Planning accommodations for reversing vehicles
US11682296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/093
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for determining that a first vehicle is associated with a reverse state, and controlling a second vehicle based on the reverse state, are described herein. In some examples, the first vehicle may provide an indication that the first vehicle will be executing a reverse maneuver, such as with reverse lights on the vehicle or by positioning at an angle relative to a road or parking space to allow for the reverse maneuver into a desired location. A planning system of the second vehicle (such as an autonomous vehicle) may receive sensor data and determine a variety of these indications to determine a probability that the vehicle is going to execute a reverse maneuver. The second vehicle can further determine a likely trajectory of the reverse maneuver and can provide appropriate accommodations (e.g., time and/or space) to allow the second vehicle to execute the maneuver safely and efficiently.
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