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Apparatus and method for managing failure in autonomous navigation system

US9529361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2013
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2302/05
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for managing failure in an autonomous navigation system are provided. The method includes collecting, by a controller, failure information in the autonomous navigation system and a monitoring a driver condition. The controller is configured to collect the failure information in the autonomous navigation system, and determine whether to switch control from the autonomous navigation vehicle to a manual driving mode based on the driver condition.

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