Automated vehicle control with time to take-over compensation
US9727056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/229
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for changing a control-mode of an automated vehicle from automated-control to manual-control includes an operator-detection device and a controller. The operator-detection device is operable to detect a readiness-state of an operator of a vehicle while a control-mode of the vehicle is automated-control. The controller is configured to forecast a future-time when the control-mode of the vehicle should change from automated-control to manual-control and determine a take-over-interval for an operator to assume manual-control of the vehicle once notified. The take-over-interval is determined based on the readiness-state. The controller is also configured to notify the operator that the control-mode of the vehicle should change from automated-control to manual-control no later than the take-over-interval prior to the future-time.
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