Device for estimating the operating time of a motor vehicle in autonomous mode and associated method
US9956964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for estimating the operating time of a motor vehicle in autonomous mode for at least one route between a departure point and an arrival point. The estimating device is connected to an identifying element and to an element for characterizing portions of roads approved for the operation of the vehicle in autonomous mode, along the at least one route. The estimating device includes a unit for calculating the time during which the vehicle is eligible to operate in autonomous mode depending on the characterization of approved portions of road.
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