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James N. Nickolaou
Also filed as: NICKOLAOU JAMES · NICKOLAOU JAMES N · NICKOLAOU JAMES NICHOLAS
39 granted patents·9 pending applications·528 citations·filing 2004–2023
98Inventor score
Files withGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC15APTIV TECH LTD9GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC9NICKOLAOU JAMES N6ZENG SHUQING3
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48 records- 0198US11431881B2Phased metalens for adjusting a focus of an imageAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 30, 2022·8 cites·20 claims
- 0298US11089188B1Phased metalens for adjusting a focus of an imageAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 10, 2021·8 cites·20 claims
- 0398US11089197B1Camera with phased metalensAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 10, 2021·8 cites·22 claims
- 0498US8798841B1System and method for improving sensor visibility of vehicle in autonomous driving modeGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 5, 2014·135 cites·21 claims
- 0596US8775064B2Sensor alignment process and tools for active safety vehicle applicationsZENG SHUQING·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 8, 2014·67 cites·16 claims
- 0694US11638067B2Phased metalens for adjusting a focus of an imageAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 25, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 0793US11796325B2Vehicle localization using map and vision dataAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 24, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 0893US8620549B2Vehicle safety systems and methodsNICKOLAOU JAMES N·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 31, 2013·37 cites·19 claims
- 0992US11802771B2Standard-definition to high-definition navigation route determinationAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 31, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 1092US9255988B2Object fusion system of multiple radar imaging sensorsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 9, 2016·22 cites·17 claims
- 1192US8823552B1Vehicle with apparatus for generating and displaying a predefined light patternGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 2, 2014·17 cites·20 claims
- 1292US8600606B2Vehicle safety systems and methodsNICKOLAOU JAMES N·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 3, 2013·29 cites·20 claims
- 1390US9898931B1Method and apparatus for detecting hazards and transmitting alertsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 20, 2018·9 cites·19 claims
- 1489US12233533B2Robot management in populated areasAptiv Technologies AG·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 25, 2025·2 cites·20 claims
- 1589US9834207B2Method and system for detecting, tracking and estimating stationary roadside objectsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 5, 2017·15 cites·26 claims
- 1689US8306672B2Vehicular terrain detection system and methodNICKOLAOU JAMES N·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 6, 2012·31 cites·20 claims
- 1788US10232828B2Circular spray nozzle system and method for cleaning a cylindrical surface of a componentGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 19, 2019·4 cites·18 claims
- 1888US9435653B2Sensor-aided vehicle positioning systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 6, 2016·12 cites·12 claims
- 1987US9563808B2Target grouping techniques for object fusionGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 7, 2017·8 cites·18 claims
- 2087US8706417B2Anchor lane selection method using navigation input in road change scenariosZENG SHUQING·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 22, 2014·13 cites·20 claims
- 2185US8798887B2System and method for estimating the mass of a vehicleNICKOLAOU JAMES N·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 5, 2014·18 cites·18 claims
- 2284US11754666B2Radar detection prioritization based on downstream feedbackAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 12, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 2384US10521977B2Methods and systems for integrated vehicle sensor calibration and maintenanceGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 31, 2019·7 cites·13 claims
- 2484US9335178B2Method for using street level images to enhance automated driving mode for vehicleGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2014·Granted May 10, 2016·12 cites·18 claims
- 2582US10360458B2Method of calculating dimensions of a towed vehicleGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 23, 2019·4 cites·14 claims
- 2682US8705797B2Enhanced data association of fusion using weighted Bayesian filteringZENG SHUQING·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 22, 2014·12 cites·20 claims
- 2776US9970772B2Sensor-aided vehicle positioning systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted May 15, 2018·2 cites·19 claims
- 2875US10196007B2Vehicle sensor mounting systemsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 5, 2019·3 cites·19 claims
- 2970US9684168B2Apparatus for digital projection using holographic techniquesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 20, 2017·1 cites·18 claims
- 3067US9891628B2Sensor-based association of traffic control devices to traffic lanes for autonomous vehicle navigationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 13, 2018·1 cites·17 claims
- 3167US9453737B2Vehicle localizationNICKOLAOU JAMES N·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 27, 2016·4 cites·17 claims
- 3267US7333024B2Method, system and storage medium for managing automated system eventsGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 19, 2008·14 cites·18 claims
- 3365US8818678B2Method for preventing activation of resume function in a cruise control systemSALINGER JEREMY A·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 26, 2014·4 cites·9 claims
- 3463US11818452B2Camera with phased metalensAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 14, 2023·0 cites·16 claims
- 3557US12214785B2Vehicle localization to map dataAptiv Technologies AG·Filed 2022·Granted Feb 4, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
- 3657US9404742B2Distance determination system for a vehicle using holographic techniquesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 2, 2016·1 cites·20 claims
- 3757US8131442B2Method for operating a cruise control system for a vehicleLABUHN PAMELA I·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 6, 2012·4 cites·9 claims
- 3857US7587804B2System and method for optimization of product throughputGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 15, 2009·9 cites·18 claims
- 3953US2024246560A1Robot Management in Populated AreasAPTIV TECH LTD·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4048US2007130328A1Progress tracking method for uptime improvementNICKOLAOU JAMES N·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 4143US2015115571A1Smart towGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4243US2011025548A1System and method for vehicle sensor fusionGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4342US7353074B2Production loss tracking systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 1, 2008·0 cites·30 claims
- 4442US2015102955A1Measurement association in vehiclesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4542US2014257686A1Vehicle lane determinationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4641US2019018409A1Systems and methods for providing an intelligent override for a driving automation systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
- 4739US2019286126A1Remote end-point drop-off navigation guidanceGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2018·Application pending·0 cites
- 4838US2016231124A1Horizon-based driver assistance systems and methodsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
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