Method for a data processing system for maintaining an operating state of a first autonomous vehicle and method for a data processing system for managing a plurality of autonomous vehicles

US11532185B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

• Bernd Rech · Bokensdorf, DE
• Stefan Gläser · Bottighofen, CH
• Monique Engel · Braunschweig, DE
• Hendrik-Jörn Günther · Hannover, DE
• Teodor BUBURUZAN · Braunschweig, DE
• Sandra KLEINAU · Rötgesbüttel, DE
• Bernd LEHMANN · Chemnitz, DE
• Johannes Hartog · Braunschweig, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 4, 2020
• Grant date: Dec 20, 2022
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60S3/00
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method for a data processing installation for obtaining an operating state of a first autonomous vehicle. The method includes determining a current state of the first autonomous vehicle from a received measurement value of a sensor of a second vehicle. When the current state of the first autonomous vehicle deviates from a setpoint state, the method includes sending a first message to the first autonomous vehicle, wherein the first message contains a command to travel autonomously to a service location. Alternatively, the method includes sending a second message to a person responsible for the first autonomous vehicle, wherein the second message includes information about the deviation of the current state of the first autonomous vehicle from the setpoint state. Alternatively, the method includes sending a third message to service personnel, wherein the third message contains an instruction for the service personnel to set the vehicle to the setpoint state.