Surface detection via a directed autonomous vehicle
US12103539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/46
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of illustrative variations may include the steps of providing a first vehicle including at least one sensor, a controller configured to process sensor data, and a vehicle communication system; providing a driving surface having an actual coefficient of friction; determining at least one estimated driving surface coefficient of friction; communicating the at least one estimated driving surface coefficient from the first vehicle to the vehicle communication system; and communicating the at least one estimated driving surface coefficient from the vehicle communication system to at least one other vehicle directly or indirectly.
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