This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Woven by Toyota, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Manuel Ahumada and Autonomous Vehicle Control
Introduction
Manuel Ahumada is an inventor based in Los Altos, California. His patent work concerns control systems for autonomous vehicles, including methods designed to support both semi-autonomous and fully autonomous driving.
Latest Patents
Ahumada is associated with 1 patent: “Single Control Scheme for Two Autonomous Driving Modes Using Model Predictive Control Envelope.” The invention describes systems and methods that use a common control scheme to control a vehicle in semi-autonomous and fully autonomous modes. It incorporates reference tracking for driving inputs and vehicle state, and some embodiments implement the scheme using Model Predictive Control (MPC).
Career Highlights
Ahumada works at Woven by Toyota, Inc., where his patent work relates to autonomous driving technology. The disclosed approach aims to provide a shared control framework across different levels of vehicle autonomy.
Collaborations
Ahumada’s listed coworkers include Carrie G. Bobier-Tiu and Sarah M. Koehler. Their inclusion reflects professional connections associated with his work, though the available information does not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Manuel Ahumada’s patent focuses on applying a common, MPC-based control scheme to semi-autonomous and fully autonomous driving, contributing to the development of adaptable vehicle automation systems.
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