Progressive delivery of cluster infrastructure updates
US12271729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W60/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Platforms to support and manage an autonomous vehicle (AV) fleet can be implemented on and supported by cluster infrastructure. Cluster infrastructure may include different clusters, such as a cluster for an AV fleet with safety drivers, and a cluster for an AV fleet without safety drivers. Updates to the cluster infrastructure can be made to multiple clusters at once. Such updates may cause an outage that impacts multiple clusters and create a massive vehicle retrieval event for all AV fleets. To mitigate the risk and allow for prioritization of clusters, updates can be rolled out in a staged and ordered manner according to order values associated with different clusters. After applying an update to a cluster at a stage of the roll out, the cluster may be evaluated to confirm the success of the update, before the roll out can be moved to the next stage.
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