System and methods for controlling state transitions using a vehicle controller
US11768490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/0082
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to controlling state transitions in an autonomous vehicle. In particular, a computing system can initiate the autonomous vehicle into a no-authorization state upon startup. The computing system can receive an authorization request. The computing system determines whether the authorization request includes a request to enter the first or second mode of operations, wherein the first mode of operations is associated with the autonomous vehicle being operated without a human operator and the second mode of operations is associated with the autonomous vehicle being operable by a human operator. The computing system can transition the autonomous vehicle from the no-authorization state into a standby state in response to determining the authorization request includes a request to enter the first mode of operations or into a manual-controlled state in response to determining the authorization request is a request to enter the second mode of operations.
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