Patents by Inventor TIERRA BILLS

TIERRA BILLS 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).

  • Moving traffic obstacle detection and avoidance
    Patent number: 11209825
    Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles. In embodiments, a database of historical and potential moving traffic obstacles is generated from vehicle sensor data. The database includes vehicle manoeuvre data and characterizations thereof. The database is used to map moving traffic obstacle locations such that driving aids and autonomous vehicles can account for such obstacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Reginald Bryant, Xiangzhu Long, Aisha Walcott, John Wamburu
  • Moving traffic obstacle detection and avoidance
    Patent number: 11181918
    Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles. In embodiments, a database of historical and potential moving traffic obstacles is generated from vehicle sensor data. The database includes vehicle manoeuvre data and characterizations thereof. The database is used to map moving traffic obstacle locations such that driving aids and autonomous vehicles can account for such obstacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Reginald Bryant, Xiangzhu Long, Aisha Walcott, John Wamburu
  • System and method for controlling ride comfort in a vehicle
    Patent number: 10254122
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed methods and systems for automated route analysis and recommendation of preferred routes. Recommended routes may be vehicle specific, and custom-selected based on historical data and weighting factors such as road roughness and traversal time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Reginald Bryant, David Kaguma, Michiaki Tatsubori, Aisha Walcott, John Mbari Wamburu
  • MOVING TRAFFIC OBSTACLE DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE
    Publication number: 20190004523
    Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles. In embodiments, a database of historical and potential moving traffic obstacles is generated from vehicle sensor data. The database includes vehicle manoeuvre data and characterizations thereof. The database is used to map moving traffic obstacle locations such that driving aids and autonomous vehicles can account for such obstacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: TIERRA BILLS, REGINALD BRYANT, XIANGZHU LONG, AISHA WALCOTT, JOHN WAMBURU
  • MOVING TRAFFIC OBSTACLE DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE
    Publication number: 20190004525
    Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles. In embodiments, a database of historical and potential moving traffic obstacles is generated from vehicle sensor data. The database includes vehicle manoeuvre data and characterizations thereof. The database is used to map moving traffic obstacle locations such that driving aids and autonomous vehicles can account for such obstacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: TIERRA BILLS, REGINALD BRYANT, XIANGZHU LONG, AISHA WALCOTT, JOHN WAMBURU
  • Method of quickly detecting road distress
    Patent number: 10109191
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention involves methods and systems suitable for roadway monitoring, mapping, and maintenance. The probability of a road distress is calculated by combining various sources of data, and automatic alerts are generated to request mobilization of a road repair resource. Various methods are included to increase the accuracy of the probability calculations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Reginald Bryant, Michiaki Tatsubori, Aisha Walcott
  • System and Method for Controlling Ride Comfort in a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20180038705
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed methods and systems for automated route analysis and recommendation of preferred routes. Recommended routes may be vehicle specific, and custom-selected based on historical data and weighting factors such as road roughness and traversal time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: TIERRA BILLS, REGINALD BRYANT, DAVID KAGUMA, MICHIAKI TATSUBORI, AISHA WALCOTT, JOHN MBARI WAMBURU
  • System and method for vehicle assisted response to road conditions
    Patent number: 9840252
    Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and systems for assisting drivers, automated driver systems, and other vehicle operators with detection, avoidance, and mitigation of the hazards posed by aberrations in roadways. The invention provides complete or partial relief to vehicles traveling on roadways in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Joel Branch, Reginald Bryant, David Kaguma, Michiaki Tatsubori, Aisha Walcott, John Mbari Wamburu
  • METHOD OF QUICKLY DETECTING ROAD DISTRESS
    Publication number: 20170229012
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the invention involves methods and systems suitable for roadway monitoring, mapping, and maintenance. The probability of a road distress is calculated by combining various sources of data, and automatic alerts are generated to request mobilization of a road repair resource. Various methods are included to increase the accuracy of the probability calculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Tierra Bills, Reginald Bryant, Michiaki Tatsubori, Aisha Walcott
  • System and Method for Vehicle Assisted Response to Road Conditions
    Publication number: 20170158191
    Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and systems for assisting drivers, automated driver systems, and other vehicle operators with detection, avoidance, and mitigation of the hazards posed by aberrations in roadways. The invention provides complete or partial relief to vehicles traveling on roadways in a variety of conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: TIERRA BILLS, JOEL W. BRANCH, REGINALD BRYANT, DAVID KAGUMA, MICHIAKI TATSUBORI, AISHA WALCOTT, JOHN MBARI WAMBURU