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Detection of a rearward approaching emergency vehicle

US11904856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2021
Grant dateFeb 20, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2554/802
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method performed by a behavioral analyzing system for detection of an emergency vehicle approaching a vehicle from behind. The system derives a road configuration of a road along which the vehicle, based on ego-vehicle position obtained with support from localization sensors on-board the vehicle, is or was positioned. The system further determines unconventional driving criteria in view of the road configuration. The system determines based on surrounding vehicle detection data of a first and at least a second surrounding vehicle, obtained with support from surrounding detecting sensors on-board the vehicle, a respective first and at least a second surrounding vehicle trajectory along at least the road section. The system determines, when the first and the at least second surrounding vehicle trajectory fulfill at least a portion of the unconventional driving criteria, that an emergency vehicle is deemed to be approaching the vehicle from behind.

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