Bin L Ran

Author:

Bin Ran

ISBN #:

0387583602

Author:

Bin Ran

ISBN #:

3540611398

US Patent:

63176866, Nov 13, 2001

Filed:

Jul 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/621063

Inventors:

Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI

International Classification:

G01W 100

US Classification:

701210

Abstract:

A traffic information system for predicting travel times utilizes Internet based collecting and disseminating of information. The system accounts for vehicle type, driver specific disposition, and its predictions of future traffic account for the effects of predictable events, particularly weather, on traffic patterns. The traffic information system includes a computer model of a transportation route map, the route map having a multiplicity of possible destinations points connected by route segments. An equation is developed for each route segment, the equation incorporating variables and constants which relate to the fixed and variable parameters which are indicative of the time it will take to travel along a particular route segment. Predicted travel time along the route segment can be improved over historical data for a time in the future for which there are reasonably accurate weather predictions. Incorporation of the effect of predicted weather on travel time over a route segment can be accomplished by developing a correlation between weather conditions and decreased traffic speeds.

US Patent:

57327858, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

Mar 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/623588

Inventors:

Bin Ran - Madison WI
Wenjing Huang - Madison WI

Assignee:

Transmart Technologies, Inc. - Madison WI

International Classification:

B60D 128

US Classification:

180271

Abstract:

A proactive vehicle safety device, a proactive exterior airbag system, is disclosed, which consists of a detection subsystem, a control subsystem and a deployment subsystem. The design of each of the subsystems is provided. The detection method, control method and deployment method of the proactive exterior airbag system are also provided. Two types of exterior airbags are disclosed.

US Patent:

62090267, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Mar 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/813903

Inventors:

Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI
Jing Li - Fitchburg WI

International Classification:

G06F19/00

US Classification:

709218

Abstract:

An Internet utility which receives information about a proposed trip, including trip origin, destination and time. The web based utility calculates at least one route and provides periodic automatic updates of information related to the route such as traffic and weather conditions. Other information which may be automatically periodically transmitted includes information about other transportation systems which may interface with a trip such as airline departure or arrival times. Specific information related to a trip or destination such as availability of parking at the destination also constitute the automatically transmitted information.

US Patent:

20210311491, Oct 7, 2021

Filed:

Mar 4, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/192529

Inventors:

- Fitchburg WI, US
Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI, US
Yang Cheng - Middleton WI, US
Tianyi Chen - Madison WI, US
Xiaotian Li - Madison WI, US
Kunsong Shi - Madison WI, US
Haotian Shi - Madison WI, US
Yifan Yao - Madison WI, US
Ran Yi - Madison WI, US
Keshu Wu - Madison WI, US
Yang Zhou - Madison WI, US

International Classification:

G05D 1/02
G05D 1/00

Abstract:

Provided herein is technology relating to transportation operations and management services and particularly, but not exclusively, to systems and methods for an intelligent roadside toolbox (IRT) that facilitates vehicle operations and control for distributed driving systems (DDS).

US Patent:

20210005085, Jan 7, 2021

Filed:

Jul 1, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/917997

Inventors:

- Fitchburg WI, US
Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI, US
Shen Li - Madison WI, US
Tianyi Chen - Madison WI, US
Yuan Zheng - Madison WI, US
Xiaotian Li - Madison WI, US
Zhen Zhang - Madison WI, US
Yang Zhou - Madison WI, US

International Classification:

G08G 1/16
G08G 1/01
G08G 1/0967

Abstract:

Provided herein is technology relating to connected and automated highway systems and particularly, but not exclusively, to systems and methods for providing localized self-evolving artificial intelligence for intelligent road infrastructure systems.

US Patent:

20200019894, Jan 16, 2020

Filed:

Jul 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/506470

Inventors:

- Fitchburg WI, US
Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI, US
Tianyi Chen - Madison WI, US
Tianya Zhang - Madison WI, US
Xiaowen Jiang - Madison WI, US
Zhenxing Yao - Madison WI, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/04
G08G 1/00
G08G 1/01
G08G 1/0967
G05D 1/02
G05D 1/00

Abstract:

This technology describes one type of CAVH services focusing on fixed-route trips such as commuting, shopping, school, and other trips that users previously travel recurrently and frequently. The technology describes the system architecture of the proposed fixed-route services. The technology includes methods of calibrating, providing, and optimizing the functionalities of such fixed-route services. The detailed methods are proposed for pre-trip, enroute, trip chaining, and post-trip operations, the cyber-physical security, and privacy protection for the users and participating vehicles.

US Patent:

20200020228, Jan 16, 2020

Filed:

Jul 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/506502

Inventors:

- Fitchburg WI, US
Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI, US
Zhen Zhang - Madison WI, US
Tianyi Chen - Madison WI, US
Shen Li - Madison WI, US
Kunsong Shi - Madison WI, US
Jian Zhang - Madison WI, US
Xia Wan - Fitchburg WI, US
Xiaoxuan Chen - Madison WI, US
Linchao Li - Madison WI, US
Qin Li - Madison WI, US
Linghui Xu - Madison WI, US

International Classification:

G08G 1/09
H04W 12/08
H04L 29/06
G08G 1/01
G05D 1/00
H04W 12/02

Abstract:

The technology provides systems and methods for a system providing customized and route-specific operations, control, and services for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) according to user origin and destination requests, based on connected automated vehicle highway (CAVH) systems which includes an intelligent road infrastructure system providing transportation management and operations and individual vehicle control for CAV.

US Patent:

20200020234, Jan 16, 2020

Filed:

Jul 8, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/504977

Inventors:

- Fitchburg WI, US
Bin Ran - Fitchburg WI, US
Shen Li - Madison WI, US
Zhen Zhang - Madison WI, US
Tianyi Chen - Madison WI, US
Linhui Ye - Madison WI, US
Kunsong Shi - Madison WI, US
Xiaotian Li - Madison WI, US
Huachun Tan - Madison WI, US
Jian Zhang - Fitchburg WI, US

International Classification:

G08G 1/16
G08G 1/01
G08B 25/00
B60W 50/14
B60W 40/105
G05D 1/02
G05D 1/00

Abstract:

The present technology relates generally to systems and methods for safe vehicle operations and control of connected automated vehicle highway (CAVH) systems to operate and manage connected and automated vehicles.