Patents by Inventor Eric Ran

Eric Ran 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: 12518622
    Abstract: This technology provides an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Intelligent Driving System (IDS) that uses weather information or special information to provide vehicle operation or control. The Onboard Unit (OBU) uses a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU) communication module or a roadside unit (RSU) communication module to receive vehicle-specific targeted weather information and/or special information at the Guidance Level of vehicle driving tasks from the TCC/TCU or the RSU. The special information comprises activity, accidents, and hazards/obstacles information. The vehicle control module enhances driving safety by integrating vehicle-specific weather, pavement condition, activity, accidents, and hazards/obstacles information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: CAVH LLC
    Inventors: Bin Ran, Xiaoying Yi, Luyang Wang, Junwei You, Eric Ran, Yang Cheng, Tianyi Chen, Shen Li, Jing Jin, Xiaoxuan Chen, Fan Ding, Zhen Zhang
  • Patent number: 12494121
    Abstract: This technology provides an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Intelligent Driving System (IDS) that includes a sensing module for gathering driving environment data and an onboard unit (OBU) for vehicle control. The OBU features a vehicle control module and communication modules for guidance-level interaction with Traffic Control Centers (TCC/TCU) and Roadside Units (RSUs). The system receives targeted guidance instructions and information, such as vehicle maneuvering, safety maintenance, traffic control, and special conditions, to enhance driving tasks. The IDS collaborates with TCC/TCU and RSUs, providing redundancy and a fail-safe mechanism for increased safety and reliability. The system is designed with wireless communication capabilities for efficient information exchange and is applicable to connected and automated vehicles (CAVs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: CAVH LLC
    Inventors: Bin Ran, Renfei Wu, Xiaoying Yi, Zhi Zhou, Junwei You, Eric Ran, Yang Cheng, Tianyi Chen, Shen Li, Jing Jin, Xiaoxuan Chen, Fan Ding, Zhen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20250278999
    Abstract: This technology provides an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Intelligent Control System (ICS) that integrates a sensing module for collecting driving environment data and an onboard unit (OBU) for vehicle control. The OBU includes a vehicle control module and communication modules for interacting with Traffic Control Centers (TCC/TCU) and Roadside Units (RSUs). These modules exchange information at the control level, such as vehicle positioning, speed, and environmental conditions, enabling the AV to operate safely and efficiently. The system also features redundancy through dual-security mechanisms, enhancing safety and reliability. The AV ICS is designed to distribute driving tasks and functions, utilizing both TCC/TCU and RSU data for vehicle control and monitoring, with wireless communication capabilities for seamless information exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2025
    Publication date: September 4, 2025
    Inventors: Bin Ran, Xiaoying Yi, Renfei Wu, Sicheng Fu, Eric Ran, Yang Cheng, Tianyi Chen, Shen Li, Jing Jin, Xiaoxuan Chen, Fan Ding, Zhen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240249616
    Abstract: This technology provides an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Intelligent Control System (ICS) that integrates a sensing module for collecting driving environment data and an onboard unit (OBU) for vehicle control. The OBU includes a vehicle control module and communication modules for interacting with Traffic Control Centers (TCC/TCU) and Roadside Units (RSUs). These modules exchange information at the control level, such as vehicle positioning, speed, and environmental conditions, enabling the AV to operate safely and efficiently. The system also features redundancy through dual-security mechanisms, enhancing safety and reliability. The AV ICS is designed to distribute driving tasks and functions, utilizing both TCC/TCU and RSU data for vehicle control and monitoring, with wireless communication capabilities for seamless information exchange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Bin Ran, Xiaoying Yi, Renfei Wu, Sicheng Fu, Eric Ran, Yang Cheng, Tianyi Chen, Shen Li, Jing Jin, Xiaoxuan Chen, Fan Ding, Zhen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240203247
    Abstract: This technology provides an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Intelligent Driving System (IDS) that includes a sensing module for gathering driving environment data and an onboard unit (OBU) for vehicle control. The OBU features a vehicle control module and communication modules for guidance-level interaction with Traffic Control Centers (TCC/TCU) and Roadside Units (RSUs). The system receives targeted guidance instructions and information, such as vehicle maneuvering, safety maintenance, traffic control, and special conditions, to enhance driving tasks. The IDS collaborates with TCC/TCU and RSUs, providing redundancy and a fail-safe mechanism for increased safety and reliability. The system is designed with wireless communication capabilities for efficient information exchange and is applicable to connected and automated vehicles (CAVs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Bin Ran, Renfei Wu, Xiaoying Yi, Zhi Zhou, Junwei You, Eric Ran, Yang Cheng, Tiani Chen, Shen Li, Jing Jin, Xiaoxuan Chen, Fan Ding, Zhen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240203248
    Abstract: This technology provides an Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Intelligent Driving System (IDS) that uses weather information or special information to provide vehicle operation or control. The Onboard Unit (OBU) uses a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU) communication module or a roadside unit (RSU) communication module to receive vehicle-specific targeted weather information and/or special information at the Guidance Level of vehicle driving tasks from the TCC/TCU or the RSU. The special information comprises activity, accidents, and hazards/obstacles information. The vehicle control module enhances driving safety by integrating vehicle-specific weather, pavement condition, activity, accidents, and hazards/obstacles information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Bin Ran, Xiaoying Yi, Luyang Wang, Junwei You, Eric Ran, Yang Cheng, Tianyi Chen, Shen Li, Jing Jin, Xiaoxuan Chen, Fan Ding, Zhen Zhang