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Autonomous vehicle providing safety zone to persons in distress

US11285969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2016
Grant dateMar 29, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/531
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for automatically controlling a vehicle to provide a safety zone to an individual. The method detects, at the vehicle, a condition indicating that an individual outside of the vehicle is in distress. In response, one or more vehicle services are automatically made available to the individual. A corresponding system is also disclosed and claimed herein.

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