Passenger authentication and entry for autonomous vehicles
US11772603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2325/205
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and systems for passenger authentication and entry for autonomous vehicles are disclosed. A vehicle receives information over a first communication channel from a first mobile device. The information specifies a geographical location. The information causes the vehicle to arrive at the geographical location. The vehicle transmits a first message to a second mobile device indicating that the vehicle has arrived at the geographical location. The first message includes a graphical icon representing the vehicle. The graphical icon is for display on a user interface of the second mobile device. The vehicle receives a second message from the second mobile device over a second communication channel. The second message indicates that the graphical icon was dragged across the user interface into a graphical receptacle displayed on the user interface. Responsive to receiving the second message, at least one door of the vehicle is unlocked.
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