Systems and methods for deploying emergency roadside signaling devices
US11951906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/50
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for deploying emergency roadside signaling devices are disclosed. In one aspect, system for an autonomous vehicle includes one or more signaling devices configured to visually notify other vehicles when placed on or near a roadway, and an object placing device configured to place the one or more signaling devices. The system further includes a processor and a computer-readable memory in communication with the processor and having stored thereon computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to: determine that the autonomous vehicle has experienced a malfunction, and provide instructions to the object placing device to place the one or more signaling devices on or near the roadway.
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