Visually indicating vehicle caution regions
US10676022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2800/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example system includes a vehicle, a light projector connected to the vehicle, and a control system. The control system is configured to determine a planned operating region for the vehicle within an environment. The control system is also configured to determine that the planned operating region is within a threshold distance of an object within the environment and, in response, determine a caution region to illuminate with the light projector near the object. The control system is further configured to cause the light projector to project an indication of the caution region near the object. The projected indication remains fixed in relation to the object as the vehicle moves toward the planned operating region.
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