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Controlling a vehicle based on trailer position

US10926759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2018
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2552/53
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Examples of techniques for controlling a vehicle based on trailer position are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method includes extracting, by a processing device, a feature point on a trailer from an image captured by a camera associated with a vehicle, the trailer being coupled to the vehicle. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, a distance between the feature point on the trailer and a virtual boundary. The method further includes, responsive to determining that the distance between the feature point on the trailer and the virtual boundary is less than a threshold, controlling, by the processing device, the vehicle to cause the distance between the feature point on the trailer and the virtual boundary to increase.

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