Autonomous vehicle
US10744967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle that operates in an autonomous driving mode and includes: an occupant sensing unit that is configured to sense an occupant inside the vehicle; and at least one processor configured to: determine, through the occupant sensing unit, whether the vehicle is occupied; and in a state in which the vehicle operates in the autonomous driving mode, control one or more in-vehicle devices based on a determination of whether the vehicle is occupied.
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