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Systems and methods for detecting available parking spots with optional pull-through parking spots

US12427973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2023
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2540/215
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In some implementations, the device may include receiving, via one or more image sensors, one or more images of a parking area. In addition, the device may include determining, based on the one or more images, a first available parking spot. The device may include determining a second available parking spot adjacent to the first available parking spot, where the second available parking spot is a pull-through parking spot accessible by maneuvering through the first available parking spot. Moreover, the device may include displaying to a user, via a vehicle interface, the one or more images of the parking area, an indication of a location of the pull-through parking spot. Also, the device may include receiving, via the vehicle interface, a selection to park the vehicle in the pull-through parking spot. Further, the device may include parking the vehicle in the pull-through parking, where the parking is performed autonomously.

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