System and method for projecting trajectory path of an autonomous vehicle onto a road surface
US10717384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2400/50
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods directed to projecting a current trajectory path of the autonomous vehicle on a surface of road is disclosed. In some embodiments, an autonomous vehicle with a light projector is disclosed, where the light projector is on a top surface of an autonomous vehicle. Additionally, in some embodiments, the autonomous vehicle may include an electronic control unit for controlling an operation of the light projector, where the electronic control unit detects whether the autonomous vehicle is turned on. In further embodiments, the electronic control unit receives data of an environmental condition surrounding the autonomous vehicle and receives an upcoming trajectory path of the autonomous vehicle. The electronic control unit may also project a light from the light projector onto a surface of a road indicating the upcoming trajectory path of the autonomous vehicle.
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