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Sensor control system for autonomous vehicle

US10843669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2017
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/566
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for controlling a sensor system. More particularly, a sensor control system can access respective first data and second data descriptive of one or more monitored parameters associated with a first sensor of an autonomous vehicle. Based on the first data and the second data, the sensor control system can determine that a change in the one or more monitored parameters between the first sensor and the one or more second sensors has exceeded a predetermined threshold level. In response, the sensor control system can implement a control action relative to at least the first sensor (e.g., initiating cleaning of the first sensor, adjusting alignment of the first sensor, determining a compensation factor for the first data received from the first sensor, or communicating a signal request for service of the first sensor).

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