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Control apparatus, control method, and program

US11554774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2018
Grant dateJan 17, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2554/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The control apparatus (200) is an apparatus that controls the travel of a target vehicle (10). The control apparatus (200) detects a partial object (20) using a sensor. The partial object (20) is a part of an object riding on the target vehicle (10) and is jutting outside the target vehicle (10). Furthermore, the control apparatus (200) outputs information (travel information) relating to travel of the target vehicle (10) based on the detected partial object (20). For example, the travel information is control information for travel control of the target vehicle (10) and notification information indicating information relating to the partial object (20).

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