Systems and methods for routing a fleet of vehicles
US10775184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0088
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes of routing an autonomous vehicle includes receiving information obtained from a camera on a second vehicle distinct from the autonomous vehicle. The method includes automatically identifying a road condition using image analysis of the information received from the camera on the second vehicle. The method includes receiving a request to route the autonomous vehicle from a first location to a second location; and in response to the request: generating a cost model for routing the autonomous vehicle, wherein the cost model includes a cost of the road condition automatically identified from the information received from the camera on the second vehicle; selecting a route from the first location to the second location in accordance with the cost model; and routing an autonomous vehicle in accordance with the selected route.
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