Cargo inspection, monitoring and securement in self-driving trucks
US11922362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30268
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The technology relates to cargo vehicles. National, regional and/or local regulations set requirements for operating cargo vehicles, including how to distribute and secure cargo, and how often the cargo should be inspected during a trip. However, such regulations have been focused on traditional human-driven vehicles. Aspects of the technology address various issues involved with securement and inspection of cargo before a trip, as well as monitoring during the trip so that corrective action may be taken as warranted. For instance, imagery and other sensor information may be used to enable proper securement of cargo before starting a trip. Onboard sensors along the vehicle monitor the cargo and securement devices/systems during the trip to identify issues as they arise. Such information is used by the onboard autonomous driving system (or a human driver) to take corrective action depending on the nature of the issue.
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