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Occupancy map synchronization in multi-vehicle networks

US11312379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Rockwell Collins, Inc. · US

Inventors

Max G. Taylor · Hiawatha, US
Christopher M. Boggs · Gainesville, US
Joel J. Fuster · Manassas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2019
Grant date	Apr 26, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 17, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60W2556/65
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for occupancy map synchronization in multi-vehicle networks may include receiving three-dimensional perception sensor (3DPS) data. The method may include generating a data message including an occupancy map (OM) octree. The OM octree may be generated from an occupancy map constructed from the 3DPS data. The method may include reducing at least one of a messaging time or a messaging size of the data message including the OM octree. The method may include transmitting the data message including the OM octree via a leader vehicle controller communicatively coupled to a leader vehicle. The method may include receiving the data message comprising the OM octree via a follower vehicle controller communicatively coupled to the follower vehicle. The method may include generating a local occupancy map from the data message comprising the OM octree via the follower vehicle controller.

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