Methods and systems for transportation to destinations by a self-driving vehicle
US9665101B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2756/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle configured to operate in an autonomous mode is provided. The vehicle is configured to obtain an indication of a final destination, and, if the final destination is not on a pre-approved road for travel by the vehicle, the vehicle is configured to determine a route from the vehicle's current location to an intermediary destination. The vehicle is further configured to determine a means for the vehicle user to reach the final destination from the intermediate destination.
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