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Audio-based technique to sense and detect the road condition for autonomous driving vehicles

US12043263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2021
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Sound signals are received by one or more microphones disposed at an ADV. The sound signals are analyzed to extract a feature of a road on which the ADV is driving. A road condition of the road is determined based on the extracted feature. A path planning and speed planning is performed to generate a trajectory based on the road condition. The ADV is controlled to drive autonomously according to the generated trajectory.

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