Autonomous vehicle providing safety zone to persons in distress
US11285969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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