Systems for autonomous and automated delivery vehicles to communicate with third parties
US11548532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/547
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are various systems and processes for vehicles for delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods, and operations thereof. The automated delivery vehicle may include a food transport container and various sensors configured to determine the location and/or surroundings of the vehicle. The automated delivery vehicle may further include a display and/or other output source configured to provide outputs to persons surrounding the automated delivery vehicle. Such outputs may include, for example, an information graphical representation (e.g., provided on a display), an audio output, and/or data communicated to a wireless device.
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