Patents by Inventor Christopher Daily
Christopher Daily 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: 12227175Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Patent number: 11904771Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is configured to estimate a change in direction of a vehicle that is on a roadway and is proximate to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle has a mechanical system, one or more sensors that generate one or more sensor signals, and a computing system in communication with the mechanical system and the one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an imminent lane change by another vehicle based on at least one of a computed angle between a wheel of the other vehicle and a longitudinal direction of travel of the other vehicle, a degree of misalignment between the wheel of the other vehicle and a body of the other vehicle, and/or an eccentricity of the wheel of the other vehicle. The mechanical system of the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the computing system based upon the detected imminent lane change.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Christopher Ward, Ted Nitz, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond
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Publication number: 20230391323Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Patent number: 11767011Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Publication number: 20230242034Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is configured to estimate a change in direction of a vehicle that is on a roadway and is proximate to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle has a mechanical system, one or more sensors that generate one or more sensor signals, and a computing system in communication with the mechanical system and the one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an imminent lane change by another vehicle based on at least one of a computed angle between a wheel of the other vehicle and a longitudinal direction of travel of the other vehicle, a degree of misalignment between the wheel of the other vehicle and a body of the other vehicle, and/or an eccentricity of the wheel of the other vehicle. The mechanical system of the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the computing system based upon the detected imminent lane change.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Christopher Ward, Ted Nitz, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond
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Patent number: 11643009Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is described, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured to estimate a change in direction of a vehicle that is on a roadway and is proximate to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle has a mechanical system, one or more sensors that generate one or more sensor signals, and a computing system in communication with the mechanical system and the one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an imminent lane change by another vehicle based on at least one of a computed angle between a wheel of the other vehicle and a longitudinal direction of travel of the other vehicle, a degree of misalignment between the wheel of the other vehicle and a body of the other vehicle, and/or an eccentricity of the wheel of the other vehicle. The mechanical system of the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the computing system based upon the detected imminent lane change.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Christopher Ward, Ted Nitz, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond
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Publication number: 20220324439Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Patent number: 11433883Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Patent number: 11420621Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Patent number: 11400924Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Publication number: 20210354692Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is described, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured to estimate a change in direction of a vehicle that is on a roadway and is proximate to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle has a mechanical system, one or more sensors that generate one or more sensor signals, and a computing system in communication with the mechanical system and the one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an imminent lane change by another vehicle based on at least one of a computed angle between a wheel of the other vehicle and a longitudinal direction of travel of the other vehicle, a degree of misalignment between the wheel of the other vehicle and a body of the other vehicle, and/or an eccentricity of the wheel of the other vehicle. The mechanical system of the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the computing system based upon the detected imminent lane change.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Christopher Ward, Ted Nitz, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond
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Patent number: 11077846Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is described, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured to estimate a change in direction of a vehicle that is on a roadway and is proximate to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle has a mechanical system, one or more sensors that generate one or more sensor signals, and a computing system in communication with the mechanical system and the one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an imminent lane change by another vehicle based on at least one of a computed angle between a wheel of the other vehicle and a longitudinal direction of travel of the other vehicle, a degree of misalignment between the wheel of the other vehicle and a body of the other vehicle, and/or an eccentricity of the wheel of the other vehicle. The mechanical system of the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the computing system based upon the detected imminent lane change.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Christopher Ward, Ted Nitz, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond
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Publication number: 20200307565Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is described, wherein the autonomous vehicle is configured to estimate a change in direction of a vehicle that is on a roadway and is proximate to the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle has a mechanical system, one or more sensors that generate one or more sensor signals, and a computing system in communication with the mechanical system and the one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle is configured to detect an imminent lane change by another vehicle based on at least one of a computed angle between a wheel of the other vehicle and a longitudinal direction of travel of the other vehicle, a degree of misalignment between the wheel of the other vehicle and a body of the other vehicle, and/or an eccentricity of the wheel of the other vehicle. The mechanical system of the autonomous vehicle is controlled by the computing system based upon the detected imminent lane change.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Christopher Ward, Ted Nitz, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond
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Publication number: 20200310425Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Publication number: 20200307566Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Publication number: 20200307567Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) is described herein. The AV is configured to identify an occluded region where a portion of a field of view of a sensor is occluded by an object. The AV is further configured to hypothesize that an object exists in the occluded region and is moving in the occluded region. The AV is still further configured to perform a driving maneuver based upon the hypothesized object existing in the occluded region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Shiva Ghose, Daniel Chen, Ted Nitz, Christophe Philippona, Curt Harrington, Christopher Daily-Diamond, Mason Swofford, Ryan Holben, Eric Lujan, Benjamin Greer, Francesco Capodieci
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Patent number: 8096814Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLCInventors: Mark S. Schell, Edward Treece, Christopher Daily
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Publication number: 20080214027Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Mark S. Schell, Edward Treece, Christopher Daily
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Publication number: 20080182439Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Mark S. Schell, Edward Treece, Christopher Daily
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Patent number: 7374436Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: FCI Americas Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Schell, Edward Treece, Christopher Daily