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Water depth detection for vehicle navigation

US10018475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2016
Grant dateJul 10, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/35
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for vehicle navigation with water depth detection. An example disclosed method includes determining a current and a projected water depth for road segments of and around a current route to a destination. Additionally, the example method includes, in response to the current or the projected water depth of the road segments of the current route exceeding a first threshold, determining an alternate route to the destination.

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