Method and apparatus for ride-share planning using spatial awareness
US10755578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle request, including a requesting-occupant physical parameter. The processor is also configured to send a request, including the physical parameter, to a vehicle-hailing service. The processor is further configured to receive identification of a vehicle having sufficient space to accommodate the requesting-occupant, based on the physical parameter, responsive to the request. Also, the processor is configured to receive confirmation of the vehicle from the requesting-occupant, and request use of the vehicle, responsive to the confirmation.
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