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Management of autonomous vehicle driving features based on driver state

US10789973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2018
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2556/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to one aspect, driver management is provided. One or more speech segments of a driver of an autonomous vehicle may be recorded. A position, a destination, or a previous destination of a driver or an autonomous vehicle may be tracked. An estimated state of the driver may be determined based on one or more of the speech segments, the position, the destination, or the previous destination, and a calendar event associated with the driver or a passenger of the autonomous vehicle. Autonomous driving features may be automatically enabled, disabled, or operation of the autonomous vehicle may be enabled or disabled in different modes based on the estimated state of the driver. Additionally, notifications may be displayed, rideshare applications may be launched, or warnings may be sent based on the estimated state of the driver.

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