Patents by Inventor Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser

Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser 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: 10166934
    Abstract: A system for capturing an event comprises a processor and a memory. The processor was configured to a) determine that a vehicle is approaching a location of interest; b) capture an image of the location; c) analyze the image to determine a state of the location; and d) modify an event criterion based at least in part on the state of the location. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Christopher S. Williams
  • Patent number: 10155445
    Abstract: A system for event triggering comprises an interface and a processor. An interface configured to receive a face tracking data and receive a sensor data. The processor configured to determine a degree of drowsiness based at least in part on the face tracking data and the sensor data; in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a first threshold, capture data; and in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a second threshold, provide a warning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventor: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser
  • Patent number: 9679210
    Abstract: A system for providing real-time alerts or actions comprises an image capturing device and a processor and a memory. The image capturing device is for capturing an image during vehicle operation and of an expected driver location. The processor is configured to: 1) detect a face of a driver in the image; 2) determine a set of face data from the image; and 3) determine authentication based at least in part on the set of face data. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sutton, Tom Butch, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Publication number: 20170001520
    Abstract: A system for event triggering comprises an interface and a processor. An interface configured to receive a face tracking data and receive a sensor data. The processor configured to determine a degree of drowsiness based at least in part on the face tracking data and the sensor data; in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a first threshold, capture data; and in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a second threshold, provide a warning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser
  • Patent number: 9501690
    Abstract: A system for passive driver identification comprises an input interface and a processor. The input interface is configured to receive a collection of face data from a vehicle event recorder. The processor is configured to 1) determine a set of face data of the collection of face data that is associated with a trip; 2) determine a first album associated with the trip, wherein the set of face data associated with the trip is similar to face data of other trips in the first album, and wherein the set of face data associated with the trip is dissimilar to face data of a set of trips in a second album; and 3) assign an identifier that associates the trip to the first album.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Patent number: 9472083
    Abstract: A system for event triggering comprises an interface and a processor. An interface configured to receive a face tracking data and receive a sensor data. The processor configured to determine a degree of drowsiness based at least in part on the face tracking data and the sensor data; in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a first threshold, capture data; and in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a second threshold, provide a warning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventor: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser
  • Patent number: 9390568
    Abstract: A system for driver identification comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to receive a driving maneuver signature and to determine a driver identification based at least in part on the driving maneuver signature. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith, Erwin R. Boer
  • Publication number: 20160137142
    Abstract: A system for capturing an event comprises a processor and a memory. The processor was configured to a) determine that a vehicle is approaching a location of interest; b) capture an image of the location; c) analyze the image to determine a state of the location; and d) modify an event criterion based at least in part on the state of the location. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Christopher S. Williams
  • Patent number: 9344683
    Abstract: A system for capturing an event comprises a processor and a memory. The processor was configured to a) determine that a vehicle is approaching a location of interest; b) capture an image of the location; c) analyze the image to determine a state of the location; and d) modify an event criterion based at least in part on the state of the location. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Christopher S. Williams
  • Publication number: 20160086043
    Abstract: A system for providing real-time alerts or actions comprises an image capturing device and a processor and a memory. The image capturing device is for capturing an image during vehicle operation and of an expected driver location. The processor is configured to: 1) detect a face of a driver in the image; 2) determine a set of face data from the image; and 3) determine authentication based at least in part on the set of face data. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Greg Sutton, Tom Butch, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Patent number: 9280857
    Abstract: A dynamic uploading protocol comprises an input interface configured to receive a manifest comprising a plurality of events which may be uploaded; wherein the manifest additionally comprises sensor information relating to each of the plurality of events. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a processor configured to determine whether to upload additional information about each event, wherein determining whether to upload additional information about each event is based at least in part on the sensor information and contextual information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises an output interface configured to request the additional information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, Larry Richardson, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Gabriela Surpi
  • Patent number: 9235750
    Abstract: A system for providing real-time alerts or actions comprises an image capturing device and a processor and a memory. The image capturing device is for capturing an image during vehicle operation and of an expected driver location. The processor is configured to: 1) detect a face of a driver in the image; 2) determine a set of face data from the image; and 3) determine authentication based at least in part on the set of face data. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sutton, Tom Butch, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Publication number: 20150379331
    Abstract: A system for passive driver identification comprises an input interface and a processor. The input interface is configured to receive a collection of face data from a vehicle event recorder. The processor is configured to 1) determine a set of face data of the collection of face data that is associated with a trip; 2) determine a first album associated with the trip, wherein the set of face data associated with the trip is similar to face data of other trips in the first album, and wherein the set of face data associated with the trip is dissimilar to face data of a set of trips in a second album; and 3) assign an identifier that associates the trip to the first album.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Patent number: 9180887
    Abstract: A system for identifying a driver comprises an image capturing device, a processor, and a memory. The image is captured during vehicle operation and of an expected driver location. The processor is configured to detect a face of a driver in the image, determine a set of face data from the image, and identify the driver based at least in part on the set of face data. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Publication number: 20150310676
    Abstract: A dynamic uploading protocol comprises an input interface configured to receive a manifest comprising a plurality of events which may be uploaded; wherein the manifest additionally comprises sensor information relating to each of the plurality of events. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a processor configured to determine whether to upload additional information about each event, wherein determining whether to upload additional information about each event is based at least in part on the sensor information and contextual information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises an output interface configured to request the additional information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, Larry Richardson, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Gabriela Surpi
  • Patent number: 9158962
    Abstract: A system for passive driver identification comprises an input interface and a processor. The input interface is configured to receive a collection of face data from a vehicle event recorder. The processor is configured to 1) determine a set of face data of the collection of face data that is associated with a trip; 2) determine a first album associated with the trip, wherein the set of face data associated with the trip is similar to face data of other trips in the first album, and wherein the set of face data associated with the trip is dissimilar to face data of a set of trips in a second album; and 3) assign an identifier that associates the trip to the first album.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith
  • Publication number: 20150235485
    Abstract: A system for driver identification comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to receive a driving maneuver signature and to determine a driver identification based at least in part on the driving maneuver signature. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Andrew Tombras Smith, Erwin R. Boer
  • Patent number: 9098956
    Abstract: A dynamic uploading protocol comprises an input interface configured to receive a manifest comprising a plurality of events which may be uploaded; wherein the manifest additionally comprises sensor information relating to each of the plurality of events. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a processor configured to determine whether to upload additional information about each event, wherein determining whether to upload additional information about each event is based at least in part on the sensor information and contextual information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises an output interface configured to request the additional information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, Larry Richardson, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Gabriela Surpi
  • Publication number: 20150137979
    Abstract: A system for event triggering comprises an interface and a processor. An interface configured to receive a face tracking data and receive a sensor data. The processor configured to determine a degree of drowsiness based at least in part on the face tracking data and the sensor data; in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a first threshold, capture data; and in the event that the degree of drowsiness is greater than a second threshold, provide a warning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser
  • Publication number: 20150088335
    Abstract: A dynamic uploading protocol comprises an input interface configured to receive a manifest comprising a plurality of events which may be uploaded; wherein the manifest additionally comprises sensor information relating to each of the plurality of events. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a processor configured to determine whether to upload additional information about each event, wherein determining whether to upload additional information about each event is based at least in part on the sensor information and contextual information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises an output interface configured to request the additional information. The system for a dynamic uploading protocol additionally comprises a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Lytx, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Lambert, Larry Richardson, Syrus C. Nemat-Nasser, Gabriela Surpi