System and methods for simulations of vehicle-based item delivery
US11248912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for simulations of vehicle-based item delivery. In some examples, a method can include generating a simulation of at least a portion of an environment in which items are to be delivered by a delivery vehicle; determining delivery locations associated with at least one delivery route for the delivery vehicle in the environment within the simulation; determining delivery location groups for the delivery location based on a delivery range of drones associated with the delivery vehicles; and determining waypoints for the delivery vehicle on the delivery route based on a minimum travel time associated with at least one drone of the drones.
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