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Map information output device, automatic driving control system, map information output system, and map information output method

US12392641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2022
Grant dateAug 19, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2556/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A map information output device including a map information output unit that outputs control map information for automatic driving control of a vehicle to an automatic driving control unit The map information output device includes: a map storage unit storing an original map for constructing the control map information; a position obtainer obtaining a current position of the vehicle; a map information constructor sequentially constructing the control map information based on the original map of a first range determined with reference to the current position obtained by the position obtainer; and a download processor downloading and storing the original map of a second range, which is a range determined based on the current position and includes the first range, sequentially from a map distribution device outside the vehicle by wireless communication.

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