Methods and apparatuses to operate a vehicle
US9855955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for operating a vehicle. The vehicle is operated by tracking a location of the vehicle, a vehicle configuration and external conditions around the vehicle over a time period. A repetitive occurrence is identified, the repetitive occurrence having a start condition and an end condition and a transition path between the start position and the end condition. The number of times the repetitive occurrence occurs during the time period is determined and compared to a first threshold. When the first threshold is satisfied and the vehicle is located at the start condition, a function is provided, that when activated by an operator of the vehicle, will automatically transition the vehicle along the transition path between the start position and the end condition.
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