Patents by Inventor Stuart Glaser
Stuart Glaser 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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Publication number: 20200005535Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to automatically and deterministically organize the point data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein
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Publication number: 20190188905Abstract: A system comprises a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to organize the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen
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Publication number: 20190188904Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to automatically and deterministically organize the point data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein
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Patent number: 10318822Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tracking an object. The system includes a data receiving module receiving two dimensional imaging data including an object and height map data correlating ground height and location. A two dimensions to three dimensions transformation module determines a location of the object in three dimensional space based on the two dimensional imaging data and the height map data. A tracking module tracks the object using the location of the object.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Peter Gao, Gautier Minster, Elliot Branson, Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20190172258Abstract: One method embodiment comprises storing data on a storage system that is representative of a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; organizing the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; receiving a command from a user of a user interface to present an image based at least in part upon a selected viewing perspective origin and vector; and assembling the image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen
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Publication number: 20190164339Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a method for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: storing data on a storage system that is representative of a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; automatically and deterministically organizing the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; receiving a command from a user of a user interface to present an image based at least in part upon a selected viewing perspective origin and vector; and assembling the image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser
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Patent number: 10268987Abstract: A multi-mode transportation management method is disclosed here. An embodiment of the method processes a transportation request for a passenger. The request identifies a starting location, a destination location, and travel timing information. The method continues by identifying a multi-mode travel plan that satisfies requirements of the request. The travel plan includes at least one vehicle segment and at least one additional segment. Travel progress of the passenger is monitored to control the dispatch timing of a vehicle in accordance with the travel plan and in response to the monitored travel progress of the passenger to synchronize arrival of the vehicle with arrival of the passenger at a departure location of an approaching vehicle segment of the multi-mode travel plan.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20180330540Abstract: A system comprises a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to organize the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen
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Publication number: 20180322693Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to automatically and deterministically organize the point data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein
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Publication number: 20180307925Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing traffic signal lights in order to control an autonomous vehicle. A method includes receiving an image from a camera regarding at least one traffic signal light and receiving data related to the traffic signal light. Neural networks determine location and characteristics of the traffic signal light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthias Wisniowski, Stuart Glaser, Gautier Minster
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Publication number: 20180308064Abstract: A multi-mode transportation management method is disclosed here. An embodiment of the method processes a transportation request for a passenger. The request identifies a starting location, a destination location, and travel timing information. The method continues by identifying a multi-mode travel plan that satisfies requirements of the request. The travel plan includes at least one vehicle segment and at least one additional segment. Travel progress of the passenger is monitored to control the dispatch timing of a vehicle in accordance with the travel plan and in response to the monitored travel progress of the passenger to synchronize arrival of the vehicle with arrival of the passenger at a departure location of an approaching vehicle segment of the multi-mode travel plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20180300949Abstract: One method embodiment comprises storing data on a storage system that is representative of a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; organizing the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; receiving a command from a user of a user interface to present an image based at least in part upon a selected viewing perspective origin and vector; and assembling the image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen
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Publication number: 20180300948Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a method for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: storing data on a storage system that is representative of a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; automatically and deterministically organizing the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; receiving a command from a user of a user interface to present an image based at least in part upon a selected viewing perspective origin and vector; and assembling the image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20180293445Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for tracking an object. The system includes a data receiving module receiving two dimensional imaging data including an object and height map data correlating ground height and location. A two dimensions to three dimensions transformation module determines a location of the object in three dimensional space based on the two dimensional imaging data and the height map data. A tracking module tracks the object using the location of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Peter Gao, Gautier Minster, Elliot Branson, Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20180275661Abstract: A multi-mode transportation system and method are provided in which a scheduler service (SS) generates an initial transportation schedule (TS) including a list of transport legs where transport over one or more transport legs is via an autonomous vehicle (AV) from an initial scheduled pick-up location (ISPUL) at an initial scheduled pick-up time (ISPUT). The SS monitors for any changes to the initial TS, and if any are detected, updates the initial TS based on the changes to generate a current TS that includes a currently scheduled pick-up time (CSPUT) and a currently scheduled pick-up location (CSPUL) for the transport leg. The CSPUT/CSPUL can be the same as or different than the ISPUT/ISPUL depending on whether or not there were changes to the ISPUT/ISPUL. An AV can be selected from the fleet of AVs and automatically controlled to arrive at the CSPUL to pick-up the passenger by the CSPUT.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Stuart Glaser
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Patent number: 10082793Abstract: A multi-mode transportation system and method are provided in which a scheduler service (SS) generates an initial transportation schedule (TS) including a list of transport legs where transport over one or more transport legs is via an autonomous vehicle (AV) from an initial scheduled pick-up location (ISPUL) at an initial scheduled pick-up time (ISPUT). The SS monitors for any changes to the initial TS, and if any are detected, updates the initial TS based on the changes to generate a current TS that includes a currently scheduled pick-up time (CSPUT) and a currently scheduled pick-up location (CSPUL) for the transport leg. The CSPUT/CSPUL can be the same as or different than the ISPUT/ISPUL depending on whether or not there were changes to the ISPUT/ISPUL. An AV can be selected from the fleet of AVs and automatically controlled to arrive at the CSPUL to pick-up the passenger by the CSPUT.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20180114360Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to automatically and deterministically organize the point data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein
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Publication number: 20180075646Abstract: One method embodiment comprises storing data on a storage system that is representative of a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; organizing the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; receiving a command from a user of a user interface to present an image based at least in part upon a selected viewing perspective origin and vector; and assembling the image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen
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Publication number: 20180075645Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a method for presenting views of a very large point data set, comprising: storing data on a storage system that is representative of a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; automatically and deterministically organizing the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; receiving a command from a user of a user interface to present an image based at least in part upon a selected viewing perspective origin and vector; and assembling the image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Wim Meeussen, Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser
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Publication number: 20180040158Abstract: A system comprises a storage system comprising data representing a point cloud comprising a very large number of associated points; a controller operatively coupled to the storage cluster and configured to organize the data into an octree hierarchy of data sectors, each of which is representative of one or more of the points at a given octree mesh resolution; and a user interface through which a user may select a viewing perspective origin and vector, which may be utilized to command the controller to assemble an image based at least in part upon the selected origin and vector, the image comprising a plurality of data sectors pulled from the octree hierarchy, the plurality of data sectors being assembled such that sectors representative of points closer to the selected viewing origin have a higher octree mesh resolution than that of sectors representative of points farther away from the selected viewing origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Willow Garage, Inc.Inventors: Eitan Marder-Eppstein, Stuart Glaser, Wim Meeussen