Method and system for assisting a driver
US10054940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2554/804
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for assisting a driver of a vehicle. The method may include performing a lateral control of the vehicle in an autonomous mode, determining information about a surroundings of the vehicle, checking whether a longitudinal control of the vehicle performed by the driver is appropriate considering the determined information about the surroundings, and, if appropriate, continuing an autonomous mode of the lateral control of the vehicle. A driver assist system is also provided for performing the method.
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