Patents by Inventor Ehud Shabtai

Ehud Shabtai 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).

  • Publication number: 20180225966
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Patent number: 9972208
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Patent number: 9389090
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a system for bidirectional navigation viewing and methods thereof. The system includes at least one server and a first client device and a second client device that are both communicatively coupled with the server. The server is configured to continuously provide data to both devices for bidirectional viewing of an optimal route from a source location to a destination location on the first client device and on the second client device. The source location and the destination location are typically specified by the first client device and the second client device, respectively. The source location is typically the current location of the first device. The optimal route is continuously updated based on information sent to the server. The information typically includes updated location information of the first device and real-time traffic information between the two locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Ehud Shabtai, Amir Shinar, Yuval Shmuelevitz
  • Publication number: 20160133132
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Patent number: 9275544
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Patent number: 8958979
    Abstract: The present invention provides system and method for creation of a road map, the system comprising a plurality of navigation devices; and an application server to receive from the plurality of navigation devices time series of location points, and to create a road map based on the time series of location points. The method comprising receiving location points from plurality of navigation devices, along with respective time stamps indicating the time of recordation of each of the location points; identifying at least one route according to the location points and respective time stamps; and creating a road map based on the at least one route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Publication number: 20140249735
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Waze Mobile Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Patent number: 8762035
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Waze Mobile Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Patent number: 8612136
    Abstract: The present invention provides system and method for creation of a road map, the system comprising a plurality of navigation devices; and an application server to receive from the plurality of navigation devices time series of location points, and to create a road map based on the time series of location points. The method comprising receiving location points from plurality of navigation devices, along with respective time stamps indicating the time of recordation of each of the location points; identifying at least one route according to the location points and respective time stamps; and creating a road map based on the at least one route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: WAZE Mobile ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Publication number: 20120284755
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a device, system and method of television broadcasting of live feed from mobile devices. A client application residing on a mobile device allows a user of the mobile device to provide real-time reporting of an event to a central location which is configured to broadcast such live feed. A broadcaster is able to invite a user to provide the live feed. In addition or alternatively, a user is able to propose to the broadcaster that the user, who is located in proximity of a news-worthy event, is willing to commence a live feed. The broadcaster is able to accept or reject the proposal, and modify or negotiate the terms of the transfer of the live feed. The live feed is typically incorporated substantially in real time within a live broadcast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: WAZE, INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Keret, Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai, Yuval Shmuelevitz
  • Patent number: 8271057
    Abstract: Device, system, and method of condition-based activation, shut-down and management of applications of mobile devices. For example, a method includes: based on one or more collected information items, determining whether or not a condition related to a mobile device is true; and based on the determination, controlling a monitored application of the mobile device by performing at least one of: activating the monitored application; shutting down the monitored application; activating a feature of the monitored application; deactivating a feature of the monitored application; and switching the monitored application from a first mode of operation to a second, different, mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Waze Mobile Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai, Yuval Shmuelevitz
  • Patent number: 7936284
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for parking time estimations, the system comprising at least one device able to sense at least momentary location and respective time; and an application server to receive from a plurality of the devices time series of location points and to calculate, based on the received time series of location points, duration of searches for parking spots. The invention provides a method for parking time estimations, the method comprising detecting beginning of searching for a parking spot by a user of a device able to sense at least momentary location and respective time; detecting time of parking; and calculating at least estimated duration of searching for a parking spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Waze Mobile Ltd
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Publication number: 20100280884
    Abstract: Automated carpool matching. For example, a method includes: collecting data from a first mobile communication device of a first user and from a second mobile communication device of a second user; determining a first travel pattern associated with the first user and a second travel pattern associated with the second user; determining a match between the first and second travel patterns; and generating a carpool proposal directed at the first and second users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai, Yuval Shmuelevitz
  • Publication number: 20100231383
    Abstract: Device, system, and method of condition-based activation, shut-down and management of applications of mobile devices. For example, a method includes: based on one or more collected information items, determining whether or not a condition related to a mobile device is true; and based on the determination, controlling a monitored application of the mobile device by performing at least one of: activating the monitored application; shutting down the monitored application; activating a feature of the monitored application; deactivating a feature of the monitored application; and switching the monitored application from a first mode of operation to a second, different, mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai, Yuval Shmuelevitz
  • Publication number: 20100052946
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for parking time estimations, the system comprising at least one device able to sense at least momentary location and respective time; and an application server to receive from a plurality of the devices time series of location points and to calculate, based on the received time series of location points, duration of searches for parking spots. The invention provides a method for parking time estimations, the method comprising detecting beginning of searching for a parking spot by a user of a device able to sense at least momentary location and respective time; detecting time of parking; and calculating at least estimated duration of searching for a parking spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Publication number: 20100057336
    Abstract: The present invention provides system and method for creation of a road map, the system comprising a plurality of navigation devices; and an application server to receive from the plurality of navigation devices time series of location points, and to create a road map based on the time series of location points. The method comprising receiving location points from plurality of navigation devices, along with respective time stamps indicating the time of recordation of each of the location points; identifying at least one route according to the location points and respective time stamps; and creating a road map based on the at least one route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai
  • Publication number: 20090287401
    Abstract: System and method for traffic mapping service are disclosed for allowing plurality of users having each a navigation device to transmit their locations to a server and optionally to signal to the server their requested destination. The system and method are further capable of calculating traffic parameters such as current traffic speed at a given road based on the momentary locations of the users. The system and method of the invention may also calculate and advise the users of preferred roads to take in order to arrive at the requested location with minimum delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Uri Levine, Amir Shinar, Ehud Shabtai