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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Jonathan Lee Pedersen

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Autonomous Vehicles. Top assignee: Waymo LLC. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jonathan Lee Pedersen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jonathan-lee-pedersen

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 19(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Palo Alto, CA (US) (2021 - 2024)
  • San Francisco, CA (US) (2022 - 2024)
  • Brooklyn, NY (US) (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 2,142 
 
Waymo LLC
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Quality Scoring
Driving Maneuvers
Parking Behaviors
Pullovers
Machine Learning
Simulations
Customer Identification
Driving Behaviors
Speed Reasoning
Uncertainty
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12747955 - Quality scoring for pullovers for autonomous vehicles (2026-09-29),
2. 12669341 - Speed reasoning in the presence of uncertainty when pulling over (2026-06-30),
3. 12585847 - Simulations for evaluating driving behaviors of autonomous vehicles (2026-03-24),
4. 12552416 - Identifying a customer of an autonomous vehicle (2026-02-17),
5. 12280767 - Driveway maneuvers for autonomous vehicles (2025-04-21),
6. 12130147 - Quality scoring for pullovers for autonomous vehicles (2024-10-29),
7. 12097876 - Driveway pullovers for autonomous vehicles (2024-09-24),
8. 12071162 - Pull-over location selection using machine learning (2024-08-27),
9. 11904902 - Identifying a customer of an autonomous vehicle (2024-02-20),
10. 11884264 - Driveway maneuvers for autonomous vehicles (2024-01-30),
11. 11859989 - Speed reasoning in the presence of uncertainty when pulling over (2024-01-02),
12. 11780462 - Driveway pullovers for autonomous vehicles (2023-10-10),
13. 11720102 - Parking behaviors for autonomous vehicles (2023-08-08),
14. 11498585 - Driveway pullovers for autonomous vehicles (2022-11-15),
15. 11048256 - Parking behaviors for autonomous vehicles (2021-06-29),

Title: Innovations of Jonathan Lee Pedersen in Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Introduction

Jonathan Lee Pedersen is a prominent inventor based in Palo Alto, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of autonomous vehicle technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and safety of autonomous vehicles, particularly in complex driving scenarios.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, one notable invention is related to "Driveway maneuvers for autonomous vehicles." This patent outlines a method for controlling an autonomous vehicle to enter a driveway, particularly when picking up or dropping off passengers. The system evaluates the traffic conditions and determines the best approach for the vehicle to safely navigate to the desired location. Another significant patent is "Quality scoring for pullovers for autonomous vehicles." This invention involves assessing the quality of predetermined pullover locations for autonomous vehicles. By analyzing various characteristics of these locations, the system can provide a quality score that helps the vehicle select the most suitable pullover spot.

Career Highlights

Jonathan Lee Pedersen is currently employed at Waymo LLC, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology. His role involves developing innovative solutions that improve the performance and safety of self-driving cars. His expertise in this field has positioned him as a key contributor to the advancement of autonomous driving systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Jonathan has collaborated with notable colleagues, including John Wesley Dyer and Michael Epstein. These

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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