Patents by Inventor Jeremy Stephen Juel
Jeremy Stephen Juel 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: 11909785Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11904884Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) maintenance system engages a user of an AV to assist in maintenance tasks. A sensor interface receives data captured by a sensor of the AV. An issue detector processes the sensor data to detect an issue in the AV. A user interface module instructs a user to perform a maintenance task addressing the detected issue. A verification module verifies that the user successfully completed the maintenance task.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Yifei Zhang, Jeffrey Shaw, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jeremy Stephen Juel
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Patent number: 11904901Abstract: Systems and methods for creation of custom behavior zones for autonomous vehicles, providing a more tailored experience for passengers as well as businesses. Custom behavior zones allow passengers to request or select a specific pick-up/drop-off location on private property. In some examples, custom behavior zones are created in private gated communities, on residential properties with long driveways, on government property, and at businesses that have multiple entrances and/or offer different services at various locations on the business property.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Jeremy Stephen Juel, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Yifei Zhang, Aakanksha Mirdha
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Patent number: 11907355Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for child-friendly authentication for autonomous vehicle rides. In particular, systems and methods are provided for offering alternative authentication methods that automatically engage child-friendly features. The systems and methods provided enable unsupervised children to take advantage of autonomous rideshare and delivery programs using child-friendly authentication methods. Additionally, augmented autonomous vehicle safety and security practices for children are provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Ajay Alfred, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11908303Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting when a mobile device is left in a vehicle, and returning forgotten devices to owners. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for preventing mobile devices from being left in vehicles. In particular, sensors inside a vehicle as well as sensors on mobile devices can be used to identify when a mobile device remains in a vehicle after the owner has exited the vehicle and ended their trip. Systems and methods are provided for notifying the user of the forgotten device and intelligently returning the device to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Aakanksha Mirdha, Yifei Zhang
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Patent number: 11898856Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for long distance trips in an autonomous vehicle fleet. In particular, systems and methods are provided for autonomous vehicle trips that are a longer distance than a vehicle can travel without recharging. In some implementations, a user is provided an option between stopping to recharge the autonomous vehicle and switching from a first autonomous vehicle to a second autonomous vehicle at a selected stopping location.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Yifei Zhang, Jeremy Stephen Juel
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Publication number: 20240027218Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11859995Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11838619Abstract: Systems and methods for generating images from an autonomous vehicle ride. Systems and methods are provided for determining whether a vehicle route passes a photogenic location and, if so, capturing an image at the photogenic location. The user can be provided with an option to take a detour to a nearby photogenic location. Additionally, a route can be selected based on one or more photogenic locations along the route. Captured images are provided to the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Katherine Mary Stumpf, Andrew David Acosta
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Patent number: 11811836Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11807278Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for autonomous vehicle passenger safety monitoring following an autonomous vehicle route. In particular, an autonomous vehicle waits for a selected time period after a passenger exits the vehicle. In some examples, the autonomous vehicle remains until the passenger has entered a building at the passenger's destination. In some examples, the autonomous vehicle remains until the passenger is no longer detectable by the vehicle's sensors. During the waiting period, the passenger may choose to re-enter the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Yifei Zhang
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Patent number: 11761781Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230245568Abstract: A fleet management system coordinates multiple autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport a group of passengers from one location to another. A single user can submit a request to the fleet management system to provide a ride for the group, the request specifying the number of passengers and the pickup location. The fleet management system determines a number of AVs to transport the group based on the number passengers, and dispatches this number of AVs to the pickup location. The AVs pick up the passengers at the pickup location, drive the passengers to a destination, and drop the passengers off at the destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Jeffrey Brandon, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Yifei Zhang, Jeremy Stephen Juel
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Patent number: 11645918Abstract: A fleet management system coordinates multiple autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport a group of passengers from one location to another. A single user can submit a request to the fleet management system to provide a ride for the group, the request specifying the number of passengers and the pickup location. The fleet management system determines a number of AVs to transport the group based on the number passengers, and dispatches this number of AVs to the pickup location. The AVs pick up the passengers at the pickup location, drive the passengers to a destination, and drop the passengers off at the destination.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Jeffrey Brandon, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Yifei Zhang, Jeremy Stephen Juel
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Publication number: 20230116185Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Patent number: 11619505Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding stops to an autonomous vehicle route. A passenger can request an intermediate stop during which the passenger can exit the autonomous vehicle. An intermediate stop request may include a stop duration. Autonomous vehicle driving behavior during the intermediate stop may include parking, driving around, and performing a different route.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jeffrey Shaw, Yifei Zhang, Jeremy Stephen Juel
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Publication number: 20230101411Abstract: A designated location preview method includes obtaining an image of a portion of an environment of a vehicle dispatched to a designated location in response to a service request from a user, wherein the obtaining is performed using at least one onboard sensor of the vehicle; and displaying the image of the environment portion on a user interface (UI) of a user device substantially in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Aakanksha Mirdha, Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Grace Noh, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230094147Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230103180Abstract: A method for a video communication system for a rideshare system includes conducting at least a portion of a video communication session involving a passenger using at least one exterior audio/video component on an exterior surface of an AV dispatched to a designated location; and transferring the video communication session to at least one interior audio/video component on an interior of the AV.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Ajay Alfred, Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230100629Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for child-friendly authentication for autonomous vehicle rides. In particular, systems and methods are provided for offering alternative authentication methods that automatically engage child-friendly features. The systems and methods provided enable unsupervised children to take advantage of autonomous rideshare and delivery programs using child-friendly authentication methods. Additionally, augmented autonomous vehicle safety and security practices for children are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Ajay Alfred, Aakanksha Mirdha, Jeremy Stephen Juel, Grace Noh, Swarnakshi Kapil