公开(公告)号：US11299093B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US17092623

申请日：2020-11-09

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  George Dalman Nelson, III ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Josh Alexander Jimenez

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  H04R1/40 ,  G08G1/16 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R1/32

Abstract: Techniques for using beam-formed acoustic notifications for pedestrian notification are described. Computing device(s) can receive sensor data associated with an object in an environment of a vehicle. The computing device(s) can determine first data for emitting a first beam of acoustic energy via speaker(s) of an acoustic array associated with the vehicle, and second data for emitting a second beam of acoustic energy via speakers of the acoustic array. The computing device(s) can cause the speaker(s) to emit the first beam in a direction of the object at a first time and the second beam in the direction of the object at a second time. Directions of propagation of the first beam and the second beam are offset so that the object can localize the source the acoustic notification, thereby localizing the vehicle in the environment.

公开(公告)号：US11027648B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-08

申请号：US16193945

申请日：2018-11-16

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Kevin Mark Karol ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  G10K13/00 ,  G10K9/12

Abstract: A vehicle computing system may implement techniques to dynamically adjust a volume and/or frequency of a sound emitted from a vehicle to warn an object (e.g., dynamic object) of a potential conflict with the vehicle. The techniques may include determining a baseline noise level and/or frequencies proximate to the object. The baseline noise level and/or frequencies may be determined based on an identification of one or more noise generating objects in the environment. The vehicle computing system may determine the volume and/or a frequency of the sound based in part on the baseline noise level and/or frequencies, an urgency of the warning, a probability of conflict between the vehicle and the object, a speed of the object, etc.

公开(公告)号：US20200156538A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16193945

申请日：2018-11-16

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Kevin Mark Karol ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  G10K9/12 ,  G10K13/00

Abstract: A vehicle computing system may implement techniques to dynamically adjust a volume and/or frequency of a sound emitted from a vehicle to warn an object (e.g., dynamic object) of a potential conflict with the vehicle. The techniques may include determining a baseline noise level and/or frequencies proximate to the object. The baseline noise level and/or frequencies may be determined based on an identification of one or more noise generating objects in the environment. The vehicle computing system may determine the volume and/or a frequency of the sound based in part on the baseline noise level and/or frequencies, an urgency of the warning, a probability of conflict between the vehicle and the object, a speed of the object, etc.

公开(公告)号：US20240198954A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18586340

申请日：2024-02-23

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Auver Cedric Austria ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  Kevin Mark Karol ,  Ishan Sain ,  Amy Chong ,  Andrew Allen Haskin ,  Jingyi Zhang

IPC: B60R25/01 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/30 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60R25/34 ,  G06V20/56

CPC classification number: B60R25/01 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/305 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60R25/34 ,  G06V20/56

Abstract: A door interface system for a vehicle door includes a sensor and a visual indicator. The sensor may be a proximity sensor and may be positioned proximate to the visual indicator such that it will detect an object proximate to the proximity sensor. The visual indicator may convey the position of the sensor and/or a status of the vehicle door. The door interface system is configured to control the vehicle door based at least in part on detecting an object proximate the visual indicator.

公开(公告)号：US20210122291A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：US17092623

申请日：2020-11-09

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  George Dalman Nelson, III ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Josh Alexander Jimenez

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  H04R1/40 ,  G08G1/16 ,  H04R3/12

Abstract: Techniques for using beam-formed acoustic notifications for pedestrian notification are described. Computing device(s) can receive sensor data associated with an object in an environment of a vehicle. The computing device(s) can determine first data for emitting a first beam of acoustic energy via speaker(s) of an acoustic array associated with the vehicle, and second data for emitting a second beam of acoustic energy via speakers of the acoustic array. The computing device(s) can cause the speaker(s) to emit the first beam in a direction of the object at a first time and the second beam in the direction of the object at a second time. Directions of propagation of the first beam and the second beam are offset so that the object can localize the source the acoustic notification, thereby localizing the vehicle in the environment.

公开(公告)号：US10829040B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16436486

申请日：2019-06-10

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  George Dalman Nelson, III ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Josh Alexander Jimenez

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  H04R1/40 ,  G08G1/16 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R1/32

Abstract: Techniques for using beam-formed acoustic notifications for pedestrian notification are described. Computing device(s) can receive sensor data associated with an object in an environment of a vehicle. The computing device(s) can determine first data for emitting a first beam of acoustic energy via speaker(s) of an acoustic array associated with the vehicle, and second data for emitting a second beam of acoustic energy via speakers of the acoustic array. The computing device(s) can cause the speaker(s) to emit the first beam in a direction of the object at a first time and the second beam in the direction of the object at a second time. Directions of propagation of the first beam and the second beam are offset so that the object can localize the source the acoustic notification, thereby localizing the vehicle in the environment.

公开(公告)号：US11912233B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17112308

申请日：2020-12-04

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Auver Cedric Austria ,  Amy Chong ,  Andrew Allen Haskin ,  Kevin Mark Karol ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  Ishan Sain ,  Jingyi Zhang

IPC: B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/30 ,  B60R25/34 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R25/10 ,  G06V20/56

CPC classification number: B60R25/01 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/305 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60R25/34 ,  G06V20/56

Abstract: A door interface system for a vehicle door includes a sensor and a visual indicator. The sensor may be a proximity sensor and may be positioned proximate to the visual indicator such that it will detect an object proximate to the proximity sensor. The visual indicator may convey the position of the sensor and/or a status of the vehicle door. The door interface system is configured to control the vehicle door based at least in part on detecting an object proximate the visual indicator.

公开(公告)号：US10809081B1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US15970006

申请日：2018-05-03

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy David Kentley-Klay ,  Duncan John Curtis ,  Donovan Anton Bass ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  Auver Cedric Austria

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/017 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G01C21/30

Abstract: Techniques for assisting a passenger to identify a vehicle and for assisting a vehicle to identify a passenger are discussed herein. Also discussed herein are techniques for capturing data via sensors on a vehicle or user device and for presenting such data in various formats. For example, in the context of a ride hailing service using autonomous vehicles, the techniques discussed herein can be used to identify a passenger of the autonomous vehicle at the start of a trip, and can be used to assist a passenger to identify an autonomous vehicle that has been dispatched for that particular passenger. Additionally, data captured by sensors of the vehicle and/or by sensors of a user device can be used to initiate a ride, determine a pickup location, orient a user within an environment, and/or provide visualizations or augmented reality elements to provide information and/or enrich a user experience.

公开(公告)号：US20190359128A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-28

申请号：US16436486

申请日：2019-06-10

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  George Dalman Nelson, III ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Josh Alexander Jimenez

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  H04R3/12 ,  G08G1/16 ,  H04R1/40

Abstract: Techniques for using beam-formed acoustic notifications for pedestrian notification are described. Computing device(s) can receive sensor data associated with an object in an environment of a vehicle. The computing device(s) can determine first data for emitting a first beam of acoustic energy via speaker(s) of an acoustic array associated with the vehicle, and second data for emitting a second beam of acoustic energy via speakers of the acoustic array. The computing device(s) can cause the speaker(s) to emit the first beam in a direction of the object at a first time and the second beam in the direction of the object at a second time. Directions of propagation of the first beam and the second beam are offset so that the object can localize the source the acoustic notification, thereby localizing the vehicle in the environment.

公开(公告)号：US10315563B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15986739

申请日：2018-05-22

Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

Inventor： Jacob Avi Harper ,  Jeremy Yi-Xiong Yang ,  Forrest Leighton Merrill ,  Michael Moshe Kohen ,  George Dalman Nelson, III ,  Subasingha Shaminda Subasingha ,  Josh Alexander Jimenez

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  H04R1/40 ,  G08G1/16 ,  H04R3/12

Abstract: Techniques for using beam-formed acoustic notifications for pedestrian notification are described. Computing device(s) can receive sensor data associated with an object in an environment of a vehicle. The computing device(s) can determine first data for emitting a first beam of acoustic energy via speaker(s) of an acoustic array associated with the vehicle, and second data for emitting a second beam of acoustic energy via speakers of the acoustic array. The computing device(s) can cause the speaker(s) to emit the first beam in a direction of the object at a first time and the second beam in the direction of the object at a second time. Directions of propagation of the first beam and the second beam are offset so that the object can localize the source the acoustic notification, thereby localizing the vehicle in the environment.