Decreasing autonomous vehicle power consumption
US10343631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/146
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for decreasing vehicle power consumption are provided. In one example embodiment, a method includes sending one or more first control signals to one or more control systems of an autonomous vehicle, the autonomous vehicle operating in a first mode and configured to provide a service to one or more users of the service. The one or more control signals cause the one or more control systems to autonomously park the vehicle at the location. The method includes sending, after the autonomous vehicle has autonomously parked at the location, one or more second control signals to the one or more control systems of the autonomous vehicle causing the autonomous vehicle to operate in a second mode, wherein the second mode requires less power than the first mode.
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