Method and system to adapt overtake decision and scheduling based on driver assertions

US11872988B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

• Jeffrey S. Parks · Ann Arbor, US
• Namal P. Kumara · Ypsilanti, US
• Paul A. Adam · Milford, US
• Gabriel T. Choi · San Jose, US
• Michael J. Abowd · Ann Arbor, US
• Braden J. Swantick · Canton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 10, 2020
• Grant date: Jan 16, 2024
• Expiry date: Sep 20, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60W2556/10
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, methods and systems are provided for controlling automatic overtake functionality for a host vehicle. In on such exemplary embodiment, a disclosed method includes: (i) obtaining, via a plurality of sensors, sensor data pertaining to the host vehicle and a roadway on which the host vehicle is traveling; (ii) determining, via a processor, when an automatic overtake is recommended, using the sensor data in conjunction with one or more threshold values; (iii) receiving driver inputs pertaining to the automatic overtake; and (iv) adjusting, via the processor, the one or more threshold values for the automatic overtake based on the driver inputs.