Systems and methods for transitioning control of an autonomous vehicle to a driver
US9342074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/0096
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for adaptive methods for transitioning control to the driver are described. A computing device controlling a vehicle autonomously may be configured to receive a request for a transition of the vehicle from autonomous mode to manual mode through an indication by the driver. The computing device may determine the state of the vehicle based on parameters related to the autonomous operation of the vehicle. Based on the state of the vehicle and the indication, the computing device may determine instructions corresponding to the transition of control, which may include a strategy for the transition and duration of time corresponding to the transition of control. The computing device may provide the instructions to perform the transition of control of the vehicle from autonomous mode to manual mode.
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