Pedestrian-intent-detection for automated vehicles
US9604639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2554/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pedestrian-intent-detection system for automated operation of a host-vehicle (e.g. automated vehicle) includes an object-detection device and a controller. The object-detection device is operable to detect an object proximate to a host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the object-detection device. The controller is configured to determine when the object detected by the object-detection device is a pedestrian based on a detection-characteristic of the pedestrian indicated by the object-detection device. The controller is further configured to define a size of a caution-area located proximate to the pedestrian based on a behavior-characteristic (e.g. intent) of the pedestrian indicated by the object-detection device. The controller is further configured to operate (e.g. brake, steer) the host-vehicle in order to avoid the caution-area.
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