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System and method for externally interfacing with an autonomous vehicle

US10386835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2017
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/008
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle using an external interface is disclosed. The method includes an external interface that is in operable communication with one or more control systems of the autonomous vehicle. The method allows an entity in proximity of an outside of the autonomous vehicle to interact with the external interface; receives from the entity one or more control inputs, and controls one or more operations of the autonomous vehicle based on the one or more control inputs.

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