Systems and methods for controlling autonomous vehicles that provide a vehicle service to users
US10372141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/40
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for determining autonomous vehicle user boarding times are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer implemented method includes obtaining location data associated with a user device associated with a user. The method includes determining an estimated time until the user starts boarding the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the location data associated with the user device. The method includes obtaining data associated with the user. The method includes determining an estimated time of boarding duration for the user based at least in part on the data associated with the user. The method includes determining an estimated time until the user completes boarding of the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the estimated time until the user starts boarding the autonomous vehicle and the estimated time of boarding duration for the user.
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