Modifying behavior of autonomous vehicle based on advanced predicted behavior analysis of nearby drivers
US10249194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/65
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer program product for assessing one or more features of drivers within a threshold distance of a self-driving vehicle which has sensors to monitor driving conditions on a travel route within the threshold distance, predicting the behavior of one or more vehicles within the threshold distance based on the assessment of those features, and utilizing the predicted behavior for the self-driving vehicle to drive on the travel route. Changes in the condition or usage of the travel route, the surroundings, and pedestrians and other types of vehicles in the vicinity of the travel route can go into the assessment. Changes in the assessment can alert the self-driving vehicle to change course and the way it monitors data. Information regarding other drivers can be privatized and utilized using a blockchain system.
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