Method and system for determining driver intention in semi-autonomous vehicle steering
US11167795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems including processor configured to receive a transition indication to switch a semi-autonomous vehicle from a driving mode to another driving mode while a driver is driving the vehicle on a roadway. Wherein the driving modes include an autonomous lane keeping mode, an autonomous lane change mode and a manual mode. In response to receiving the request, use protocol data to assess a status of the vehicle's environment, a vehicle state and systems of the vehicle. Select, a set of conditions corresponding to the vehicle's state, based on one or more of the assessments. Determine, whether a switch between driving modes is initiated by the driver, by verifying if the vehicle's state satisfies the set of conditions, in order to validate if the driver actuated the vehicle into or out of a safety region.
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