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Methods and systems for generating and using localization reference data

US10948302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2016
Grant dateMar 16, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30252
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for improved positioning accuracy relative to a digital map are disclosed, and which are preferably used for highly and fully automated driving applications, and which may use localisation reference data associated with a digital map. A vehicle localization is obtained by comparing real time depth map acquired by a sensor associated to the vehicle to a depth map associated to a digital map. The depth maps are indicative of an environment around the vehicle. Longitudinal and lateral offsets of the vehicle with respect to the digital map are determined. The invention further extends to methods and systems for the generation of localisation reference data associated with a digital map.

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