Methods and systems to convey autonomous/semi-autonomous feature available roadways
US10126137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/367
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for navigation of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a navigation system includes: a map database, and a navigation processor. The map database includes a map layer of autonomous road data, and at least one other layer of map data. The navigation processor is configured to determine a route for a vehicle to a destination preferring use of autonomous roads according to a setting for preferring use of autonomous roads and based on the map layer of autonomous road data and the at least other layer of map data; and display a display map for a vehicle through a navigation display unit including highlighting autonomous roads on the navigation display unit, based on the map layer of autonomous road data, together with the at least one other layer of map data.
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