Patents by Inventor Joseph Andrade

Joseph Andrade 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: 12365592
    Abstract: Provided are methods for transferring graphene from graphene-on-metal foil onto a substrate. The method does not require chemical etching to remove the metal foil and provides more a uniform graphene with improved electronic properties. The present invention also provides compositions comprising graphene, a binder, and a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Matthew Eisaman, Jan Folkson, Joseph Andrade
  • Patent number: 12262520
    Abstract: Provided are methods of forming graphene laminate compositions and architectures. The method comprises: (i) contacting a graphene structure comprising one or more planar graphene sheets with a first interlayer material; (ii) depositing of a conductive material, where in the conductive material is deposited along an edge of the graphene and one end of the first interlayer; and (iii) contacting the graphene structure with a second interlayer material. Also provided are graphene laminates structures comprising doped graphene films having improved mechanical strength, electrical mobility and optical transparency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State of University New York
    Inventors: Matthew Eisaman, Jan Folkson, Joseph Andrade
  • Patent number: 12197213
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling a vehicle in an autonomous driving mode. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to generate sensor data. The system also includes a first computing system configured to generate trajectories using the sensor data and send the generated trajectories to a second computing system. The second computing system is configured to cause the vehicle to follow a receive trajectory. The system also includes a third computing system configured to, when there is a failure of the first computer system, generate and send trajectories to the second computing system based on whether a vehicle is located on a highway or a surface street.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Michael James, Ioan-Alexandru Sucan, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Joshua Seth Herbach, Misha Balakhno, Andrew Barton-Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20240239356
    Abstract: The technology relates to partially redundant equipment architectures for vehicles able to operate in an autonomous driving mode. Aspects of the technology employ fallback configurations, such as two or more fallback sensor configurations that provide some minimum amount of field of view (FOV) around the vehicle. For instance, different sensor arrangements are logically associated with different operating domains of the vehicle. Fallback configurations for computing resources and/or power resources are also provided. Each fallback configuration may have different reasons for being triggered, and may result in different types of fallback modes of operation. Triggering conditions may relate, e.g., to a type of failure, fault or other reduction in component capability, the current driving mode, environmental conditions in the vicinity of vehicle or along a planned route, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Andreas Wendel, Michael James, Christian Lauterbach, Etai Bruhis, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Alexander Zbrozek, Pieter Kapsenberg, Zhuyuan Liu, Daniel Rosenband
  • Publication number: 20240166220
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for a method for determining a pullover spot for a vehicle. The method includes using a computing device to detect information related to a system of the vehicle or an environment surrounding the vehicle using a sensor of a vehicle and determine a local failure of the vehicle based on the information. The computing device may then be used to determine that the vehicle should pullover before completing a current trip related to transporting a passenger or good by comparing vehicle requirements for the trip with the local failure and determine a pullover spot by identifying a first area for the vehicle to park in part based on a second area being available for a second vehicle to pick up the passenger or good. The computing device may operate the vehicle to the pullover spot and transmit a request for a second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade
  • Patent number: 11912292
    Abstract: The technology relates to partially redundant equipment architectures for vehicles able to operate in an autonomous driving mode. Aspects of the technology employ fallback configurations, such as two or more fallback sensor configurations that provide some minimum amount of field of view (FOV) around the vehicle. For instance, different sensor arrangements are logically associated with different operating domains of the vehicle. Fallback configurations for computing resources and/or power resources are also provided. Each fallback configuration may have different reasons for being triggered, and may result in different types of fallback modes of operation. Triggering conditions may relate, e.g., to a type of failure, fault or other reduction in component capability, the current driving mode, environmental conditions in the vicinity of vehicle or along a planned route, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Andreas Wendel, Michael James, Christian Lauterbach, Etai Bruhis, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Alexander Zbrozek, Pieter Kapsenberg, Zhuyuan Liu, Daniel Rosenband
  • Patent number: 11878703
    Abstract: A method for determining a pullover spot for a vehicle is described. The method includes using a computing device to detect information related to a system of the vehicle or an environment surrounding the vehicle using a sensor of a vehicle and determine a local failure of the vehicle based on the information. The computing device may then be used to determine that the vehicle should pullover before completing a current trip related to transporting a passenger or good by comparing vehicle requirements for the trip with the local failure and determine a pullover spot by identifying a first area for the vehicle to park in part based on a second area being available for a second vehicle to pick up the passenger or good. The computing device may operate the vehicle to the pullover spot and transmit a request for a second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade
  • Publication number: 20230280748
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling a vehicle in an autonomous driving mode. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to generate sensor data. The system also includes a first computing system configured to generate trajectories using the sensor data and send the generated trajectories to a second computing system. The second computing system is configured to cause the vehicle to follow a receive trajectory. The system also includes a third computing system configured to, when there is a failure of the first computer system, generate and send trajectories to the second computing system based on whether a vehicle is located on a highway or a surface street.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Michael James, Ioan-Alexandru Sucan, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Joshua Seth Herbach, Misha Balakhno, Andrew Barton-Sweeney
  • Patent number: 11693405
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling a vehicle in an autonomous driving mode. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to generate sensor data. The system also includes a first computing system configured to generate trajectories using the sensor data and send the generated trajectories to a second computing system. The second computing system is configured to cause the vehicle to follow a receive trajectory. The system also includes a third computing system configured to, when there is a failure of the first computer system, generate and send trajectories to the second computing system based on whether a vehicle is located on a highway or a surface street.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Michael James, Ioan-Alexandru Sucan, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Joshua Seth Herbach, Misha Balakhno, Andrew Barton-Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20220153286
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for a method for determining a pullover spot for a vehicle. The method includes using a computing device to detect information related to a system of the vehicle or an environment surrounding the vehicle using a sensor of a vehicle and determine a local failure of the vehicle based on the information. The computing device may then be used to determine that the vehicle should pullover before completing a current trip related to transporting a passenger or good by comparing vehicle requirements for the trip with the local failure and determine a pullover spot by identifying a first area for the vehicle to park in part based on a second area being available for a second vehicle to pick up the passenger or good. The computing device may operate the vehicle to the pullover spot and transmit a request for a second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade
  • Publication number: 20220119941
    Abstract: Provided are methods for producing n-doped graphene films. The method comprises contacting a graphene layer with an alkali metal-doped polymer layer. Compositions comprising (i) a substrate, (ii) a doped polymer, and (iii) graphene are also provided. The methods of the invention produce n-doped graphene films that are resistant to degradation, have high electrical conductivity, and low sheet resistance without altering the optical transmission of graphene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicants: The Research Foundation for The State of University New York, The Research Foundation for The State of University New York
    Inventors: Matthew Eisaman, Jan Folkson, Joseph Andrade
  • Publication number: 20220119262
    Abstract: Provided are methods for transferring graphene from graphene-on-metal foil onto a substrate. The method does not require chemical etching to remove the metal foil and provides more a uniform graphene with improved electronic properties. The present invention also provides compositions comprising graphene, a binder, and a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Eisaman, Jan Folkson, Joseph Andrade
  • Publication number: 20220080990
    Abstract: The technology relates to partially redundant equipment architectures for vehicles able to operate in an autonomous driving mode. Aspects of the technology employ fallback configurations, such as two or more fallback sensor configurations that provide some minimum amount of field of view (FOV) around the vehicle. For instance, different sensor arrangements are logically associated with different operating domains of the vehicle. Fallback configurations for computing resources and/or power resources are also provided. Each fallback configuration may have different reasons for being triggered, and may result in different types of fallback modes of operation. Triggering conditions may relate, e.g., to a type of failure, fault or other reduction in component capability, the current driving mode, environmental conditions in the vicinity of vehicle or along a planned route, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Andreas Wendel, Michael James, Christian Lauterbach, Etai Bruhis, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Alexander Zbrozek, Pieter Kapsenberg, Zhuyuan Liu, Daniel Rosenband
  • Publication number: 20220022350
    Abstract: Provided are methods of forming graphene laminate compositions and architectures. The method comprises: (i) contacting a graphene structure comprising one or more planar graphene sheets with a first interlayer material; (ii) depositing of a conductive material, where in the conductive material is deposited along an edge of the graphene and one end of the first interlayer; and (iii) contacting the graphene structure with a second interlayer material. Also provided are graphene laminates structures comprising doped graphene films having improved mechanical strength, electrical mobility and optical transparency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Eisaman, Jan Folkson, Joseph Andrade
  • Patent number: 11214272
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for a method for determining a pullover spot for a vehicle. The method includes using a computing device to detect information related to a system of the vehicle or an environment surrounding the vehicle using a sensor of a vehicle and determine a local failure of the vehicle based on the information. The computing device may then be used to determine that the vehicle should pullover before completing a current trip related to transporting a passenger or good by comparing vehicle requirements for the trip with the local failure and determine a pullover spot by identifying a first area for the vehicle to park in part based on a second area being available for a second vehicle to pick up the passenger or good. The computing device may operate the vehicle to the pullover spot and transmit a request for a second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade
  • Patent number: 11208111
    Abstract: The technology relates to partially redundant equipment architectures for vehicles able to operate in an autonomous driving mode. Aspects of the technology employ fallback configurations, such as two or more fallback sensor configurations that provide some minimum amount of field of view (FOV) around the vehicle. For instance, different sensor arrangements are logically associated with different operating domains of the vehicle. Fallback configurations for computing resources and/or power resources are also provided. Each fallback configuration may have different reasons for being triggered, and may result in different types of fallback modes of operation. Triggering conditions may relate, e.g., to a type of failure, fault or other reduction in component capability, the current driving mode, environmental conditions in the vicinity of vehicle or along a planned route, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Andreas Wendel, Michael James, Christian Lauterbach, Etai Bruhis, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Alexander Zbrozek, Pieter Kapsenberg, Zhuyuan Liu, Daniel Rosenband
  • Patent number: 11062537
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining vehicle operation modes for a fleet of vehicles. This may include maintaining a storage system including vehicle parameters for a vehicle fleet such that each vehicle of the fleet is associated with a set of vehicle parameters. The vehicle operation mode may be determined by selecting one of a plurality of vehicle operation levels arranged in a hierarchy or by identifying a set of tags where each level or tag corresponds to a vehicle driving capability. The determined vehicle operation mode may be communicated to the given vehicle in order to cause the vehicle to operate according to the determined vehicle operation mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Joseph Andrade, Ryan Cash, Peter Colijn, Laurens Andreas Feenstra, Congyu Gao, Dirk Haehnel, Steven Reis, Omari Stephens
  • Publication number: 20210048816
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling a vehicle in an autonomous driving mode. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to generate sensor data. The system also includes a first computing system configured to generate trajectories using the sensor data and send the generated trajectories to a second computing system. The second computing system is configured to cause the vehicle to follow a receive trajectory. The system also includes a third computing system configured to, when there is a failure of the first computer system, generate and send trajectories to the second computing system based on whether a vehicle is located on a highway or a surface street.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Michael James, loan-Alexandru Sucan, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Joshua Seth Herbach, Misha Balakhno, Andrew Barton-Sweeney
  • Patent number: 10838417
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling a vehicle in an autonomous driving mode. The system includes a plurality of sensors configured to generate sensor data. The system also includes a first computing system configured to generate trajectories using the sensor data and send the generated trajectories to a second computing system. The second computing system is configured to cause the vehicle to follow a receive trajectory. The system also includes a third computing system configured to, when there is a failure of the first computer system, generate and send trajectories to the second computing system based on whether a vehicle is located on a highway or a surface street.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Michael James, Ioan-Alexandru Sucan, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Joshua Seth Herbach, Misha Balakhno, Andrew Barton-Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20200180653
    Abstract: The technology relates to partially redundant equipment architectures for vehicles able to operate in an autonomous driving mode. Aspects of the technology employ fallback configurations, such as two or more fallback sensor configurations that provide some minimum amount of field of view (FOV) around the vehicle. For instance, different sensor arrangements are logically associated with different operating domains of the vehicle. Fallback configurations for computing resources and/or power resources are also provided. Each fallback configuration may have different reasons for being triggered, and may result in different types of fallback modes of operation. Triggering conditions may relate, e.g., to a type of failure, fault or other reduction in component capability, the current driving mode, environmental conditions in the vicinity of vehicle or along a planned route, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Emily Chi, Ryan Joseph Andrade, Andreas Wendel, Michael James, Christian Lauterbach, Etai Bruhis, Christopher Kennedy Ludwick, Alexander Zbrozek, Pieter Kapsenberg, Zhuyuan Liu, Daniel Rosenband