This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Apple Inc.. Active years: 2020-2022.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2020-2022
Title: Innovations by Luke Burke Johnson
Introduction
Luke Burke Johnson is an accomplished inventor based in Sunnyvale, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of autonomous vehicle technology. With a total of 3 patents, his work focuses on enhancing vehicle motion control and environmental understanding.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Unified scene graphs." This invention involves obtaining indications of static objects, such as lane segments and signs, as well as dynamic objects like moving vehicles and pedestrians in a vehicle's operational environment. A graph is generated that comprises multiple nodes and edges, where each node represents a respective object, and edges indicate relationships between these objects. The graph also includes an uncertainty metric associated with these relationships. A geometric analysis is performed to refine the graph by excluding certain edges. This graph is then utilized to perform various operations related to vehicle movements.
Another notable patent is "Decision making for autonomous vehicle motion control." This invention describes a behavior planner that generates multiple conditional action sequences for a vehicle using a tree search algorithm and heuristics derived from machine learning models. Each sequence corresponds to anticipated states of the vehicle. Some of these action sequences are provided to a motion selector, which generates motion-control directives based on the received sequences and sensor data, transmitting these directives to the vehicle's control subsystems.
Career Highlights
Luke Burke Johnson is currently employed at Apple Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of autonomous vehicle technology. His work is instrumental in advancing the capabilities of vehicles to navigate complex environments safely and efficiently.
Collaborations
He collaborates with talented individuals such as Joshua D Redding and Martin Levihn, contributing to a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge technology.
Conclusion
Luke Burke Johnson's contributions to autonomous vehicle technology through his patents demonstrate his innovative spirit and commitment to enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency. His work continues to influence the future of transportation.