Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12000157B1

Today’s Patent – Camera-radar sensor fusion using local attention mechanism

NIDHI KHETAN

NIDHI KHETAN

Published on January 4, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12000157B1

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for camera-radar sensor fusion using local attention mechanism enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent – Camera-radar sensor fusion using local attention mechanism
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12000157B1
Patent Number: US12000157B1
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: January 5, 2025
Assignee: Waymo Llc

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US20230213643A1) was invented by Jyh-Jing,HwangHenrik, KretzschmarDragomir Anguelov patented by USPTO on 05-01-2022. Currently, it stands assigned to Waymo Llc. Traditional neural networks process data from individual sensors, such as camera sensors or radar sensors, to identify objects and characterize scenes. However, these approaches often lack robustness, especially in challenging scenarios such as […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12000157B1, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent – Camera-radar sensor fusion using local attention mechanism
Figure: Today’s Patent – Camera-radar sensor fusion using local attention mechanism — Official Technical Drawing · US12000157B1

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Camera-radar sensor fusion using local attention mechanism” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12000157B1 position Waymo Llc with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

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NIDHI KHETAN

NIDHI KHETAN

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