Vehicle control apparatus for switching from a manual drive mode to self-drive mode
US10821997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle control apparatus configured to control a vehicle capable of switching between a manual drive mode for driving manually and a self-drive mode for driving autonomously. The vehicle control apparatus includes an electric control unit having a microprocessor and a memory. The microprocessor is configured to perform detecting a failure of the vehicle while traveling in the manual drive mode, and switching a drive mode from the manual drive mode to the self-drive mode when the failure is detected.
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