Patents by Inventor Swarnakshi Kapil
Swarnakshi Kapil 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: 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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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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Publication number: 20240005438Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous chauffeur services. In particular, systems and methods are provided to integrate users' calendars with a ridehail application to provide personal chauffeur-type services. Integrating a ridehail service application with a user's calendar and online schedule enables the ridehail service to act as a personal around-the-clock chauffeur, with an autonomous vehicle appearing when needed and taking the user to their destination with no additional input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20240005286Abstract: Systems and methods for an automated process for vehicle service. In particular, an individually owned vehicle is integrated with a service provider platform for a fleet of vehicles such that data flows bidirectionally between the vehicle and the platform. The bidirectional flow of data enables an intelligent and automated end-to-end maintenance and/or repair process for the individually owned vehicle, including issue detection, accident management, and seamless vehicle exchange. For example, the vehicle can send a signal to the platform to schedule a repair and request a replacement vehicle from the platform during the repair. The platform can coordinate with a facility to schedule the repair, send a signal to the vehicle to autonomously drive itself to the scheduled repair, and provide a replacement vehicle to the vehicle's home during the repair.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Jennifer Devar McKnew, Grace Noh, Spencer James, 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: 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: 11790474Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous chauffeur services. In particular, systems and methods are provided to integrate users' calendars with a ridehail application to provide personal chauffeur-type services. Integrating a ridehail service application with a user's calendar and online schedule enables the ridehail service to act as a personal around-the-clock chauffeur, with an autonomous vehicle appearing when needed and taking the user to their destination with no additional input.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, Swarnakshi Kapil
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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: 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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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
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Publication number: 20230081186Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding supervised stops to an autonomous vehicle route. In particular, systems and methods are provided for allowing a primary passenger, who is accompanied by one or more other passengers, to pause a ride, exit the vehicle, and request supervision of the other passengers while the primary passenger is away from the vehicle. Supervision of the other passengers can include monitoring vehicle temperature, making sure the other passengers remain safely inside the vehicle, preventing strangers from accessing the vehicle, providing any requested feedback regarding the other passengers to the primary passenger, and enabling communication between the first passenger and the other passengers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, Swarnakshi Kapil
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Publication number: 20230082825Abstract: Systems and methods for providing autonomous chauffeur services. In particular, systems and methods are provided to integrate users' calendars with a ridehail application to provide personal chauffeur-type services. Integrating a ridehail service application with a user's calendar and online schedule enables the ridehail service to act as a personal around-the-clock chauffeur, with an autonomous vehicle appearing when needed and taking the user to their destination with no additional input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Alexander Willem Gerrese, Aakanksha Mirdha, Ashley Sams, Swarnakshi Kapil