System and method for intended passenger detection
US10088846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for locating and identifying a potential passenger by an autonomous vehicle includes: receiving a pickup request for the potential passenger, where the pickup request includes a geographic location for locating and picking up the potential passenger by the autonomous vehicle; locating the potential passenger based on the geographic location and using data from one or more sensors of the autonomous vehicle; and in response to locating the potential passenger, controlling the autonomous vehicle to a position to enable pickup of the potential passenger.
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