Vehicular control system using influence mapping for conflict avoidance path determination
US11663917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2520/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular control system includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle, and a control having a data processor. Data captured by the sensors is processed at the control to determine presence of other vehicles and to determine respective speeds and directions of travel of the determined vehicles. The system determines a respective influence value for each of the determined vehicles based on a respective determined potential hazard. The system determines a plurality of potential paths of travel for the equipped vehicle to follow based on the determined respective influence values for the determined vehicles. The system selects, from the determined plurality of potential paths of travel, a path of travel for the equipped vehicle to follow that limits conflict with the determined vehicles. The system at least in part controls steering of the equipped vehicle to guide the equipped vehicle along the selected path of travel.
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