Lyft. has been granted a patent for a system that aggregates online and offline data from a mobile application to determine travel distances. The method includes correcting distance errors using telemetry information and displaying the corrected travel distance through a provider application associated with the vehicle. GlobalData’s report on Lyft gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Lyft, Autonomous delivery vehicle navigation system was a key innovation area identified from patents. Lyft's grant share as of July 2024 was 58%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Travel distance correction for online and offline vehicle data
The granted patent US12073447B1 outlines a computer-implemented method and system for accurately determining travel distances associated with a vehicle in communication with a dynamic matching system. The method involves collecting online and offline data based on the vehicle's communication status, calculating both online and offline travel distances, and utilizing telemetry information to ascertain the total distance traveled. A key feature of the method is the generation of a corrected travel distance, which addresses any discrepancies between the total distance and the recorded online or offline distances. This corrected distance is then displayed through a provider application associated with the vehicle, ensuring users have access to accurate travel metrics.
Additionally, the patent details the process of obtaining online data from a provider computing device and offline data from an alternative electronic device, such as a telematics unit, particularly when the provider device is unavailable. The method includes comparing multiple sets of online data to enhance accuracy and determining cost metrics based on the corrected travel distance. The system is designed to monitor various travel scenarios, including distances traveled while waiting for transportation matches and during pickups or drop-offs. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to improving the reliability of travel distance reporting for vehicles engaged with dynamic matching systems.
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