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Cognitive driver assist with variable assistance for automated vehicles

US9637120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2015
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2200/702
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cognitive-driver-assist system includes an object-detection device, an operator-detection device, a control-override device, and a controller. The object-detection device is operable to detect when an object is proximate to a host-vehicle. The operator-detection device is operable to determine when an operator of the host-vehicle is aware of the object. The control-override device is operable to limit operator-authority of the operator while the operator is driving the host-vehicle. The controller is configured to operate the control-override device in accordance with the operator-authority to override the operator and avoid interference with the object when the operator is not aware of the object.

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