Encoding junction information in map data
US12246718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/40
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to encoding of junction area information in map data. In particular, the encoding may include organizing vehicle paths that traverse through a junction area according to path groups and organizing contentions that influence behavior of vehicles traveling along the vehicle paths according to contention groups. In addition, the encoding may include generating direction data structures that associate respective path groups with one or more of the contention groups. In these or other embodiments, the map data that corresponds to the junction area may be updated with direction data structures.
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