Door actuator adjustment for autonomous vehicles
US10487564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05F15/40
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method for controlling an actuator for a door of an autonomous vehicle comprises obtaining data pertaining to a current ride of an autonomous vehicle during operation of the autonomous vehicle; identifying, via a processor using the data, whether one or more circumstances are present that would require an adjustment of a baseline instruction for an automatic opening of the door by the autonomous vehicle via the actuator based on instructions provided to the actuator by the processor; determining an adjustment of the baseline instruction when one or more of the circumstances are present; receiving a request to open the door; and, upon receiving the request: providing the baseline instruction for the actuator to open the door, when none of the circumstances are present; and providing an alternate instruction for the actuator, based on the adjustment, when one or more of the circumstances are present.
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