Methods for transitioning between autonomous driving modes in large vehicles
US11927956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/22
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The technology relates to assisting large self-driving vehicles, such as cargo vehicles, as they maneuver towards and/or park at a destination facility. This may include a given vehicle transitioning between different autonomous driving modes. Such a vehicles may be permitted to drive in a fully autonomous mode on certain roadways for the majority of a trip, but may need to change to a partially autonomous mode on other roadways or when entering or leaving a destination facility such as a warehouse, depot or service center. Large vehicles such as cargo truck may have limited room to maneuver in and park at the destination, which may also prevent operation in a fully autonomous mode. Here, information from the destination facility and/or a remote assistance service can be employed to aid in real-time semi-autonomous maneuvering.
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