Patents by Inventor Christopher Urmson

Christopher Urmson 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).

  • TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAPPING AND DETECTION
    Publication number: 20110182475
    Abstract: A system and method provides maps identifying the 3D location of traffic lights. The position, location, and orientation of a traffic light may be automatically extrapolated from two or more images. The maps may then be used to assist robotic vehicles or human drivers to identify the location and status of a traffic signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Fairfield, Christopher Urmson, Sebastian Thrun