is to travel. In this regard, sensor data is received from at least one vehicle sensor. The sensor data includes location coordinates of the object on the carriageway. The sensor data is evaluated to determine whether the object is known or unknown. If unknown, the size of the object is determined and a motion plan is defined for the autonomous vehicle depending upon the size of the object and the location coordinates of the object relative to the autonomous vehicle. The motion plan that is defined is dependent upon the size of the object with different motion plans being defined for differently sized objects. Driving instructions for the autonomous vehicle are then updated based upon the motion plan that is defined.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: TuSimple, Inc.Inventors: Zhujia Shi, Scott Douglas Foster, Dishi Li, Hunter Scott Willoughby, Charles A. Price, Panqu Wang, Xiangchen Zhao, Yuchao Jin
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Publication number: 20230266759Abstract: A system installed in a vehicle includes a first group of sensing devices configured to allow a first level of autonomous operation of the vehicle; a second group of sensing devices configured to allow a second level of autonomous operation of the vehicle, the second group of sensing devices including primary sensing devices and backup sensing devices; a third group of sensing devices configured to allow the vehicle to perform a safe stop maneuver; and a control element communicatively coupled to the first group of sensing devices, the second group of sensing devices, and the third group of sensing devices. The control element is configured to: receive data from at least one of the first group, the second group, or the third group of sensing devices, and provide a control signal to a sensing device based on categorization information indicating a group to which the sensing device belongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Xiaoling HAN, Chenzhe QIAN, Chiyu ZHANG, Charles A. PRICE, Joshua Miguel RODRIGUEZ, Lei NIE, Lingting GE, Panqu WANG, Pengfei CHEN, Shuhan YANG, Xiangchen ZHAO, Xiaodi HOU, Zehua HUANG
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Patent number: 11724677Abstract: Described are devices, systems and methods for managing a supplemental brake control system in autonomous vehicles. In some aspects, a supplemental brake management system includes brake control hardware and software that operates with a sensing mechanism for determining the brake operational status and a control mechanism for activating the supplemental brake control in an autonomous vehicle, which can be implemented in addition to the vehicle's primary brake control system.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Xiaoling Han, Kun Zhang, Yu-Ju Hsu, Frederic Rocha, Zehua Huang, Charles A. Price
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Patent number: 11714192Abstract: The angle of a trailer with respect to a tow vehicle is an important parameter to the stability of the vehicle and trailer. A tow vehicle pulling a trailer in a straight line is generally more stable than when the vehicle is turning. While turning, the angle between the tow vehicle and the trailer is not a straight line but is another angle depending on how sharply the tow vehicle is turning. To safely operate a vehicle towing a trailer, for a given steering input and speed, there is a maximum angle between the tow vehicle and trailer whereby exceeding the angle causes instability and may cause the trailer or tow vehicle to roll over or jackknife. Accordingly, the angle between the trailer and tow vehicle must be determined to ensure the vehicle and trailer will continue to be in control.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Xiaoling Han, Charles A. Price, Todd Skinner, Kaixin Zheng
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Patent number: 11702108Abstract: Disclosed are distributed computing systems and methods for controlling multiple autonomous control modules and subsystems in an autonomous vehicle. In some aspects of the disclosed technology, a computing architecture for an autonomous vehicle includes distributing the complexity of autonomous vehicle operation, thereby avoiding the use of a single high-performance computing system and enabling off-the-shelf components to be use more readily and reducing system failure rates.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Charles A. Price, Zehua Huang, Xiaoling Han, Ruiliang Zhang, Xiaodi Hou
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Publication number: 20230211788Abstract: Techniques are described for estimating road friction between a road and tires of a vehicle. A method includes receiving, from a temperature sensor on a vehicle, a temperature value that indicates a temperature of an environment in which a vehicle is operated, determining a first range of friction values that quantify a friction between a road and tires of a vehicle based on a function of the temperature value and an extent of precipitation in a region that indicate a hazardous driving condition, obtaining, from the first range of friction values, a value that quantifies the friction between the road and the tires of the vehicle, where the value is obtained based on a driving related behavior of the vehicle, and causing the vehicle to operate on the road based on the value obtained from the first range of friction values.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Kun ZHANG, Xiaoling HAN, Weina MAO, Zehua HUANG, Charles A. PRICE
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Publication number: 20230202531Abstract: Techniques are described for transitioning control of a steering system from an autonomous mode in a vehicle to a driver-controlled mode where the driver can control the steering wheel of the steering system. A method includes receiving values that describe an amount of torque and a direction of torque in response to a torque applied to a steering wheel of a steering system operated in an autonomous mode, determining that the values are either greater than or equal to a threshold value or are less than or equal to a negative of the threshold value, determining that the values are measured over a period of time greater than or equal to a pre-determined amount of time, and transitioning the steering system from being operated in the autonomous mode to being operated in a driver-controlled mode in which the steering system is under manual control.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Kaixin ZHENG, Xiaoling HAN, Zehua HUANG, Charles A. PRICE
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Patent number: 11639177Abstract: Techniques are described for estimating road friction between a road and tires of a vehicle. A method includes receiving, from a temperature sensor on a vehicle, a temperature value that indicates a temperature of an environment in which a vehicle is operated, determining a first range of friction values that quantify a friction between a road and tires of a vehicle based on a function of the temperature value and an extent of precipitation in a region that indicate a hazardous driving condition, obtaining, from the first range of friction values, a value that quantifies the friction between the road and the tires of the vehicle, where the value is obtained based on a driving related behavior of the vehicle, and causing the vehicle to operate on the road based on the value obtained from the first range of friction values.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Kun Zhang, Xiaoling Han, Weina Mao, Zehua Huang, Charles A. Price
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Publication number: 20230113208Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for using a rotating camera for vehicular operation. One example of a method for improving driving includes determining, by a processor in the vehicle, that a trigger has activated, orienting, based on the determining, a single rotating camera towards a direction of interest, and activating a recording functionality of the single rotating camera, where the vehicle comprises the single rotating camera and one or more fixed cameras, and where the single rotating camera provides a redundant functionality for, and consumes less power than, the one or more fixed cameras.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Zhujia Shi, Charles A. Price, Zehua Huang, Xiaodi Hou, Xiaoling Han, Todd Skinner
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Patent number: 11608087Abstract: Techniques are described for transitioning control of a steering system from an autonomous mode in a vehicle to a driver-controlled mode where the driver can control the steering wheel of the steering system. A method includes receiving values that describe an amount of torque and a direction of torque in response to a torque applied to a steering wheel of a steering system operated in an autonomous mode, determining that the values are either greater than or equal to a threshold value or are less than or equal to a negative of the threshold value, determining that the values are measured over a period of time greater than or equal to a pre-determined amount of time, and transitioning the steering system from being operated in the autonomous mode to being operated in a driver-controlled mode in which the steering system is under manual control.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: TUSIMPLE, INC.Inventors: Kaixin Zheng, Xiaoling Han, Zehua Huang, Charles A. Price