Patents by Inventor Filip Perich
Filip Perich 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: 12196843Abstract: Example embodiments relate to techniques for implementing radar waveform diversity. A technique may involve a radar unit transmitting radar signals into an environment of a vehicle based on a code sequence that indicates a ramp direction and a phase shift for each pulse in a pulse used by the radar unit and receiving radar reflections from the environment. In some instances, the radar unit may leverage antennas in a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) arrangement to further add diversity to transmissions according to spatial code in the code sequence. The technique can further involve using a demodulator to map the environment based on the radar reflections and controlling the vehicle based on the mapping. In some instances, the code sequence is received from a system that is wirelessly providing orthogonal code sequences to multiple emitters.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Philip Ma, Filip Perich, Aravind Ramachandran
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Patent number: 12196883Abstract: A method and a radar system are provided in the present disclosure. The radar system includes a radar unit having an antenna array configured to transmit and receive radar signal and a memory configured to store radar calibration parameters and radar channel parameters corresponding to the radar unit. The method provides for operation of the radar system. The radar system also includes a radar processor. The radar processor is configured to cause transmission of radar signals by the antenna array based on the radar channel parameters. The radar processor is also configured to process received radar signals based on the radar calibration parameters. The radar system further includes a central vehicle controller configured to operate a vehicle based on the processed radar signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2023Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Kevin Duncklee, Brett Coon, Filip Perich
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Publication number: 20250004126Abstract: Example embodiments relate to radar image video compression techniques using per-pixel Doppler measurements, which can involve initially receiving radar data from a radar unit to generate a radar representation that represents surfaces in the environment. Based on Doppler scores in the radar representation, a range rate can be determined for each pixel that indicates a radial direction motion for a surface represented by the pixel. The range rates and backscatter values can then be used to estimate a radar representation prediction for subsequent radar data received from the radar unit, which enables a generation of a compressed radar data file that represents the difference between the radar representation prediction and the actual representation determined for the subsequent radar data. The compressed radar data file can be stored in memory, transmitted to other devices, and decompressed and used to train models via machine learning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Nicholas Armstrong-Crews, Filip Perich, Timothy Campbell
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Patent number: 12117520Abstract: Example embodiments relate to radar image video compression techniques using per-pixel Doppler measurements, which can involve initially receiving radar data from a radar unit to generate a radar representation that represents surfaces in the environment. Based on Doppler scores in the radar representation, a range rate can be determined for each pixel that indicates a radial direction motion for a surface represented by the pixel. The range rates and backscatter values can then be used to estimate a radar representation prediction for subsequent radar data received from the radar unit, which enables a generation of a compressed radar data file that represents the difference between the radar representation prediction and the actual representation determined for the subsequent radar data. The compressed radar data file can be stored in memory, transmitted to other devices, and decompressed and used to train models via machine learning.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Nicholas Armstrong-Crews, Filip Perich, Timothy Campbell
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Publication number: 20240004029Abstract: A method and a radar system are provided in the present disclosure. The radar system includes a radar unit having an antenna array configured to transmit and receive radar signal and a memory configured to store radar calibration parameters and radar channel parameters corresponding to the radar unit. The method provides for operation of the radar system. The radar system also includes a radar processor. The radar processor is configured to cause transmission of radar signals by the antenna array based on the radar channel parameters. The radar processor is also configured to process received radar signals based on the radar calibration parameters. The radar system further includes a central vehicle controller configured to operate a vehicle based on the processed radar signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Kevin Duncklee, Brett Coon, Filip Perich
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Publication number: 20230393256Abstract: Example embodiments relate to techniques for implementing radar waveform diversity. A technique may involve a radar unit transmitting radar signals into an environment of a vehicle based on a code sequence that indicates a ramp direction and a phase shift for each pulse in a pulse used by the radar unit and receiving radar reflections from the environment. In some instances, the radar unit may leverage antennas in a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) arrangement to further add diversity to transmissions according to spatial code in the code sequence. The technique can further involve using a demodulator to map the environment based on the radar reflections and controlling the vehicle based on the mapping. In some instances, the code sequence is received from a system that is wirelessly providing orthogonal code sequences to multiple emitters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Philip Ma, Filip Perich, Aravind Ramachandran
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Patent number: 11796633Abstract: A method and a radar system are provided in the present disclosure. The radar system includes a radar unit having an antenna array configured to transmit and receive radar signal and a memory configured to store radar calibration parameters and radar channel parameters corresponding to the radar unit. The method provides for operation of the radar system. The radar system also includes a radar processor. The radar processor is configured to cause transmission of radar signals by the antenna array based on the radar channel parameters. The radar processor is also configured to process received radar signals based on the radar calibration parameters. The radar system further includes a central vehicle controller configured to operate a vehicle based on the processed radar signals.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Kevin Duncklee, Brett Coon, Filip Perich
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Patent number: 11275174Abstract: A method is provided that includes a vehicle receiving data from an external computing device indicative of at least one other vehicle in an environment of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a sensor configured to detect the environment of the vehicle. The at least one other vehicle may include at least one sensor. The method also includes determining a likelihood of interference between the at least one sensor of the at least one other vehicle and the sensor of the vehicle. The method also includes initiating an adjustment of the sensor to reduce the likelihood of interference between the sensor of the vehicle and the at least one sensor of the at least one other vehicle responsive to the determination.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Waymo LLCInventors: Larry Smith, Filip Perich, Timothy Campbell, Michael Marx
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Publication number: 20210181302Abstract: A method and a radar system are provided in the present disclosure. The radar system includes a radar unit having an antenna array configured to transmit and receive radar signal and a memory configured to store radar calibration parameters and radar channel parameters corresponding to the radar unit. The method provides for operation of the radar system. The radar system also includes a radar processor. The radar processor is configured to cause transmission of radar signals by the antenna array based on the radar channel parameters. The radar processor is also configured to process received radar signals based on the radar calibration parameters. The radar system further includes a central vehicle controller configured to operate a vehicle based on the processed radar signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kevin Duncklee, Brett Coon, Filip Perich
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Publication number: 20210063566Abstract: A method is provided that includes a vehicle receiving data from an external computing device indicative of at least one other vehicle in an environment of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a sensor configured to detect the environment of the vehicle. The at least one other vehicle may include at least one sensor. The method also includes determining a likelihood of interference between the at least one sensor of the at least one other vehicle and the sensor of the vehicle. The method also includes initiating an adjustment of the sensor to reduce the likelihood of interference between the sensor of the vehicle and the at least one sensor of the at least one other vehicle responsive to the determination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Larry Smith, Filip Perich, Timothy Campbell, Michael Marx
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Patent number: 10484927Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes software components for executing actions and for controlling the device in order to conform to specified policies. The device includes a controller to deny or permit execution of actions. The controller monitors and interrupts execution of device's actions in order to determine whether an action violates a policy, policy rules, or if the action is prohibited by a policy. The controller also manages policies defined for the device. Each policy is translated into a language understandable by the controller and stored on the device. Each policy can be updated or changed dynamically. Additionally, each policy can securely be updated or changed remotely.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Shared Spectrum CompanyInventors: Mark Allen McHenry, Filip Perich, Peter Tenhula
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Patent number: 9900782Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum access (DSA) in a wireless network are provided. A DSA-enabled device may sense spectrum use in a region and, based on the detected spectrum use, select one or more communication channels for use. The devices also may detect one or more other DSA-enabled devices with which they can form DSA networks. A DSA network may monitor spectrum use by cooperative and non-cooperative devices, to dynamically select one or more channels to use for communication while avoiding or reducing interference with other devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Shared Spectrum CompanyInventors: Mark Allen McHenry, Igor Anatoly Bazarov, Eugene Livis, Filip Perich, Olga K. Ritterbush, Karl N. Steadman
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Publication number: 20170201889Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum access (DSA) in a wireless network are provided. A DSA-enabled device may sense spectrum use in a region and, based on the detected spectrum use, select one or more communication channels for use. The devices also may detect one or more other DSA-enabled devices with which they can form DSA networks. A DSA network may monitor spectrum use by cooperative and non-cooperative devices, to dynamically select one or more channels to use for communication while avoiding or reducing interference with other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Mark Allen McHenry, Igor Anatoly Bazarov, Eugene Livis, Filip Perich, Olga K. Ritterbush, Karl N. Steadman
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Patent number: 9672270Abstract: A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code to cause a processor to receive, from a first electronic device via a first mode, a signal representing a first data set associated with a first communication at a first time. The code causes the processor to define a second data set associated with the communication in a second mode. The code causes the processor to send a signal representing the second data set to a second electronic device at a second time after the first time. The code causes the processor to receive, from the second electronic device via the second mode, a signal representing a third data set associated with a second communication, at a third time after the second time. The code causes the processor to send, to the second electronic device, a signal including an instruction to present, on a display, the second data set with the third data set.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Zuess, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Christian White, William Thomas Code Cubit, Filip Perich, Layne Wesley David Verbeek
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Patent number: 9538388Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum access (DSA) in a wireless network are provided. A DSA-enabled device may sense spectrum use in a region and, based on the detected spectrum use, select one or more communication channels for use. The devices also may detect one or more other DSA-enabled devices with which they can form DSA networks. A DSA network may monitor spectrum use by cooperative and non-cooperative devices, to dynamically select one or more channels to use for communication while avoiding or reducing interference with other devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Shared Spectrum CompanyInventors: Mark Allen McHenry, Igor Anatoly Bazarov, Jevgenijs Livsics, Filip Perich, Olga K. Ritterbush, Karl N. Steadman
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Publication number: 20150189572Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes software components for executing actions and for controlling the device in order to conform to specified policies. The device includes a controller to deny or permit execution of actions. The controller monitors and interrupts execution of device's actions in order to determine whether an action violates a policy, policy rules, or if the action is prohibited by a policy. The controller also manages policies defined for the device. Each policy is translated into a language understandable by the controller and stored on the device. Each policy can be updated or changed dynamically. Additionally, each policy can securely be updated or changed remotely.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Mark Allen McHenry, Filip Perich, Peter Tenhula
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Patent number: 8997170Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes software components for executing actions and for controlling the device in order to conform to specified policies. The device includes a controller to deny or permit execution of actions. The controller monitors and interrupts execution of device's actions in order to determine whether an action violates a policy, policy rules, or if the action is prohibited by a policy. The controller also manages policies defined for the device. Each policy is translated into a language understandable by the controller and stored on the device. Each policy can be updated or changed dynamically. Additionally, each policy can securely be updated or changed remotely.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Shared Spectrum CompanyInventors: Filip Perich, Mark A. McHenry, Peter A. Tenhula
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Publication number: 20140074952Abstract: A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code to cause a processor to receive, from a first electronic device via a first mode, a signal representing a first data set associated with a first communication at a first time. The code causes the processor to define a second data set associated with the communication in a second mode. The code causes the processor to send a signal representing the second data set to a second electronic device at a second time after the first time. The code causes the processor to receive, from the second electronic device via the second mode, a signal representing a third data set associated with a second communication, at a third time after the second time. The code causes the processor to send, to the second electronic device, a signal including an instruction to present, on a display, the second data set with the third data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventors: Brandon Christian White, William Thomas Code Cubit, Filip Perich, Layne Wesley David Verbeek
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Publication number: 20140074843Abstract: A collection module, an analysis module, and a report module are each operably coupled to a database. The collection module can receive data associated with a user and can send a signal indicative of an instruction to store the data associated with the user in the database. Based at least in part on a pattern analysis or a semantic analysis of the data associated with the user, the analysis module can analyze the data to define an aggregated data set representing one or more relationship attributes in the data associated with the user. The analysis module can send a signal indicative of an instruction to store the aggregated data set in the database. The report module can define a report representing the aggregated data set and can send a signal indicative of an instruction to present data associated with the report on a display of an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventors: Brandon Christian White, William Thomas Cubit, Filip Perich, Layne Wesley David Verbeek
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Patent number: 8326313Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic spectrum access (DSA) in a wireless network are provided. A DSA-enabled device may sense spectrum use in a region and, based on the detected spectrum use, select one or more communication channels for use. The devices also may detect one or more other DSA-enabled devices with which they can form DSA networks. A DSA network may monitor spectrum use by cooperative and non-cooperative devices, to dynamically select one or more channels to use for communication while avoiding or reducing interference with other devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Shared Spectrum CompanyInventors: Mark Allen McHenry, Igor Anatoly Bazarov, Dmitry Dain, Jevgenijs Livsics, Filip Perich, Olga K. Ritterbush, Karl N. Steadman