System and method for providing information indicative of autonomous availability
US11061399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0141
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment provides a system comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory processor-readable memory device storing instructions that when executed by the at least one processor causes the at least one processor to perform operations including to obtain sensor data of a vehicle operating in an autonomous mode, determine a confidence level for continued operation of the vehicle in the autonomous mode based on the obtained sensor data, and selectively trigger a handoff protocol based on the confidence level determined. Movement of the vehicle is autonomously controlled in the autonomous mode. The handoff protocol comprises providing information to at least one input/output (I/O) device inside the vehicle as an alert of an upcoming transition from operating the vehicle in the autonomous mode to a manual mode.
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