Systems and methods for spatially controlled acceleration and deceleration
US12174637B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and techniques for determining acceleration controls to use in a trajectory for use in controlling a vehicle are described. An acceleration determination system may receive a trajectory from a trajectory determination system and determine, based on various vehicle, acceleration, and spatial trajectory parameters, the appropriate controls to configure in a longitudinal profile of the trajectory and the suitable spatial implementation points for implementing the controls within acceleration rate change constraints. An operational trajectory determination system may determine a trajectory for use in operating the vehicle using one or more candidate trajectories and/or associated data, including one or more acceleration controls determined by the acceleration determination system.
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