Control apparatus, control method, and program
US11554774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2038 |
Classification
- 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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