Method for transitioning a drive mode of a vehicle, drive control system for a vehicle and vehicle
US12054180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/146
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for transitioning a drive mode of a vehicle from an assisted drive mode (AS) to an automated drive mode (AD), the method including: providing an assisted drive mode (AS) configured to support a driver controlling the vehicle at a medium support level; receiving an activation request for activating an automated drive mode (AD) configured to control a driving of the vehicle autonomously; reducing a support level (SL) to a safe assisted drive mode (ADAS) configured to support the driver at a low support level, the reduction of the SL from the AS to the ADAS including a first kinematic feedback; and if the activation request is successful, increasing the SL from the ADAS to the AD, the increase of the SL from the ADAS to the AD including a second kinematic feedback to the driver; or if the activation request fails, maintaining the ADAS.
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