Reducing pathogen transmission in autonomous vehicle fleet
US11318960B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/202
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An autonomous vehicle (AV) implements a health protocol that may reduce pathogen transmission between users of the AV. The AV is equipped with a thermal sensor that captures a body temperature of a user. The AV compares the user's temperature to a threshold temperature, and if the user's temperature exceeds the threshold temperature, the AV performs checks to ensure that the user's planned trip follows current regulations or recommendations. For example, the AV confirms that the user is traveling between the user's home and a healthcare facility. If the trip is permitted, the AV enables the user to enter the AV. The AV may include a disinfectant system for disinfecting the passenger compartment or surfaces after the user exits the AV.
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