Controlling an autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle is outside of its operational design domain
US11619942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/50
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling an autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle is outside of its operational design domain. The system includes an environment detection system, a vehicle control system, and a first electronic processor. The first electronic processor is configured to detect that an autonomous vehicle is outside of its operational design domain and send a first electronic message. The first electronic message requests that a surrounding vehicle lead the autonomous vehicle until the autonomous vehicle returns to its operational design domain or reaches a predetermined location. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a leading vehicle and control the autonomous vehicle to follow the leading vehicle until the autonomous vehicle returns to its operational design domain or reaches the predetermined location.
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