Vehicle
US12428038B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2304/076
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes: a vehicle platform configured to execute a plurality of predetermined functions of the vehicle; an autonomous driving kit that is configured to issue an instruction for autonomous driving and is attachable to and detachable from the vehicle platform; and a vehicle control interface box configured to communicate with the autonomous driving kit and issue a control instruction to the vehicle platform based on an instruction from the autonomous driving kit. A vehicle mode state indicating a state of the vehicle platform includes a manual mode under control of a driver of the vehicle, an autonomous driving mode under control of the autonomous driving kit, and a standby mode in which an operation on the vehicle platform by the driver is prohibited. The vehicle mode state is shifted to the standby mode when the vehicle platform is activated based on a control instruction from the autonomous driving kit.
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