Visual communication system for autonomous driving vehicles (ADV)
US10139818B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0231
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a system that provides the ability for an autonomous driving vehicle to visually communicate with other traffic entities such as other autonomous driving vehicles, non-autonomous driving vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and the like. To provide such an ability, the system allows autonomous driving vehicles to communicate using a lighting mechanism. For example, the lighting mechanism may include one or more specialized lights that are provided in addition to any mandated lighting systems required for a vehicle (e.g. brake lights, headlights, turn signals, etc.). Accordingly, the autonomous driving vehicle may communicate with traffic entities to provide additional cues such as intended driving maneuvers, and to provide a mechanism for two-way communication with other autonomous driving vehicles.
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