Duncan John Curtis

Title: Innovations by Duncan John Curtis

Introduction

Duncan John Curtis is an accomplished inventor based in Hayward, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in user interface design and augmented reality. With a total of five patents to his name, Curtis continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a display screen or portion thereof having a graphical user interface. This patent focuses on user interface and augmented reality for representing vehicles and persons. Techniques for assisting a passenger in identifying a vehicle and for assisting a vehicle in identifying a passenger are discussed in this patent. Additionally, the patent covers methods for capturing data via sensors on a vehicle or user device and presenting such data in various formats. For instance, in the context of a ride-hailing service using autonomous vehicles, these techniques can identify a passenger at the start of a trip and assist them in recognizing the dispatched autonomous vehicle. Furthermore, data captured by sensors can be utilized to initiate a ride, determine a pickup location, orient a user within an environment, and provide visualizations or augmented reality elements to enhance the user experience.

Career Highlights

Duncan John Curtis is currently employed at Zoox, Inc., a company known for its innovative approach to autonomous vehicles. His work at Zoox has allowed him to explore cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of advanced transportation solutions.

Collaborations