Annotating high definition map points with measure of usefulness for localization
US11594014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to an aspect of an embodiment, operations may comprise obtaining a first point cloud that includes a first point. The operations also comprises obtaining a second point cloud that is a copy of the first point cloud and that includes a second point that is a copy of the first point. The operations also comprises moving the second point cloud with respect to the first point cloud according to a first vector. The operations also comprises identifying a closest point of the first point cloud that is closest to the second point of the second point cloud. The operations also comprises determining a second vector between the closest point and the second point. The operations also comprises determining a measure of usefulness of the first point based on the first vector and the second vector. The operations also comprises indicating the measure of usefulness of the first point.
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