Method for maintaining active control of an autonomous vehicle
US9582003B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2754/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method for maintaining active control of an autonomous vehicle can involve confirming the active presence of a human in a semi-autonomous vehicle. The human's active physical control and monitoring of the semi-autonomous vehicle can be verified by detecting that a throttle pedal on the semi-autonomous vehicle is depressed relative to a non-actuated position. The vehicle can then continue semi-autonomously as long as the active physical control and monitoring by the human is confirmed. Once the throttle pedal is found to no longer be depressed, the vehicle can be returned to normal human control.
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