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22-12-2020 дата публикации

Автономный робот для покраски

Номер: RU0000201578U1
Принадлежит: СОСА ГОНСАЛЕС, С.Л.

Полезная модель может быть использована в области дизайна интерьера при покраске внутренней части помещений. Автономный робот для покраски содержит подвижное основание 1, оснащенное баком для краски и насосом. Основание 1 содержит ряд датчиков, выполненных с возможностью определения местоположения основания 1 и обнаружения препятствий, по существу, вертикальную подъемную колонну 4, на конце которой расположена сочлененная рука робота 5, увенчанная головкой 6. Головка 6 содержит пистолет с краской, подключенный к насосу, камеру, выполненную с возможностью распознавания поверхностей, подлежащих покраске и обрисовке, и датчик приближения. Полезная модель позволяет уменьшить усилия и время, необходимые для выполнения покраски и обрисовки труднодоступных поверхностей при распознавании препятствий в рабочей зоне. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 578 U1 (51) МПК B05B 13/00 (2006.01) B25J 9/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B05B 13/00 (2020.05); B25J 9/14 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020112398, 26.03.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): СОСА ГОНСАЛЕС, С.Л. (ES) Дата регистрации: 22.12.2020 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 13.02.2020 ES U202030243 (45) Опубликовано: 22.12.2020 Бюл. № 36 2 0 1 5 7 8 R U (54) АВТОНОМНЫЙ РОБОТ ДЛЯ ПОКРАСКИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель может быть использована в области дизайна интерьера при покраске внутренней части помещений. Автономный робот для покраски содержит подвижное основание 1, оснащенное баком для краски и насосом. Основание 1 содержит ряд датчиков, выполненных с возможностью определения местоположения основания 1 и обнаружения препятствий, по существу, вертикальную подъемную колонну 4, на конце которой расположена сочлененная рука робота 5, Стр.: 1 увенчанная головкой 6. Головка 6 содержит пистолет с краской, подключенный к насосу, камеру, выполненную с возможностью ...

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Control apparatus for autonomous operating vehicle

Номер: US20120083962A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In an apparatus for controlling an autonomous operating vehicle having a prime mover and operating machine, it is configured to have a geomagnetic sensor responsive to magnets embedded in the area, detect angular velocity generated about z-axis in center of gravity of the vehicle, detect a wheel speed of the driven wheel, store map information including magnet embedded positions, detect a primary reference direction, detect a vehicle position relative to the magnet, and detect a vehicle position in the area, calculate a traveling direction and traveled distance of the vehicle, and control the operation performed through the operating machine in the area in accordance with a preset operation program based on the detected primary reference direction, the detected position of the vehicle in the area, the calculated traveling direction and the calculated traveled distance.

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Robot system and control method thereof

Номер: US20120116588A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A robot system and a control method thereof in which, when a robot is located in a docking region, the robot calculates a distance by emitting infrared rays and detecting ultrasonic waves oscillated from a charging station, measures a distance from the charging station and performs docking with charging station. The distance between the robot and the charging station is precisely measured, thereby performing smooth and correct docking of the robot with the charging station. Further, the robot emits infrared rays only while performing docking with the charging station and thus reduces power consumption required for infrared ray emission, and wakes up a circuit in the charging station based on the infrared rays emitted from the robot and thus reduces power consumption of the charging station.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Charging device of robot cleaner

Номер: US20120143428A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Mobile Station for an Unmanned Vehicle

Номер: US20120253581A1
Автор: Noel Wayne Anderson
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A mobile station for an unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicular storage area for storing a vehicle during transit or at rest. A first wireless transceiver communicates a status or command between the vehicle and the mobile station during at least one of vehicular deployment and rest. A station controller manages a management plan of the vehicle comprising at least one of retooling the vehicle, loading a payload on the vehicle, and recharging or refueling of the vehicle.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Robot cleaner and remote monitoring system and method of the same

Номер: US20120271502A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same. Firstly, an obstacle may be detected by using a light pattern sensor, and a user's inconvenience due to irradiation of a light pattern may be solved. Secondly, an obstacle may be precisely detected in a three dimensional manner by using the light pattern sensor. This may allow precise creation of a cleaning map. Thirdly, a user's eyes may be prevented from being continuously exposed to a light source. This may enhance the user's convenience.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Docking stations for automated guided vehicles

Номер: US20120303190A1
Автор: Randy Lee Pfeiffer

A docking station for an automated guided vehicle includes a station base unit and a shift unit adapted to move relative to the station base unit between an extended position and a retracted position, where movement of the shift unit from the extended position to the retracted position defines a shift unit movement direction. The docking station further includes an actuator coupled to the station base unit and the shift unit, where the actuator is adapted to move the shift unit between the extended position and the retracted position and at least one locator block coupled to the shift unit. The docking station stops an automated guided vehicle travelling in the shift unit movement direction when a portion of the automated guided vehicle contacts the at least one locator block with the shift unit in the extended position.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Parking assist device for vehicle and electrically powered vehicle including the same

Номер: US20130038715A1
Автор: Shinji Ichikawa
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A first guidance control unit constituted of a parking assist ECU and a steering ECU guides a vehicle to a power transfer unit of a power feeding apparatus by controlling steering of the vehicle based on an image taken by a camera. When the vehicle is guided by the first guidance control unit to a predetermined position with respect to the power transfer unit, a second guidance control unit constituted of a vehicle ECU, a motor control ECU and a charging ECU performs alignment between the power transfer unit and a power reception unit by controlling speed of the vehicle based on a power receiving situation of the power reception unit.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Robot Confinement

Номер: US20130103194A1
Принадлежит: iRobot Corp

A method of confining a robot in a work space includes providing a portable barrier signal transmitting device including a primary emitter emitting a confinement beam primarily along an axis defining a directed barrier. A mobile robot including a detector, a drive motor and a control unit controlling the drive motor is caused to avoid the directed barrier upon detection by the detector on the robot. The detector on the robot has an omnidirectional field of view parallel to the plane of movement of the robot. The detector receives confinement light beams substantially in a plane at the height of the field of view while blocking or rejecting confinement light beams substantially above or substantially below the plane at the height of the field of view.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for augmenting a guidance system with a path sensor

Номер: US20130191017A1
Принадлежит: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD

In an automatic vehicle position control system, such as a satellite-based agricultural implement steering system, the satellite-based steering information is adjusted with information obtained from one or more path sensors to facilitate the automatic nudging of the vehicle to take account of inaccurate tracking of the agricultural implement relative to its tractor, terrain variations, and inaccuracies in the satellite-based steering system.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for cutting grass

Номер: US20130199144A1
Автор: Fabrizio Bernini
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for cutting grass comprising: a lawn mower equipped with movement means and one or more blades for cutting grass; a perimeter cable, delimiting a cutting area; a management device for generating an electrical signal (ES) in the cable; a recharging base. The lawn mower further comprises a control unit equipped with: sensor means to detect the electrical signal (ES); a memory to store a maximum value (Vmax) and a minimum value (Vmin); a calculation module to determine, for said intensity of detection, a target value (Tv) that is non-null and comprised between the maximum (Vmax) and minimum value (Vmin), the target value (Tv) being different from a preceding target value; an operative module to command the movement means so as to move the lawn mower in such a manner that the sensor means detects the electrical signal (ES) at an intensity equal to the target value (Tv).

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Guidance apparatus of unmanned autonomous operating vehicle

Номер: US20130211645A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In an apparatus for guiding an unmanned autonomous operating vehicle having an electric motor supplied with power from a battery ( 30 ) for operating a lawn mower blades, other electric motors for driving wheels, and two magnetic sensors attached at the front for detecting intensity of a magnetic field of an area wire and controlled to run about in an operating area defined by the area wire to perform operation and to return to a charging device installed on the area wire so as to charge the battery, the area wire is laid with an offset to right or left when viewed in a plane such that the vehicle is turned from a straight-running position to a direction of the offset and then is returned to the straight-running position when the vehicle runs to be connected to the charging device, thereby guiding the vehicle to the charging device.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL APPARATUS OF UNMANNED AUTONOMOUS OPERATING VEHICLE

Номер: US20130211646A1
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

In an apparatus for controlling an unmanned autonomous operating vehicle having an electric motor supplied with power from a battery for operating lawn mower blades, and magnetic sensors for detecting intensity of a magnetic field of an area wire such that the vehicle is controlled to run about in an operating area defined by the area wire to mow lawn using the blades and to return to a charging device installed on the area wire so as to charge the battery, a distance from the area wire is detected based on the detected intensity of the magnetic field detected by the magnetic sensors, and a different one of returning trajectories defined along the area wire in advance with respect to distances from the area wire is selected, whenever the vehicle is to be returned. 1. An apparatus for controlling an unmanned autonomous operating vehicle having an electric motor supplied with power from a battery for operating an operating machine , prime movers for driving wheels , and magnetic sensors for detecting intensity of a magnetic field of an area wire , the vehicle being controlled to run about in an operating area defined by the area wire through wheels driven by the prime movers to perform an operation using the operating machine and to return to a charging device installed on the area wire so as to charge the battery ,wherein the improvement comprises:an area wire distance detector adapted to detect a distance from the area wire based on the detected intensity of the magnetic field detected by the magnetic sensors; anda returning trajectory selector adapted to select a different one of a plurality of returning trajectories defined along the area wire in advance with respect to distances from the area wire, whenever the vehicle is to be returned to the charging device installed in the operating area to charge the battery.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the returning trajectories are set to be different from distances away from the area wire and one of the ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT OF AREA WIRE FOR UNMANNED AUTONOMOUS OPERATING VEHICLE AND CONTROL APPARATUS OF THE SAME

Номер: US20130211647A1
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

In an arrangement of an area wire for an unmanned autonomous operating vehicle having an electric motor supplied with power from a battery for operating an operating machine, and magnetic sensors for detecting intensity of a magnetic field of the area wire and controlled to run about in an operating area defined by the area wire to perform an operation using the operating machine and to return to a charging device installed on the area wire so as to charge the battery, there are provided with a charging device detecting area set to be used for detecting a position of the charging device, and a turn-back portion formed by bending the area wire at an appropriate position toward the charging device detecting area and again bending the area wire to return in a same direction with a predetermined space, whereby the operating area is divided into a plurality of zones. 1. An arrangement of an area wire for an unmanned autonomous operating vehicle having an electric motor supplied with power from a battery for operating an operating machine , prime movers for driving wheels , and magnetic sensors for detecting intensity of a magnetic field of the area wire , the vehicle being controlled to run about in an operating area defined by the area wire through wheels driven by the prime movers to perform an operation using the operating machine and to return to a charging device installed on the area wire so as to charge the battery ,wherein the improvement comprises:a charging device detecting area set to be used for detecting a position of the charging device; anda turn-back portion formed by bending the area wire at an appropriate position toward the charging device detecting area and again bending the area wire to return in a same direction with a predetermined space, whereby the operating area is divided into a plurality of zones.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined space is determined based on the intensity of the magnetic field of the area wire ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRAVEL WITHIN TRAVEL SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE AND TRAVEL SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE

Номер: US20130238182A1
Принадлежит: KOMATSU LTD.

Topographical data for a work location is created and information on a new travel route is generated. Next, a work location including the new travel route is constructed on the basis of the created topographical data. Then, the information on the new travel route generated is provided to the vehicle, the vehicle is made to travel along said new travel route in accordance with temporary travel control data, and actual topographical data for the new travel route is acquired. Next, the aforementioned temporary travel control data is corrected on the basis of the acquired actual topographical data for the new travel route. After that, the unmanned vehicle is made to travel in accordance with the corrected travel control data. 1. In a travel system for an unmanned vehicle that makes the unmanned vehicle travel along a travel route within a work location , a method of controlling travel within the travel system for an unmanned vehicle , comprising the steps of:generating information on a new travel route by creating topographical data for the work location;constructing a work location including the new travel route based on the created topographical data;acquiring actual topographical data for the new travel route by providing the generated information on the new travel route to a vehicle and making the vehicle travel along the new travel route in accordance with temporary travel control data;correcting the temporary travel control data based on the acquired actual topographical data for the new travel route; andmaking the unmanned vehicle travel in accordance with the corrected travel control data.2. The method of controlling travel within a travel system for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:correcting the topographical data for the work location based on the acquired actual topographical data for the new travel route.3. The method of controlling travel within a travel system for an unmanned vehicle according to claim 1 , ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Article Transport Facility

Номер: US20130275045A1
Принадлежит: Daifuku Co Ltd

Disclosed is an article transport facility in which interference between an article transport vehicle and an interfering object is prevented. A position detector is provided on the ground side for detecting the position of an interfering object, and an external managing device issues a deceleration command to the article transport vehicle if the distance from the article transport vehicle to the interfering object becomes less than or equal to a predetermined low speed distance, based on position information for the interfering object and travel position information for the article transport vehicle. A vehicle side travel controller changes a target travel speed from a normal travel speed to a reduced travel speed which is lower, or less, than the normal travel speed while the target travel speed is set to the normal travel speed, if the deceleration command is issued from the external managing device.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Self-propelled airship hull repair system

Номер: US20130312895A1
Принадлежит: Lockheed Martin Corp

An airship hull repair system. The system includes a drive subsystem configured to move the system across an airship hull, a damage detecting subsystem configured to detect damage to the airship hull, a hull repair subsystem configured to repair the detected damage to the airship hull, and a magnetic coupling. The drive subsystem, the damage detecting subsystem, and the hull repair subsystem are included in an interior piece of the system configured to move on an interior of the airship hull and an exterior piece of the system configured to move on an exterior of the airship hull. The magnetic coupling couples the interior piece and the exterior piece to move together.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR USING AN AUTOMATED GUIDED CART

Номер: US20130325159A1
Принадлежит: COMAU, INC.

An automated guided cart (AGC) that is configured to travel along a cart path according to generally non-precision movements is implemented to support a build process requiring precise positioning of vehicle build devices. In an example of a method of use, a vehicle build device for the build process is engaged with the AGC. When the AGC travels proximate a build operation area, the AGC can be secured in a dimensionally fixed position, with the result that both the AGC and a vehicle build device engaged with the AGC are located in precise positions. Based on the precise location of the vehicle build device, the vehicle build device can be interfaced with robots or other automated equipment according to preprogrammed and/or precise movements to carry out a build process. 1. A method for precisely transporting and positioning vehicle build devices in a manufacturing assembly line using an automated guided cart (AGC) , the method comprising the steps of:defining a cart path with a guide path device, the cart path including a first location proximate a build operation area;placing an AGC in communication with the guide path device;engaging at least one vehicle build device with the AGC;selectively moving the AGC along the cart path to the first location; andstopping the AGC in the predetermined first location and precisely dimensionally positioning the vehicle build device at the first location.2. The method of wherein the step of engaging at least one vehicle build device with the AGC comprises:engaging the AGC with a pallet for supporting at least one of vehicle build components and subassemblies.3. The method of wherein the pallet is in the form of a component transfer cart claim 2 , the step of engaging a support pallet comprises:engaging a transfer cart having a plurality of build components specific to a vehicle type; andsequentially moving the AGC and engaged build component cart along the guide path in substantially coordinated movement with a vehicle body ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

DRIVERLESS VEHICLE

Номер: US20140012455A1
Автор: Neff Ryan A.
Принадлежит:

Each respective vehicle of a plurality of vehicles transports a vehicle navigation system. A position determining system determines a position and a velocity of the respective vehicle and an information acquisition system is operable to determine a displacement and velocity between the respective vehicle and a vehicle adjacent to the respective vehicle. An information communication system of a respective vehicle is operable to transmit first information (that vehicle's velocity and position) to other vehicles and to receive information from other vehicles regarding their velocities and positions. A vehicle routing system can determine a target routing and target velocity for moving the respective vehicle over a path including the roadway. Based on the received or determined information, the velocity of the respective vehicle can be controlled. 1a plurality of vehicle navigation systems, each being transported by a respective vehicle of the plurality of vehicles, each vehicle navigation system being transported by each respective vehicle including:a position determining system operable to determine and record a position and a velocity of the respective vehicle with respect to points in a coordinate space and with respect to a common time reference;an information acquisition system operable to determine a displacement between the respective vehicle and at least one vehicle adjacent to the respective vehicle and determine a velocity of the at least one adjacent vehicle;an information communication system operable to transmit first information from the respective vehicle to other vehicles of the plurality of vehicles, the first information including the position and velocity of the respective vehicle, the information communication system further being operable to receive second information from the other vehicles, the second information including the positions and velocities of the other vehicles;a vehicle routing system operable to determine a target routing of the ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

ROBOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING DOCKING STATION POSE INCLUDING MOBILE ROBOTS AND METHODS USING SAME

Номер: US20140100693A1
Принадлежит: iRobot Corporation

A mobile robot system is provided that includes a docking station having at least two pose-defining fiducial markers. The pose-defining fiducial markers have a predetermined spatial relationship with respect to one another and/or to a reference point on the docking station such that a docking path to the base station can be determined from one or more observations of the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers. A mobile robot in the system includes a pose sensor assembly. A controller is located on the chassis and is configured to analyze an output signal from the pose sensor assembly. The controller is configured to determine a docking station pose, to locate the docking station pose on a map of a surface traversed by the mobile robot and to path plan a docking trajectory. 1. A mobile robot system comprising:a docking station including at least two pose-defining fiducial markers, the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers having a predetermined spatial relationship with respect to one another and/or to a reference point on the docking station such that a docking path to the base station can be determined from one or more observations of the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers; a chassis,', 'a motorized drive connected to the chassis for moving the mobile robot to a docked position, and', 'a pose sensor assembly comprising a sensor configured to output a signal in response to the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers in a pose sensor field of view;, 'a mobile robot includinga controller configured to analyze the output signal from the pose sensor assembly, the controller having the predetermined spatial relationship of the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers stored in a controller memory,wherein the controller is configured to determine a docking station pose that is based on the spatial relationship of the pose-defining fiducial markers and the signals from the pose sensor assembly, and to locate a docking station pose on a map of a ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Guided Vehicle System and Guided Vehicle Travel Schedule Generation Method

Номер: US20140100735A1
Автор: Hisato Yoneda
Принадлежит: Murata Machinery Ltd

A traveling schedule of a guided vehicle is generated for use in a guided vehicle system for transporting articles between load ports by a plurality of guided vehicles traveling with articles carried thereon along a predetermined traveling route. A traveling schedule is created separately for each guided vehicle, disregarding interferences with other guided vehicles, the traveling schedules including a string of velocity control points representing positions and times at which guided vehicles accelerate or decelerate on the traveling route. For both newly created traveling schedules and traveling schedules from which interferences have been eliminated, interferences between the guided vehicles are detected from relative positions between the guided vehicles at the velocity control points. The traveling schedules of following guided vehicles are modified to eliminate the detected interferences, and the schedules are stored.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

A Robotic Work Tool and a Method for Use in a Robotic Work Tool Comprising a Lift and Collision Detection

Номер: US20210000008A1
Принадлежит: HUSQVARNA AB

A robotic work tool (100) comprising a chassis (110), a body (120) and a controller (400) for controlling operation of the robotic work tool (100) and at least one three-dimensional sensor arrangement (200) for detecting relative movement of the body (100) and the chassis (110), wherein the sensor arrangement (200) comprises a sensor element (210) arranged in one of the body (120) and the chassis (110) and a detection element (220) arranged in the other of the body (120) and the chassis (110), wherein the controller (400) is configured to: receive sensor input indicating relative movement of the sensor element (210) and the detection element (220) and; determine, from the sensor input, whether a collision or a lift has been detected.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND A ROBOTIC WORK TOOL SYSTEM WITH A CHARGING STATION AND A BOUNDARY WIRE

Номер: US20160000005A1
Автор: Sjöholm Ludvig
Принадлежит: HUSQVARNA AB

A robotic work tool system (), comprising a charging station (), a boundary wire () and a signal generator () for generating and transmitting a signal through said boundary wire () for demarcating a work area (), said robotic work tool system () further comprising a robotic work tool () configured to detect a magnetic field strength (M, M) in the work area () and said robotic work tool system () being configured to adapt a current level of the signal being transmitted through the boundary wire () based on the detected magnetic field strength (M, M). 1. A robotic work tool system , comprising:a charging station,a boundary wire, anda signal generator for generating and transmitting a signal through said boundary wire for demarcating a work area, said robotic work tool system further comprising a robotic work tool configured to detect a magnetic field strength in the work area and said robotic work tool system being configured to adapt a current level of the signal being transmitted through the boundary wire based on the detected magnetic field strength.2. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , wherein the robotic work tool is further configured to communicate with the robotic work tool system to adapt the current level of the signal being transmitted.3. The robotic work tool system according to claim 2 , wherein the robotic work tool is configured for wireless communication during a working operation.4. The robotic work tool system according to claim 2 , wherein the robotic work tool is configured for communication during a charging session.5. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , further being configured to compare the detected magnetic field strength to a stored maximum magnetic field strength value and if the detected magnetic field strength is higher than the stored maximum magnetic field strength value claim 1 , decrease the current level of the signal.6. The robotic work tool system according to claim 1 , further being configured to ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER

Номер: US20180000300A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A robot cleaner includes a body to travel on a floor; an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle approaching the body; an auxiliary cleaning unit pivotably mounted to a bottom of the body, to be extendable and retractable; and a control unit to control extension or retraction of the auxiliary cleaning unit based on a pivot angle formed by the auxiliary cleaning unit with respect to a travel direction of the body when the obstacle is sensed. 1. A robot cleaner comprising:a body to travel on a floor;an obstacle sensing unit to sense an obstacle approaching the body;an auxiliary cleaning unit pivotably mounted to a bottom of the body, to be extendable and retractable; anda control unit to control extension or retraction of the auxiliary cleaning unit based on a pivot angle formed by the auxiliary cleaning unit with respect to a travel direction of the body when the obstacle is sensed.2. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the controller determines a distance from a pivot shaft of the auxiliary cleaning unit to the obstacle claim 1 , and controls the pivot angle of the auxiliary cleaning unit according to the distance.3. The robot cleaner according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit controls the pivot angle of the auxiliary cleaning unit such that a distance between an outermost portion of the auxiliary cleaning unit and the obstacle is greater than a predetermined first critical value claim 2 , but smaller than a predetermined second critical value.4. The robot cleaner according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit compares an output signal from the obstacle sensing unit according to a sensing direction of the obstacle sensing unit with a predetermined critical value claim 1 , and controls the pivot angle of the auxiliary cleaning unit claim 1 , based on a result of the comparison.5. The robot cleaner according to claim 4 , wherein the predetermined critical value corresponds to a distance from the body to an outermost portion of the auxiliary ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Wet Robot Docking Station

Номер: US20200000305A1
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The present disclosure provides a base station for receiving a mobile cleaning robot including a docking structure. The docking structure includes a horizontal surface and at least two electrical charging contacts, each of the electrical charging contacts having a contact surface positioned above the horizontal surface. The base station also includes a platform that is connectable to the docking structure. The platform includes a raised rear surface having a front portion and a rear portion, two wheel wells located in the front portion of the raised rear surface of the platform, and a plurality of raised surface features forward of the raised rear surface configured to support an underside portion of the mobile cleaning robot. 120-. (canceled)21. A base station for a mobile cleaning robot , the base station comprising:a docking structure;at least two electrical contacts positioned on the docking structure, the at least two electrical contacts configured to contact corresponding electrical contacts of the mobile cleaning robot to charge the mobile cleaning robot; anda platform extending forward of the docking structure, the platform comprising a plurality of raised surface features to support a cleaning pad mounted to the mobile cleaning robot.22. The base station of claim 21 , wherein each of the plurality of raised surface features includes a dome-shaped portion and has a height between 2 and 6 millimeters.23. The base station of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of raised surface features are configured to tilt a forward portion of the mobile cleaning robot into a charging position.24. The base station of claim 23 , wherein configurations of the plurality of raised surface features to tilt the forward portion of the mobile cleaning robot comprise configurations to tilt a rearward portion of the mobile cleaning robot such that the corresponding electrical contacts of the mobile cleaning robot apply a downward force on the at least two electrical contacts of the base ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Floor Cleaning Robot

Номер: US20180000306A1
Автор: Caruso Philip J
Принадлежит:

The present invention is a mobile robot with an attached cleaning element and capable of autonomously seeking areas with low overhead clearance. In the preferred embodiment is a mobile robot using an array of upward facing distance sensors in communication with a controller to detect the presence of obstructions or surfaces above the apparatus. The controller directs the movements of the mobile robot through the use of a drive system, using pattern recognition to avoid becoming stuck and using random movements to increase floor coverage. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. A mobile robot configured to clean a space with a floor and ceiling , comprising:a drive system capable of moving said apparatus;at least one upward facing distance sensor in communication with a controller, said upward facing distance sensor configured to detect the distance of surfaces above said apparatus that are lower than said ceiling;a controller in communication with said drive system, said controller configured to autonomously move said apparatus to areas of said space where the height of surfaces above said apparatus are lower than said ceiling;a main body where said drive system, controller and upward facing distance sensor are fixed to the main body;a cleaning pad fixed to the bottom of said main body;wherein said cleaning pad is circular in shape in a first portion and conforming to the shape of the bottom of said main body in a second portion;wherein said cleaning pad further comprises cutouts that are triangular in shape extending radially from a point on the bottom edge of said main body to the outer edge of said cleaning pad;wherein said first portion of said cleaning pad is configured to trail behind said drive system when the apparatus moves in the forward direction;wherein said upward facing distance sensor is an ultrasonic sensor;wherein said upward facing distance sensor is further configured to detect ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE LOCALIZATION

Номер: US20220003552A1
Автор: Gusikhin Oleg, Makke Omar
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Methods and systems for vehicle localization are provided herein. An example method can include obtaining a map within an operating area. A location within the operating area is associated with a pattern of speed bumps that is configured to produce a vehicle pitch response from the vehicle when the vehicle travels over the pattern of speed bumps. The method can include obtaining motion sensor information from a vehicle sensor, determining when the motion sensor information matches the vehicle pitch response, and determining that the vehicle is in the location when the motion sensor information corresponds to the vehicle pitch response of the location. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining a map within an operating area, wherein a location within the operating area is associated with a pattern of speed bumps that is configured to produce a vehicle pitch response from a vehicle when the vehicle travels over the pattern of speed bumps;obtaining motion sensor information from a vehicle sensor;determining that the motion sensor information matches the vehicle pitch response; anddetermining that the vehicle is in the location based on the motion sensor information corresponding to the vehicle pitch response of the location.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pattern of speed bumps associated with the location comprises a non-symmetric pattern claim 1 , further comprising determining a direction of travel of the vehicle based on the motion sensor information.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining that the motion sensor information corresponds to the vehicle pitch response of the location comprises determining a speed of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the motion sensor information from the vehicle is determined in combination with the speed of the vehicle.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining that the motion sensor information corresponds to the vehicle pitch response of the location comprises:transmitting the motion sensor ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTROLLER, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20220003569A1
Автор: MAEDA Keisuke
Принадлежит: Sony Group Corporation

There is provided an information processing apparatus including circuitry configured to generate a map specification based on a behavior objective of a mobility device or a state of the mobility device, and create, based on the generated map specification, an outside map of an environment external to the mobility device that satisfies the generated map specification. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising: generate a map specification based on a behavior objective of a mobility device or a state of the mobility device; and', 'create, based on the generated map specification, an outside map of an environment external to the mobility device that satisfies the generated map specification., 'circuitry configured to2. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the behavior objective includes a movement destination of the mobility device.3. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the state of the mobility device includes a position state claim 1 , a motion state claim 1 , a battery state claim 1 , or a failure state of the mobility device.4. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to:create a behavior plan based on the outside map to achieve the behavior objective.5. The information processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the behavior plan controls a movement of the mobility device.6. The information processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the behavior objective includes a movement destination of the mobility device claim 4 , andwherein the behavior plan includes a shortest path from a position of the mobility device to the movement destination.7. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the map specification includes a size of a region of the outside map and a resolution of the outside map.8. The information processing apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the behavior objective includes a movement destination of the mobility device claim 7 , andwherein the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Neural network with lane aggregation for lane selection prediction of moving objects during autonomous driving

Номер: US20210001843A1
Принадлежит: Baidu USA LLC

In one embodiment, an autonomous driving system of an ADV perceives a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data obtained from various sensors, including detecting one or more lanes and at least a moving obstacle or moving object. For each of the lanes identified, an NN lane feature encoder is applied to the lane information of the lane to extract a set of lane features. For a given moving obstacle, an NN obstacle feature encoder is applied to the obstacle information of the obstacle to extract a set of obstacle features. Thereafter, a lane selection predictive model is applied to the lane features of each lane and the obstacle features of the moving obstacle to predict which of the lanes the moving obstacle intends to select.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

UNMANNED VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, UNMANNED VEHICLE, AND UNMANNED VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20210001847A1
Принадлежит: KOMATSU LTD.

An unmanned vehicle control system includes: a specified command value calculation unit that calculates a specified command value for start of an unmanned vehicle; a corrected command value calculation unit that, when request data requesting a limitation of a travel speed of the unmanned vehicle is acquired, corrects the specified command value based on the request data to calculate a corrected command value; and a travel control unit that, when the request data is acquired, controls the start of the unmanned vehicle based on the corrected command value. 1. An unmanned vehicle control system comprising:a specified command value calculation unit that calculates a specified command value for start of an unmanned vehicle in a stopped state;a corrected command value calculation unit that, when request data requesting a limitation of a travel speed of the unmanned vehicle is acquired, corrects the specified command value based on the request data to calculate a corrected command value; anda travel control unit that, when the request data is acquired, controls the start of the unmanned vehicle based on the corrected command value.2. The unmanned vehicle control system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga data acquisition unit that acquires travel condition data specifying a travel condition of the unmanned vehicle, the travel condition data including a target travel speed and a target azimuth of the unmanned vehicle set at each of a plurality of travel points, whereinthe corrected command value calculation unit determines whether the limitation of the travel speed is requested based on the travel condition data, and calculates the corrected command value.3. The unmanned vehicle control system according to claim 2 , whereinthe corrected command value calculation unit determines whether the limitation of the travel speed is requested based on the target travel speed set at the travel point ahead by a specified distance from the unmanned vehicle in a stopped state, and ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

PROCESSING DEVICE, PROCESSING METHOD, AND MEDIUM

Номер: US20220004193A1
Принадлежит:

A processing device acquires map data that has road information, acquires detection results detected by one or more detectors that detects surroundings of a first mobile object, and cross-checks a position of a second mobile object included in the detection results with the road information of the map data to determine whether or not the position of the second mobile object is included in a region indicating a road of the road information. 1. A processing device comprising:a memory that stores instructions, andone or more processors that execute the instructions to:acquire map data that has road information,acquire detection results detected by one or more detectors that detects surroundings of a first mobile object, andcross-check a position of a second mobile object included in the detection results with the road information of the map data to determine whether or not the position of the second mobile object is included in a region indicating a road of the road information.2. The processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors that execute the instructions to: determine whether or not a chronological trajectory of the position of the second mobile object is included in the region indicating the road and follows a shape of the road.3. The processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the second mobile object is a mobile object that is moving toward the first mobile object in a direction opposite to a traveling direction of the first mobile object.4. The processing device according to claim 1 , control a speed and steering of the first mobile object to perform automated driving,', 'continue first mode automated driving in a case in which it is determined that the position of the second mobile object is included in the region indicating the road of the road information when the first mode automated driving is performed, and', 'do not continue the first mode automated driving in a case in which it is determined that the position of the ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Verification Of Iterative Closest Point Alignments For Autonomous Vehicles

Номер: US20220004197A1
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Aspects of the disclosure relate to training and using a model for verifying accuracy of ICP alignments or alignments between data points using an iterative closest point algorithm. For instance, a model may be trained using ICP alignment data, including alignments between an object appearing in LIDAR sensor frames. The training may also include setting a definition for a trusted ICP alignment. In this regard, the model may be trained such that, n response to receiving additional LIDAR sensor frames and corresponding additional ICP alignment data, output a value indicative of whether the additional ICP alignment data is trusted according to the definition. The model may then be used to control a vehicle in an autonomous driving mode by determining whether alignment data for object determined using the ICP algorithm should be trusted. 1. A method for controlling a vehicle having an autonomous driving mode , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more computing devices of the vehicle, a plurality of LIDAR sensor data frames including an object;using, by the one or more computing devices, the plurality of LIDAR sensor data frames and an ICP algorithm to determine alignment data for the object;determining, by the one or more computing devices, whether the alignment data for the object should be trusted using a model, wherein the alignment data is trusted if a velocity determined from the alignment data is within a tolerance value of a ground truth velocity expected from the plurality of LIDAR sensor data frames; andcontrolling, by the one or more computing devices, the vehicle in the autonomous driving mode based on the determination of whether the alignment data for the object should be trusted.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the model is a decision tree.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alignment data is trusted if a translation rate determined from the alignment data is within a tolerance value of a ground truth translation rate expected from the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ASSISTING METHOD AND DOCKING ASSISTANT FOR COUPLING A MOTOR VEHICLE TO A TRAILER

Номер: US20180001721A1
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An assist method for coupling a motor vehicle to a trailer, wherein the motor vehicle includes a trailer coupling, at least one camera, a display, and an electronic unit, and wherein the trailer includes a tow bar for the trailer coupling. The assist method captures a first image of at least one tow bar of a trailer by the camera, displays the first image on the display, selects a first region in the first image in which the tow bar is located, enlarges the selected first region to produce a second image, displays the second image on the display, selects a second region in the second image in which the tow bar is located, and determines a trajectory of the motor vehicle for coupling the trailer assuming that the tow bar is located in the second region. 1. An assist method for coupling a motor vehicle to a trailer , wherein the motor vehicle is embodied with a trailer coupling , at least one camera , a display and an electronic unit , and wherein the trailer is embodied with a tow bar for the trailer coupling , the method comprising:a) capturing a first image of at least one tow bar of a trailer by the camera;b) displaying the first image on the display;c) selecting a first region in the first image in which the tow bar is located, wherein a coordinate-dependent locating accuracy for the tow bar is allocated to the first region;d) enlarging the selected first region to produce a second image;e) displaying the second image on the display;f) selecting a second region in the second image in which the tow bar is located, wherein an increased coordinate-dependent locating accuracy for the tow bar with respect to the locating accuracy allocated to the first region is allocated to the second region; andg) determining a trajectory of the motor vehicle for coupling the trailer assuming that the tow bar is located in the second region.2. The assist method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in operation c) and/or in operation f) claim 1 , a user marks the tow bar in the first image ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROBOT AND METHOD FOR USE OF ROBOT

Номер: US20180001946A1
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A robot includes a main body, a handlebar disposed on the main body and grippable by a user, a detection unit that detects a load applied to the handlebar, a moving device including a rotating body and moving the robot by controlling the rotation of the rotating body, and a switching unit that switches a support mode for supporting the user with walking. The support mode includes a first mode in which the robot autonomously moves to guide the user who is walking and a second mode in which the robot moves in accordance with a first load detected by the detection unit. When the robot moves in the first mode, the switching unit switches the support mode from the first mode to the second mode on the basis of the second load detected by the detection unit. 1. A robot comprising:a main body;a handlebar disposed on the main body, the handlebar being grippable by a user;a detector that detects a load applied to the handlebar;a moving device including a rotating body, the moving device moving the robot by controlling rotation of the rotating body; and wherein the support mode includes a first mode in which the robot autonomously moves to guide the user who is walking and a second mode in which the robot moves in accordance with a first load detected by the detector, and', 'wherein when the robot moves in the first mode, the switcher switches the support mode from the first mode to the second mode on the basis of a second load detected by the detector., 'a switcher that switches a support mode for supporting the user with walking,'}2. The robot according to claim 1 , further comprising:a generator that generates tendency data indicating a tendency of the load applied to the handlebar on the basis of past load data applied to the handlebar and obtained during movement of the robot; anda corrector that corrects a value of the second load on the basis of the tendency data,wherein the switcher switches the support mode from the first mode to the second mode on the basis of the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING LOADING DOCK EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20190002216A1
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Systems and methods for automatically controlling loading dock equipment, such as in response to a trailer approaching and docking at a docking station, are disclosed. The systems and methods can provide scanning devices and scanning operations which assist with, for example, properly aligning a trailer at a docking station and/or checking an interior area in front of the dock door for obstructions. The systems and methods can also transmit messages between components of the system and/or to users of the system regarding the status of components of the systems and/or the status of the overall docking process. 1. An automated docking system for use with a loading dock station , comprising:a first sensor system configured to detect the presence of a vehicle in an exterior area proximate a loading dock door;a second sensor system configured to detect obstructions in an interior area proximate the loading dock door; and automatically instruct the second sensor system to perform a scan of the interior area when the control unit receives a first signal from the first sensor system indicating that the vehicle is present in the exterior area; and', 'automatically enable operation of at least a portion of the loading dock station when the control unit receives a second signal from the second sensor system indicating that no obstructions have been detected in the interior area., 'a control unit communicatively coupled with the first sensor system and the second sensor system, the control unit being programmed with computer readable instructions that, when executed2. The automated docking system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor system is further configured to assist with aligning the vehicle with a loading dock door.3. The automated docking system of claim 1 , wherein the loading dock station comprises a vehicle restraint system claim 1 , and wherein automatically enabling operation of at least a portion of the loading dock station includes automatically enabling ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR WORK VEHICLE CONFIGURED TO TRAVEL AUTONOMOUSLY

Номер: US20220007563A1
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A control device for a work vehicle configured or programmed to travel autonomously includes a vehicle position calculator to calculate a vehicle position, a travel direction calculator to calculate a travel direction that is a front-back direction of the vehicle body, a steering state detector to obtain data on a steering state, a vehicle position estimator to calculate an estimated vehicle position at which the work vehicle is to be present after performing predetermined travel from the vehicle position of the work vehicle, a deviation calculator to calculate a deviation of the work vehicle at the estimated vehicle position from the target travel path, a target steering amount calculator to calculate a target steering amount based on the deviation, and an autonomous travel controller to control steering based on the target steering amount. 111-. (canceled)12: A control device for a work vehicle configured to travel autonomously along a target travel path , the control device comprising:a vehicle position calculator to calculate a vehicle position of the work vehicle;a travel direction calculator to calculate a travel direction of the work vehicle, the travel direction being a front-back direction of a vehicle body of the work vehicle;a steering state detector to obtain data on a steering state of the work vehicle;a vehicle position estimator to calculate an estimated vehicle position at which the work vehicle is to be present after performing predetermined travel from the vehicle position of the work vehicle;a deviation calculator to calculate a deviation of the work vehicle at the estimated vehicle position from the target travel path;a target steering amount calculator to calculate a target steering amount based on the deviation; andan autonomous travel controller to control steering of the work vehicle based on the target steering amount.13: The control device according to claim 12 , further comprising:an estimated lateral deviation calculator to calculate an ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Automatic control method for the insertion and the extraction of a vehicle into and from a receiving station, and control device implementing a method of this kind

Номер: US20170003686A1

A method comprises: a preliminary phase wherein a vehicle is aligned to be engaged toward a target position; a first phase wherein a reference trajectory is generated as a function of the status and target position of the vehicle, the status defined by the current position and orientation of the vehicle; a second phase wherein the reference trajectory being divided into sections, at the start of each section and before the vehicle begins a movement whether the reference trajectory can be followed is predicted as a function of imposed overall size constraints and estimated lateral and/or longitudinal slippages; a third phase, if the trajectory can be followed, wherein the turn angle of the wheels and the linear traction speed of the vehicle are controlled as a function of the status of the vehicle and the lateral and/or longitudinal slippages, to bring the centers of the wheels onto the reference trajectory.

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Autonomous Vehicle Routing and Navigation Using Passenger Docking Locations

Номер: US20170003687A1
Принадлежит: Nissan North America Inc

A method and apparatus for autonomous vehicle routing and navigation using passenger docking locations are disclosed. Autonomous vehicle routing and navigation using passenger docking locations may include an autonomous vehicle identifying map information representing a vehicle transportation network, the vehicle transportation network including a primary destination and a docking location, wherein identifying the map information includes identifying the map information such that the map information includes docking location information representing the docking location. The autonomous vehicle may identify the docking location as a target docking location for the primary destination based on the map information, generate, based on the map information, route information representing a route for the autonomous vehicle to traverse the vehicle transportation network from an origin in the vehicle transportation network to the target docking location, and traverse the vehicle transportation network from the origin to the target docking location in accordance with the route information.

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND SAFETY GUIDE ROBOT FOR ACCESSING AUTOMATED ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20220009103A1
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Techniques are disclosed to facilitate path planning safety guiding robots (SGR) for safely navigating and guiding humans through autonomous environments having other autonomous agents such as stationary and/or mobile robots. 1. A controller for an autonomous agent , comprising:a communication interface configured to receive sensor data; and determine, based on sensor data: a position of the autonomous agent, a position of a human being guided by the autonomous agent in an environment, and operational information of one or more other autonomous agents; and', 'control a movement of the autonomous agent based on the determined position of the autonomous agent, the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent, and the operational information of one or more other autonomous agents., 'a processor configured to2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to generate a notification for the human to notify the human of a desired path claim 1 , the notification being generated based on the determined position of the autonomous agent claim 1 , the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent claim 1 , and the operational information of one or more other autonomous agents.3. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to control the one or more other autonomous agents to adjust an operation of the one or more other autonomous agents based on the determined position of the autonomous agent claim 1 , the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent claim 1 , and the operational information of one or more other autonomous agents.4. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to predict a future movement of the human based on the determined position of the human being guided by the autonomous agent.5. The controller of claim 4 , wherein the processor is configured to predict the future movement of the human based on the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for controlling sensing device field of view

Номер: US20190003862A1
Автор: Brooks Reed, Yung-Chang Ko
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a current position of the vehicle along a determined path; retrieving map information that includes a pitch and a curvature of a roadway at or near the current position; determining, based on the map information, a planned pitch and a planned roll of the vehicle at or near the current position; determining, based on the planned pitch and the planned roll, a location of the field of view of the sensing device; determining, based on the location of the field of view and a location of an area of interest, an amount of movement of the sensing device to align the field of view with the area of interest; and generating, one or more control signals to one or more actuators associated with the sensing device based on the determined amount of movement.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE PLATFORM

Номер: US20180004213A1
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Provided is a disclosure for a vehicle platform that includes acquiring information, analyzing the information, and controlling the vehicle, as well as sharing the acquired information and infotainment in the vehicle with other vehicles and electronic devices. 1. A control system for a vehicle , comprising: receive sensor information from a plurality of sensors on the vehicle;', 'analyze the sensor information to perform an identification process for at least one object detected by the plurality of sensors; and', 'determine a response based on the at least one object identified; and, 'a control module configured toa communication module configured to communicate directly or indirectly with an electronic device, wherein the communication occurs without human intervention and includes at least some of the received sensor information, the analyzed sensor information, and/or the determined response.2. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors comprise one or more of a camera claim 1 , a radar claim 1 , a LIDAR claim 1 , and a sonar.3. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the communication is with one or more of another vehicle claim 1 , a smart appliance claim 1 , an infrastructure claim 1 , a smart home claim 1 , and a personal device.4. The control system of claim 1 , wherein the identified at least one object is used to generate an environment map.5. The control system of claim 4 , wherein the environment map is a 3-dimensional map.6. The control system of claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of the environment map is shared with one or more of another vehicle and an infrastructure.7. The control system of claim 4 , wherein at least one characteristic is associated with the at least one object in the environment map.8. The control system of claim 7 , wherein the at least one characteristic comprises at least one of a position claim 7 , a distance claim 7 , a speed claim 7 , a direction of motion claim 7 , and an estimated trajectory of ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Autonomously Tracking a Target Object

Номер: US20180004216A1
Принадлежит: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc.

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods for autonomously tracking a target object. 1. A method for tracking a target device , the method comprising:establishing a connection between a target device and a learner device;establishing a spatial relationship between the learner device and the target device;receiving location information, at the learner device, from the target device;receiving heading information, at the learner device, from the target device;adjusting the location information for the spatial relationship;storing the adjusted location information and the heading information at the learner device in a location storage;computing a distance between the target device and the learner device; and retrieving a next location information and the associated heading information from the location storage; and', 'navigating the learner device toward the next location identified by the next location information using the retrieved associated heading information., 'when the computed distance meets a desired-separation condition2. A method as described in further comprising: 'adjusting the velocity of the learner device to maintain sufficient separation and the spatial relationship.', 'when a desired-separation condition is not met3. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the spatial relationship between the learner device and the target device is such that the learner device is in front of the target device.4. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the spatial relationship between the learner device and the target device is such that the learner device is behind the target device.5. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the spatial relationship between the learner device and the target device is such that the learner device and the target device are not co-linear with the direction of travel.6. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the spatial relationship between the learner device and the target device is such that the target ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Method for Mapping a Processing Area for Autonomous Robot Vehicles

Номер: US20180004217A1
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The disclosure relates to a method for mapping a processing area, in particular for determining a processing area, as part of a navigation method for autonomous robot vehicles. According to the disclosure, said method is characterized in that boundary lines between adjoining mapped and unmapped subareas of the processing area that is to be mapped are identified by comparing distances traveled by the robot vehicle during an initial mapping trip within the processing area, mapping of an unmapped subarea adjoining a boundary line is initiated from a point on one of those identified boundary lines during another mapping trip of the robot vehicle into the unmapped subarea, and a map of the processing area is created on the basis of the subareas mapped by the robot vehicle. 1. A method for mapping a processing area as part of a navigation of an autonomous robot vehicle , the method comprising:identifying boundary lines between adjoining mapped subareas and unmapped subareas of the processing area to be mapped by comparing distances covered by the robot vehicle traveling over the processing area during on an initial mapping trip of the robot vehicle;initiating a mapping of an unmapped subarea adjoining a first boundary line of the identified boundary lines from a first point on the first boundary line during a further mapping trip of the robot vehicle into the unmapped subarea andgenerating a map of the processing area based on the subareas mapped by the robot vehicle.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the initial mapping trip and the further mapping trip are connected by way of a transfer trip of the robot vehicle.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the identifying further comprising:identifying a respective boundary line of the boundary lines between adjoining mapped subareas and unmapped subareas in response to distances covered by the robot vehicle on paths lying next to one another differing from one another by at least one of a relative amount and an ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE

Номер: US20180004218A1
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A method for operating a vehicle, whereby the vehicle, parked at a parking position in a parking facility, is guided autonomously from the parking position to a loading station and parked autonomously at the loading station, so that the vehicle can be loaded at the loading station. Also described is a related vehicle and computer program. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for operating a vehicle , the method comprising:autonomously guiding the vehicle, parked at a parking position in a parking facility, from the parking position to a loading station; andautonomously parking the vehicle at the loading station, so that the vehicle is able to be loaded at the loading station.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein after being loaded claim 13 , the vehicle is guided autonomously back to the same parking position or to a different parking position in the parking facility and parked there autonomously.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein after a predetermined parking time has ended and/or after reception of a starting signal via a communication network claim 14 , the loaded vehicle parked at the respective parking position is guided autonomously from the respective parking position to an end position in the parking facility and parked there autonomously claim 14 , where the vehicle is able to be picked up by a person.16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the vehicle is guided autonomously from a starting position in the parking facility to the parking position and parked there autonomously claim 13 , before it is guided autonomously from the parking position to the loading station.17. The method of claim 13 , wherein the vehicle is not guided autonomously to the loading station until a corresponding request signal is received via a communication network.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the request signal is received by the vehicle and/or by a parking-facility server for the coordination of autonomous travel of vehicles in the parking facility.19. The method of claim 18 , ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR GUIDING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TOWARDS A DOCKING STATION

Номер: US20180004219A1
Принадлежит: Dyson Technology Limited

An apparatus for guiding an autonomous vehicle towards a docking station including an autonomous vehicle with a camera-based sensing system, a drive system for driving the autonomous vehicle, and a control system for controlling the drive system. The apparatus includes a docking station including a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker, wherein the second fiducial marker is positioned on the docking station to define a predetermined relative spacing with the first fiducial marker, wherein the control system is operable to receive an image provided by the camera-based sensing system, the image including a representation of the first and second fiducial markers, and to control the drive system so as to guide the autonomous vehicle towards the base station based on a difference between the representation of the first and second fiducial markers in the received image and the predetermined relative spacing between the first and second fiducial markers. 1. A docking station for an autonomous vehicle , the docking station comprising a main body having a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker spaced a predetermined distance from the first fiducial marker.2. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the first fiducial marker and the second fiducial marker are located on a display portion of the docking station that is in a substantially upright orientation when the docking station is placed on a floor surface.3. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the display portion of the docking station is planar.4. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the display portion is pivotable with respect to a base portion of the docking station.5. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second fiducial markers defines a pattern claim 2 , and wherein the pattern of the first fiducial marker is the same as the pattern of the second fiducial marker.6. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second fiducial markers ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING UNIT FOR A SELF-DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180004224A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An autonomous driving unit for a self-driving motor vehicle is provided. The autonomous driving unit includes a memory that stores route data for a determined route, wherein the route data are based on the drive along the determined route. The autonomous driving unit also includes a control unit, which is connected to the memory, and includes a driving mode for autonomously driving along the determined route with the aid of the route data stored for the determined route. 1. A method for operating a self-driving motor vehicle comprising:driving along a route, wherein a motor vehicle is guided by a motor vehicle driver,acquiring and storing route data while driving along the route, andretrieving and using the route data during driving along the route by the motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle is guided by an autonomous driving unit.2. The method as claimed in further comprising transmitting the route data by the motor vehicle driver to the motor vehicle.3. The method as claimed in further comprising acquiring and storing route data for a plurality of routes having an identical starting point and/or destination.4. The method as claimed in further comprising claim 3 , at the beginning of a trip claim 3 , after input of a starting point and/or destination claim 3 , considering items of traffic information during the selection of a route from the plurality of routes.5. The method as claimed in further comprising claim 1 , in response to driving along a route using the motor vehicle while employing the stored route data claim 1 , acquiring and storing new route data.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the route data are stored in at least one of a memory of the motor vehicle or a cloud.7. The method as claimed in further comprising providing items of information indicative of missing roadway marking along the route.8. An autonomous driving unit for a self-driving vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a control unit configured to read in route data for a determined ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL HOME SERVICE

Номер: US20200004237A1
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An embodiment of the present disclosure is a virtual home service apparatus including, a communicator, a home information collector for obtaining a design drawing of the home, and obtaining a 3D drawing by converting the design drawing, a home appliance identifier for obtaining an internal image and SLAM information of the home, and identifying the location and state of the home appliance based on the internal image and the SLAM information, and a virtual home implementator for generating virtual home information by reflecting the location and state of the home appliance to the 3D drawing. 1. A virtual home service apparatus for providing data for supporting a virtual home interface to a vehicle apparatus for providing the virtual home interface for controlling an operation of a home appliance installed in a home , comprising:a communicator;a home information collector for obtaining a design drawing of the home through the communicator based on user identification information of the home appliance, and obtaining a 3D drawing by converting the design drawing;a home appliance identifier for obtaining an internal image and SLAM information of the home through the communicator, and identifying the location and state of the home appliance based on the internal image and the SLAM information; anda virtual home implementator for generating virtual home information by reflecting the location and state of the home appliance to the 3D drawing,wherein the virtual home information is provided to the vehicle apparatus as the data for supporting the virtual home interface.2. The virtual home service apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the home information collector generates a design drawing request signal that requests the design drawing by using an address registered at the time of sale of the home appliance as the user identification information, and transmits the generated design drawing request signal to a real estate brokerage server through the communicator, andwherein the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF AUTONOMOUS DEVICE

Номер: US20200004247A1
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An example system includes an autonomous device. The system includes a movement assembly to move the autonomous device, memory storing information about classes of objects and storing rules governing operation of the autonomous device based on a class of an object in a path of the autonomous device, one or more sensors to detect at least one attribute of the object, and one or more processing devices. The one or more processing devices determine the class of the object based on the at least one attribute, execute a rule to control the autonomous device based on the class, and control the movement assembly based on the rule. 1. A system comprising an autonomous device , the system comprising:a movement assembly to move the autonomous device;memory storing information about classes of objects and storing rules governing operation of the autonomous device based on a class of an object in a path of the autonomous device;one or more sensors configured to detect at least one attribute of the object; and determining the class of the object based on the at least one attribute;', 'executing a rule to control the autonomous device based on the class; and', 'controlling the movement assembly based on the rule;, 'one or more processing devices to perform operations comprisingwherein, in a case that the object is classified as an animate object, the rule to control the autonomous device comprises instructions for determining a likelihood of a collision with the object and for outputting an alert based on the likelihood of the collision.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the classes of objects and rules are stored in the form of a machine learning model.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a case that the object is classified as an animate object claim 1 , the rule to control the autonomous device comprises instructions for:controlling the movement assembly to change a speed of the autonomous device;detecting attributes of the object using the one or more sensors; ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR GENERATING CONTROL COMMANDS FOR AN AUTONOMOUS ROAD VEHICLE

Номер: US20200004255A1
Принадлежит: ZENUITY AB

Described herein is a method and arrangement () for generating validated control commands () for an autonomous road vehicle (). An end-to-end trained neural network system () is arranged to receive an input of raw sensor data () from on-board sensors () of the autonomous road vehicle () as well as object-level data () and tactical information data (). The end-to-end trained neural network system () is further arranged to map input data () to control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle () over pre-set time horizons. A safety module () is arranged to receive the control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle () over the pre-set time horizons and perform risk assessment of planned trajectories resulting from the control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle () over the pre-set time horizons. The safety module () is further arranged to validate as safe and output validated control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle (). 123. Method for generating validated control commands () for an autonomous road vehicle () , characterized in that it comprises:{'b': 16', '4', '5', '6', '3', '7', '8, 'providing () as input data to an end-to-end trained neural network system () raw sensor data () from on-board sensors () of the autonomous road vehicle () as well as object-level data () and tactical information data ();'}{'b': 17', '4', '5', '7', '8', '10', '3, 'mapping (), by the end-to-end trained neural network system (), input data (, , ) to control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle () over pre-set time horizons;'}{'b': 18', '10', '3', '9', '10', '3, 'subjecting () the control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle () over the pre-set time horizons to a safety module () arranged to perform risk assessment of planned trajectories resulting from the control commands () for the autonomous road vehicle () over the pre-set time horizons;'}{'b': 19', '20', '9', '2', '3, 'validating () as safe and outputting () from the safety module () validated ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Providing Actionable Uncertainties in Autonomous Vehicles

Номер: US20200004259A1
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Systems and methods are provided for detecting objects of interest. A computing system can input sensor data to one or more first machine-learned models associated with detecting objects external to an autonomous vehicle. The computing system can obtain as an output of the first machine-learned models, data indicative of one or more detected objects. The computing system can determine data indicative of at least one uncertainty associated with the one or more detected objects and input the data indicative of the one or more detected objects and the data indicative of the at least one uncertainty to one or more second machine-learned models. The computing system can obtain as an output of the second machine-learned models, data indicative of at least one prediction associated with the one or more detected objects. The at least one prediction can be based at least in part on the detected objects and the uncertainty. 1. A computer-implemented method of detecting objects of interest , comprising:inputting, by a computing system comprising one or more computing devices, sensor data to one or more first machine-learned models associated with detecting objects external to an autonomous vehicle;obtaining, by the computing system as an output of the one or more first machine-learned models, data indicative of one or more detected objects external to the autonomous vehicle;determining, by the computing system, data indicative of at least one uncertainty associated with the one or more detected objects;inputting, by the computing system, the data indicative of the one or more detected objects and the data indicative of the at least one uncertainty associated with the one or more detected objects to one or more second machine-learned models configured to generate predictions in association with objects external to the autonomous vehicle; andobtaining, by the computing system as an output of the one or more second machine-learned models, data indicative of at least one ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER FOR RECOGNIZING STUCK SITUATION THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20200004260A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A robot cleaner for recognizing a stuck situation through artificial intelligence includes a driving unit to drive the robot cleaner, a sensing unit configured to acquire three-dimensional (3D) image data and a bumper event, a memory configured to store a stuck situation recognition model for inferring the stuck situation of the robot cleaner, and a processor configured to convert the 3D image data and the bumper event into surrounding map image data, infer the stuck situation of the robot cleaner from the 3D image data and the bumper event using the stuck situation recognition model, and control the driving unit according to an inference result. 1. A robot cleaner for recognizing a stuck situation through artificial intelligence , the robot cleaner comprising:a driving motor to drive the robot cleaner;a sensor configured to acquire three-dimensional (3D) image data and a bumper event;a memory configured to store a stuck situation recognition model for inferring the stuck situation of the robot cleaner; anda processor configured to:convert the 3D image data and the bumper event into surrounding map image data,infer the stuck situation of the robot cleaner from the 3D image data and the bumper event using the stuck situation recognition model, andcontrol the driving motor according to an inference result.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 ,wherein the stuck situation recognition model is an artificial neural network based model subjected to supervised learning through a deep learning algorithm or a machine learning algorithm, andwherein a training data set used to train the stuck situation recognition model includes the acquired surrounding map image data for training and labeling data indicating the stuck situation labeled therewith while the robot cleaner travels.3. The robot cleaner of claim 2 ,wherein the processor drives the robot cleaner along a cleaning route when the inference result of the stuck situation recognition model is a non-stuck situation and ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200004261A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an autonomous vehicle includes a loader which loads a service module, a driving unit which moves an autonomous vehicle, and a controller which controls the driving unit to perform at least one of acceleration driving, turning, and stopping of the autonomous vehicle, the controller checks a driving route of the autonomous vehicle and module information of a service module and controls the driving unit based on the driving route and the module information. At least one of the autonomous vehicle of the present disclosure may be linked to or integrated with an artificial intelligence module, a drone (an unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV), a robot, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and a device related to 5G services. 1. A driving control method of an autonomous vehicle , comprising:checking module information of a loaded service module;checking a driving route; andcontrolling a driving operation of a vehicle based on the driving route and the module information.2. The driving control method according to claim 1 , wherein the checking of module information includes receiving information related to at least one of a type claim 1 , a size claim 1 , and a weight of the service module from the service module or from a server based on a downlink grant claim 1 , andin the controlling of a driving operation, the driving operation is controlled based on at least one of the type, the size, and the weight of the service module and the driving route.3. The driving control method according to claim 1 , wherein the checking of module information includes checking a weight of the service module or a number of vibrations during driving through a sensor of a loader in which the service module is loaded claim 1 , andin the controlling of a driving operation, the driving operation is controlled based on the driving route and any one of the weight of the service module and the number of vibrations during driving.4. The driving ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle-following Deceleration Control Method and System

Номер: US20200004267A1
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Related are vehicle-following deceleration control method and system. The method includes: acquiring current deceleration of front vehicle and current inter-vehicle time distance between current vehicle and front vehicle; when monitoring that brake lamp of front vehicle lights, performing increase correction on absolute value of current deceleration of front vehicle to obtain deceleration corrected value, and or performing increase correction on preset inter-vehicle time distance threshold of ACC system of current vehicle; and sending a deceleration request by the ACC system of the current vehicle, in a case where an absolute value of the deceleration corrected value is greater than or equal to an absolute value of a preset deceleration threshold of the ACC system of the current vehicle, or the current inter-vehicle time distance between the current vehicle and the front vehicle is smaller than or equal to the inter-vehicle time distance threshold corrected value. 1. A vehicle-following deceleration control method , comprising:acquiring a current deceleration of a front vehicle and a current inter-vehicle time distance between a current vehicle and the front vehicle, and monitoring whether a brake lamp of the front vehicle lights or not;when monitoring that the brake lamp of the front vehicle lights, performing increase correction on an absolute value of the current deceleration of the front vehicle to obtain a deceleration corrected value, and/or performing an increase correction on a preset inter-vehicle time distance threshold of an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system of the current vehicle to obtain an inter-vehicle time distance threshold corrected value: andsending a deceleration request by the ACC system of the current vehicle, in a case where an absolute value of the deceleration corrected value is greater than or equal to an absolute value of a preset deceleration threshold of the ACC system of the current vehicle, or the current inter-vehicle time ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Goal-Directed Occupancy Prediction for Autonomous Driving

Номер: US20210004012A1
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An autonomous vehicle can obtain state data associated with an object in an environment, obtain map data including information associated with spatial relationships between at least a subset of lanes of a road network, and determine a set of candidate paths that the object may follow in the environment based at least in part on the spatial relationships between at least two lanes of the road network. Each candidate path can include a respective set of spatial cells. The autonomous vehicle can determine, for each candidate path, a predicted occupancy for each spatial cell of the respective set of spatial cells of such candidate path during at least a portion of a prediction time horizon. The autonomous vehicle can generate prediction data associated with the object based at least in part on the predicted occupancy for each spatial cell of the respective set of spatial cells for at least one candidate path. 1. A computer-implemented method of object prediction for autonomous driving , the method comprising:obtaining, by a computing system comprising one or more computing devices and based at least in part on sensor data associated with a set of sensors of an autonomous vehicle, state data associated with an object in an environment external to the autonomous vehicle;obtaining, by the computing system, map data including information associated with spatial relationships between at least a subset of lanes of a road network associated with the environment;determining, by the computing system, a set of candidate paths that the object may follow in the environment based at least in part on the spatial relationships between at least two lanes of the road network, wherein each candidate path includes a respective set of spatial cells;determining, by the computing system for each candidate path of the set of candidate paths, a predicted occupancy for each spatial cell of the respective set of spatial cells of such candidate path during at least a portion of a prediction time ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

U-TURN CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20210004016A1
Автор: Oh Tae Dong
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A U-turn control system for an autonomous vehicle is provided. The U-turn control system includes a learning device that subdivides information regarding situations to be considered when the autonomous vehicle executes a U-turn for each of a plurality of groups and performs deep learning. A controller executes a U-turn of the autonomous vehicle based on the result learned by the learning device. 1. A U-turn controller for an autonomous vehicle , comprising:a learning device configured to subdivide information regarding situations to be considered when the autonomous vehicle executes a U-turn for each of a plurality of data groups and perform deep learning; anda controller configured to execute a U-turn of the autonomous vehicle based on a result learned by the learning device.2. The U-turn controller of claim 1 , further comprising:an input device configured to input data for each group about information regarding surroundings at a current time.3. The U-turn controller of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to determine whether it is possible for the autonomous vehicle to execute a U-turn by applying the data input via the input device to the result learned by the learning device.4. The U-turn controller of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine whether it is possible for the autonomous vehicle to makes a U-turn based on whether the autonomous vehicle obeys the traffic laws.5. The U-turn controller of claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured to determine that it is possible for the autonomous vehicle to execute the U-turn when a U-turn traffic light is turned on claim 4 , when a U-turn sign is located in front of the autonomous vehicle.6. The U-turn controller of claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured to determine that it is impossible for the autonomous vehicle to execute the U-turn claim 4 , when the autonomous vehicle is not located on a U-turn permitted area although a U-turn sign is located in front of the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Using high definition maps for generating synthetic sensor data for autonomous vehicles

Номер: US20210004017A1
Автор: Gil COLGATE, Ronghua Zhang
Принадлежит: Deepmap Inc

According to an aspect of an embodiment, operations may comprise accessing high definition (HD) map data of a region, presenting, via a user interface, information describing the HD map data, receiving instructions, via the user interface, for modifying the HD map data by adding one or more synthetic objects to locations in the HD map data, modifying the HD map data based on the received instructions, and generating a synthetic track in the modified HD map data comprising, for each of one or more vehicle poses, generated synthetic sensor data based on the one or more synthetic objects in the modified HD map data.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Noise-cancelling learning device and vehicle provided with same

Номер: US20210004018A1
Автор: Koichi Terui, Makoto Kudo
Принадлежит: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LTD

Provided is a noise-canceling learning device capable of performing control so as to prevent performing processing such as useless deceleration at the same place in self driving, for example, on a highway, and a vehicle including the noise-canceling learning device. The detection determination processing unit 143 of the noise-canceling learning device 14 causes the perceived object to be stored in (a data table of) the information storage unit 144 as a determination object in association with the perceived object and the own vehicle position information, determines whether the perceived object perceived by the sensor recognition perceiving unit 141 and the determination object stored in (a data table of) the information storage unit 144 match based on the position of the own vehicle 1 estimated by the own vehicle position estimating unit 142, and determines whether the perceived object perceived by the sensor recognition perceiving unit 141 is correct.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Unmanned Vehicle Cruising, Unmanned Vehicle and Storage Medium

Номер: US20210004020A1

The embodiments provide a method for unmanned vehicle cruising, an unmanned vehicle and a storage medium, the method includes: in a state that a slow cruising function is started, cruising according to a preset cruising mode, and collecting running data through a sensing device, where the running data is data of an environment in which a vehicle locates, collected by the vehicle during a running process; and generating a map based on the collected running data. The embodiments of the present disclosure solve the problem that an unmanned vehicle in the prior art cannot update a map in time and, in particular, cannot develop a more suitable map according to different surrounding environments.

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

RANDOM SHIFT BASED PATH CENTERING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20220011775A1
Автор: Zhu Fan
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Embodiments of the present disclosures disclose a method and a system to generate a path planning trajectory with a random lateral shift for an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV). In one embodiment, a system generates a reference line to navigate the ADV from a start location to a destination location. The system determines a lateral shift distance value to shift a lane center for the reference line. The system generates a shifted trajectory using the reference line based on the lateral shift distance value. The system controls the ADV based on the shifted trajectory to navigate the ADV. 1. A computer-implemented method to operate an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) , the method comprising:generating a reference line to navigate the ADV from a start location to a destination location;determining a lateral shift distance value to shift a lane center for the reference line, the lateral shift distance value being determined using a random number generation algorithm;generating a shifted trajectory using the reference line based on the lateral shift distance value; andcontrolling the ADV based on the shifted trajectory to navigate the ADV.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a routing request to request a route from the start location to the destination location; andrecording a timestamp representing a time of generating the routing request, wherein the lateral shift distance value is determined based on the timestamp of the routing request.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:hashing the timestamp of the routing request using a hash function; anddistributing the hashed routing request timestamp across a hash map to determine the lateral shift distance value.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the distributing comprises applying a modulo operation to the hashed timestamp to distribute the hashed timestamp across the hash map.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the hash map includes a predetermined number of slots representing a range of distance ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINISTIC TRAJECTORY SELECTION BASED ON UNCERTAINTY ESTIMATION FOR AN AUTONOMOUS AGENT

Номер: US20220011776A1
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A system for deterministic trajectory selection based on uncertainty estimation includes a set of one or more computing systems. A method for deterministic trajectory selection includes receiving a set of inputs; determining a set of outputs; determining uncertainty parameters associated with any or all of the set of inputs and/or any or all of the set of outputs; and evaluating the uncertainty parameters and optionally triggering a process and/or action in response. 1. A method for trajectory determination of an autonomous agent , the method comprising:collecting a set of inputs;determining a first trajectory of a set of candidate trajectories based on the set of inputs, the first trajectory associated with a first uncertainty;determining a second trajectory of the set of candidate trajectories;determining a second uncertainty associated with the set of inputs;comparing the first uncertainty with a first threshold, wherein in an event that the first uncertainty exceeds the first threshold, eliminating the first trajectory from the set of candidate trajectories;comparing the second uncertainty with a second threshold, wherein in an event that the second uncertainty exceeds the second threshold, eliminating the first trajectory from the set of candidate trajectories;determining a final trajectory for the autonomous agent based on the comparison with the set of constraints.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first trajectory is a learned trajectory determined with a set of learned models.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first uncertainty is determined with the set of learned models.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second trajectory is a programmed trajectory.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the second trajectory is determined with a classical motion planner.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second uncertainty is determined with an out-of-distribution detector.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the out-of-distribution detector comprises a ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING A SURFACE

Номер: US20220011777A1
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A system includes an inspection robot having a plurality of input sensors, the plurality of input sensors distributed horizontally relative to an inspection surface and configured to provide inspection data of the inspection surface at selected horizontal positions; a controller, comprising: a position definition circuit structured to determine an inspection robot position of the inspection robot on the inspection surface; a data positioning circuit structured to interpret the inspection data, and to correlate the inspection data to the inspection robot position on the inspection surface; and wherein the data positioning circuit is further structured to determine position informed inspection data in response to the correlating of the inspection data with the inspection robot position. 1an inspection robot having a plurality of input sensors, the plurality of input sensors distributed horizontally relative to an inspection surface and configured to provide inspection data of the inspection surface at selected horizontal positions; a position definition circuit structured to determine an inspection robot position of the inspection robot on the inspection surface;', 'a data positioning circuit structured to interpret the inspection data, and to correlate the inspection data to the inspection robot position on the inspection surface; and', 'wherein the data positioning circuit is further structured to determine position informed inspection data in response to the correlating of the inspection data with the inspection robot position., 'a controller, comprising. A system, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/997,569 (Attorney Docket No. GROB-0003-U01-C11), filed Jun. 4, 2018, and entitled “SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING A SURFACE.”U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/997,569 (Attorney Docket No. GROB-0003-U01-C11) claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/596,737 ( ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS MOVEMENT DEVICE, AUTONOMOUS MOVEMENT METHOD AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20190004520A1
Автор: MAENO Yasushi
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

An autonomous movement device includes an obstacle detector, a map creator, an obstacle canceller, and a router. The obstacle detector detects an obstacle. The map creator records information about the obstacle detected by the obstacle detector on an environment map. The obstacle canceller cancels the information about the obstacle recorded by the map creator from the environment map. The router sets a moving route based on the information recorded on the environment map. 1. An autonomous movement device comprising:an obstacle detector configured to detect an obstacle;a map creator configured to create an environment map and record information about the obstacle on the environment map;an obstacle canceller configured to cancel the information about the obstacle recorded by the map creator from the environment map depending on the passage of time; anda router configured to set a moving route based on the information recorded on the environment map.2. The autonomous movement device according to claim 1 , whereinthe obstacle detector includes a close-obstacle detector configured to detect the obstacle by approaching the obstacle.3. The autonomous movement device according to claim 1 , whereinthe map creator records the information about the obstacle at a position of the obstacle on the environment map.4. The autonomous movement device according to claim 3 , whereinthe obstacle canceller adjusts, at the position, a cancelling speed, which is a speed for cancelling the information about the obstacle from the environment map, depending on the number of times the obstacle detector has detected the obstacle at the position.5. The autonomous movement device according to claim 4 , whereinwhen the obstacle detector detects the obstacle, the obstacle canceller decreases, by a reference-obstacle adjusting value, the cancelling speed at the position where the obstacle has been detected.6. The autonomous movement device according to claim 5 , whereinthe obstacle detector includes: ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

MOVING TRAFFIC OBSTACLE DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE

Номер: US20190004523A1
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The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles. In embodiments, a database of historical and potential moving traffic obstacles is generated from vehicle sensor data. The database includes vehicle manoeuvre data and characterizations thereof. The database is used to map moving traffic obstacle locations such that driving aids and autonomous vehicles can account for such obstacles. 18-. (canceled)1019.-. (canceled)20. A system comprising:a processor;a memory coupled to the processor, the memory configured to store program instructions for instructing the processor to carry out a method for controlling a maneuver by an object, the method comprising:determining a location of the object and correlating the location of the object to a path in a moving traffic obstacle database, the moving traffic obstacle database comprising an array of interconnected paths and one or more moving traffic obstacles, each moving traffic obstacle having an associated moving traffic obstacle locations along the interconnected paths;determining, from the moving traffic obstacle database, a relevant moving traffic obstacle at a relevant moving traffic obstacle location in close proximity to the location of the object;determining maneuver instructions based on: the relevant moving traffic obstacle; the relevant moving traffic obstacle location; the object; and the object location;communicating the maneuver instructions to a device associated with the object, wherein the communicating causes the device to automatically execute or display the maneuver instructions. In embodiments, the technical field of the invention is methods and systems for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles.In cities in developing countries like Nairobi, Kenya, it is common for roadways to be shared by a variety of transport modes. These modes include personal vehicles, trucks, two-wheelers, animals, bicycles, pushcarts, and pedestrians. Such road sharing creates ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

MOVING TRAFFIC OBSTACLE DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE

Номер: US20190004525A1
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The disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting and managing moving traffic obstacles. In embodiments, a database of historical and potential moving traffic obstacles is generated from vehicle sensor data. The database includes vehicle manoeuvre data and characterizations thereof. The database is used to map moving traffic obstacle locations such that driving aids and autonomous vehicles can account for such obstacles. 1. A method for controlling a route of an object , the method comprising:receiving a starting location and a destination location from a device onboard the object;determining a first potential route between the starting and destination locations;identifying all moving traffic obstacles along the first potential route from a moving traffic obstacle database, the moving traffic obstacle database comprising an interconnected array of paths;determining a second potential route between the starting and destination locations;identifying all moving traffic obstacles along the second potential route from the moving traffic obstacle database;identifying a preferred route from the first and second routes, the preferred route having a minimum of moving traffic obstacles;communicating instructions to the device to follow the preferred route, wherein the object subsequently follows the preferred route.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the moving traffic obstacle database comprises an interconnected array of paths claim 1 , and the method further comprises:collecting test sensor data for a plurality of test objects traversing a first path;determining, from the test sensor data, the presence of a moving traffic obstacle at a hazard location along the path, and determining a characteristic of the moving traffic obstacle;adding the hazard location to the moving traffic obstacle database.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic of the moving traffic obstacle is whether the moving traffic obstacle is stationary or mobile.4. The method of claim 1 ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

CENTRALIZED SCHEDULING SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES

Номер: US20190004528A1
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An autonomous driving system includes a number of sensors and a number of autonomous driving modules. The autonomous driving system further includes a global store to store data generated and used by processing modules such as sensors and/or autonomous driving modules. The autonomous driving system further includes a task scheduler coupled to the sensors, the autonomous driving modules, and the global store. In response to output data generated by any one or more of processing modules, the task scheduler stores the output data in the global store. In response to a request from any of the processing modules for processing data, the task scheduler provides input data stored in the global store to the processing module. The task scheduler is executed in a single thread that is responsible for managing data stored in the global store and dispatching tasks to be performed by the processing modules. 1. An autonomous driving system for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle , the system comprising:a plurality of sensors to sense a driving environment surrounding an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV);a plurality of autonomous driving modules to process data and control the ADV;a global store to store data generated and used by the sensors and the autonomous driving modules; anda task scheduler coupled to the sensors, the autonomous driving modules, and the global store, wherein in response to output data generated by any one of the sensors and the autonomous driving modules, the task scheduler stores the output data in the global store, and wherein in response to a request from any one of the autonomous driving modules for processing data, the task scheduler provides input data stored in the global store to the autonomous driving module.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensors and the autonomous driving modules have to go through the task scheduler in order to access the data stored in the global store.310. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

ECU, AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INCLUDING ECU, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING LANE CHANGE FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20190004529A1
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A method of controlling lane change of an autonomous vehicle is provided. The method includes determining a type of a command for lane change by an autonomous driving logic of an electronic control unit (ECU) in response to the command for lane change being generated. When the command for lane change is not a specific command for lane change, attributes of each of at least one region included in a change target region is determined using information regarding the change target region. The attributes of each of the at least one region are corrected using information regarding a lane in which the autonomous vehicle is driven and a lane change region is determined from the at least one region based on the corrected attributes of each of the at least one region. 1. A method of controlling lane change of an autonomous vehicle , comprising:determining, by a controller, a type of a command for lane change using an autonomous driving logic in response to the command for lane change being generated;when the command for lane change is not a specific command for lane change, determining, by the controller, attributes of each of at least one region included in a change target region using information on the change target region;correcting, by the controller, the attributes of each of the at least one region using information regarding a lane in which the autonomous vehicle is being driven; anddetermining, by the controller, a lane change region from the at least one region based on the corrected attributes of each of the at least one region.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the type of the command for lane change is classified into commands for lane change according to first to fourth scenarios; and wherein the determining of the attributes of each of the at least one region is performed for commands for lane change according to second to fourth scenarios.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first scenario is a situation in which lane change is not needed ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Experience-based roadmap for a robotic cleaning device

Номер: US20190004537A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux AB

A method of operating a robotic cleaning device over a surface to be cleaned. The method includes: registering roadmap nodes at intervals on the surface during cleaning, the roadmap nodes including positional information; and linking the roadmap nodes to form roadmap links in a roadmap graph, if the robotic cleaning device is driving directly from a previously registered roadmap node to a currently registered roadmap node. The roadmap links in the roadmap graph facilitate navigation of the robotic cleaning device.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

SERVICE ROBOT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Номер: US20150006016A1
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In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a service robot, such as a robotic cleaner, can be configured to more effectively service an environment. The service robot can include one or more sensors that sense its location, the location of objects, or both, and can also include noise reduction elements. The service robot can determine that it is under a “furnishing” and implement a different servicing pattern. 1. A method of performing a robotic service , the method comprising:navigating a service robot through an environment according to a servicing route to perform a service, using automatic self-control by the robot;sensing objects in the environment while navigating according to the servicing route and/or while performing the service; andstoring locations of the objects and/or the service robot determined using the sensor data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the sensor data, tailoring the servicing route to enable the service robot to optimally service a plurality of locations.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the sensor data, tailoring the servicing route from a first navigation pattern to a second navigation pattern that avoids contact with the objects.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:electronically storing the second navigation pattern in a storage media for later use.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the robot stopping and waiting in response to sensing an object or living being.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensing is accomplished by a set of sensors including one or more photosensors.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the service robot wirelessly communicating with one or more of a control system, database system, other robots, wireless devices, or external sensors.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: assigning functional labels to each of a plurality of service locations; and', 'associating one or more of the service locations with specific events ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for the Driverless Operation of a Vehicle System Designed for the Fully Automatic Control of Motor Vehicle, and Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20190004546A1
Принадлежит: Audi AG

This disclosure relates to a method for the driverless operation of a vehicle system of a motor vehicle designed for fully automatic control of the motor vehicle. In accordance with at least one sequential criterion, which evaluates a status of the driver, comprising location information describing the current position of the driver and/or comprising resource information describing an amount of a resource that is present or required for the driver, of which resource a supply is present in the motor vehicle, operating information describing the taking of the motor vehicle to a sequential position having a shorter, in particular minimum possible distance from the current position of the driver or from a predicted destination of the driver, is automatically determined and applied. A motor vehicle with an onboard vehicle system and a control device, for execution of the method, are also disclosed. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for driverless operation of a vehicle system of a motor vehicle designed for fully automatic control of the motor vehicle , comprising:evaluating, by a control device, a status information of a driver, based on at least one sequential criterion, wherein the at least one sequential criterion comprises location information describing a current position of the driver;evaluating, by the control device, a resource information, based on the at least one sequential criterion, wherein the at least one sequential criterion comprises an amount of a resource that is present or required for the driver, of which resource a resource supply is present in the motor vehicle;determining, by the control device, an operating information describing transporting the motor vehicle to a sequential position having a shorter distance from the current position of the driver or from a predicted destination of the driver; andapplying, by the control device, the operating information to transport the motor vehicle automatically to the sequential position.19. The method of claim ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING A BEHAVIOR OF A MACHINE-LEARNING ALGORITHM

Номер: US20220012624A1
Принадлежит: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

A computer implemented method is described herein for post-execution evaluation of a machine-learning (ML) algorithm. The method can include receiving a post-execution version of the ML algorithm having a plurality of behavioral states. The method can include generating behavior identification data identifying a given behavioral state from the plurality of behavioral states of the ML algorithm. The given behavioral state can correspond to a decision-making state of the ML algorithm that the ML algorithm learned during an execution of the ML algorithm. A graphical user interface (GUI) can be generated based on the behavior identification data that includes a behavior object characterizing the given behavioral state of the ML algorithm. Behavior evaluation data can be generated based on a user's interaction with the behavior object. A learning process of the ML algorithm can be altered for future execution of the ML algorithm based on the behavior evaluation data. 1. A computer implemented method for post-execution evaluation of a machine-learning (ML) algorithm , the method comprising:receiving ML behavior data comprising a post-execution version of the ML algorithm having a plurality of behavioral states, the plurality of behavioral states corresponding to different decision-making states of the ML algorithm;evaluating the plurality of behavioral states by comparing each of the plurality of behavioral states to a library of approved behavioral states for the ML algorithm to identify a given behavioral state from the plurality of behavioral states of the ML algorithm, the given behavioral state corresponding to a decision-making state of the ML algorithm that is not part of the library of approved behavioral states for the ML algorithm;generating behavior evaluation data based on the evaluation, the behavior evaluation data being indicative that the given behavioral state is not an approved behavioral state of the ML algorithm; andupdating the ML algorithm to alter a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Processing method and apparatus for vehicle scene sequence tracking, and vehicle

Номер: US20200005052A1
Автор: Meng Yao

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a processing method and apparatus for vehicle scene sequence tracking, and a vehicle. The method includes: obtaining a current vehicle speed of a vehicle driving in a first area and at least one frame of current image taken; determining a vehicle speed ratio interval and a length of a sequence to be tracked according to the current vehicle speed; and performing the scene sequence tracking according to the vehicle speed ratio interval, the length of the sequence to be tracked, the at least one frame of the current image, and pre-stored multiple frames of historical reference images of the vehicle, to obtain position information of the vehicle. The method ensures that an accurate speed scanning range can still be quickly found when the vehicle speed changes greatly, and the speed scanning efficiency is greatly improved when the vehicle speed is relatively stable.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Machine learning based driver assistance

Номер: US20200005060A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

A method for machine learning based driver assistance is provided. The method may include detecting, in one or more images of a driver operating an automobile, one or more facial landmarks. The detection of the one or more facial landmarks may include applying, to the one or more images, a first machine learning model. A gaze dynamics of the driver may be determined based at least on the one or more facial landmarks. The gaze dynamics of the driver may include a change in a gaze zone of the driver from a first gaze zone to a second gaze zone. A state of the driver may be determined based at least on the gaze dynamics of the driver. An operation of the automobile may be controlled based at least on the state of the driver. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also provided.

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, VEHICLE, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20220019218A1
Принадлежит: Sony Group Corporation

A vehicle control device includes a remote operation control unit that approves a remote operation right (a right to perform a remote operation of a vehicle) and an operation control unit that controls an operation of the vehicle according to a remote operation performed in response to an instruction by an information processing device to which the remote operation right is granted to another vehicle to move. The information processing device includes a vehicle detection unit that detects a first vehicle and a vehicle control unit that requests a remote operation right that is a right to remotely operate the first vehicle and remotely operates the first vehicle in response to an instruction to move a second vehicle in a case where the remote operation right is granted. The present technology is applied to, for example, a vehicle that performs automatic driving or a control device of a parking lot. 1. A vehicle control device comprising:a remote operation control unit configured to approve a remote operation right that is a right to perform a remote operation of a vehicle; andan operation control unit configured to control an operation of the vehicle according to a remote operation performed in response to an instruction by an information processing device to which the remote operation right is granted to another vehicle to move.2. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe information processing device receives an instruction to move from the another vehicle or an information terminal associated with the another vehicle, andthe operation control unit controls an operation of the vehicle according to a remote operation performed by the information processing device together with a remote operation of the another vehicle in response to the instruction to move.3. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 , whereinthe another vehicle receives the instruction to move from an information terminal associated with the another vehicle and creates an ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTION OF AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING ERRORS

Номер: US20220019231A1
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A method includes receiving a location sample; determining whether the location sample is sufficient quality; if the location sample is not sufficient quality, discarding the current location sample; if the location sample is sufficient quality, determining whether the location sample is within a same row as a prior location sample; if the location sample is not within the same row as the prior location sample, discarding the location sample; if the location sample is within the same row as the prior location sample, assigning the location sample to the same row and generating an updated block map; determining whether the updated block map includes a potential skipped row; and issuing an alert if the potential skipped row remains a potential skipped row for an amount of time greater than a first threshold. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a tractor speed of a tractor;comparing the tractor speed to a stop threshold speed;if the tractor speed does not exceed the stop threshold speed, determining that the tractor is stationary;if the tractor speed exceeds the stop threshold speed, determining whether the tractor is within a block;if the tractor is not within the block, determining that the tractor is driving;if the tractor is within the block, determining whether the tractor speed exceeds an operation threshold speed;if the tractor speed exceeds the operation threshold speed, determining that the tractor is driving;if the tractor speed does not exceed the operation threshold speed, determining whether the tractor has a specific action sensor;if the tractor has a specific action sensor, detecting an activity of the tractor based on the specific action sensor;if the tractor does not have a specific action sensor, determining whether the tractor has a further sensor;if the tractor has the further sensor, detecting the activity of the tractor based on the further sensor;if the tractor does not have the further sensor, determining whether the tractor has an RFID tag;if ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

Autonomous Vehicle with Interchangeable, Multipurpose Carts and Related Systems and Methods

Номер: US20220019961A1
Автор: Johnson Dan
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Disclosed herein are various configurable, multifunctional area management carts that can be used to perform various functions in a large area such as a warehouse or retail building, along with various multifunctional area management systems that incorporate such carts to perform such functions. The cart can have a base comprising wheels operably coupled to the base, and a hitch operably coupled to the base, wherein the hitch is coupleable with the autonomous prime mover. The cart can also comprise an onboard processor associated with the base, wherein the onboard processor is in communication with the central processor, and an interface associated with the base, wherein the interface is in communication with the onboard processor. Certain alternative versions of the cart can also have at least one removable scaffold coupleable with the base, the at least one removable scaffold comprising at least one leg and at least one horizontal structure coupled to the at least one leg, and at least one area management instrument removably coupled to the at least one removable scaffold. 1. A multifunctional area management system , the system comprising: (i) a central processor accessible on a wireless network;', '(ii) a database in communication with the central processor, the database comprising area management information stored within the database;, '(a) an information management system comprising(b) an autonomous prime mover; and [ (A) wheels operably coupled to the base; and', '(B) a hitch operably coupled to the base, wherein the hitch is coupleable with the autonomous prime mover;, '(i) a base comprising, '(ii) an onboard processor associated with the base, wherein the onboard processor is in communication with the central processor;', '(iii) an interface associated with the base, wherein the interface is in communication with the onboard processor;', '(iv) at least one removable scaffold coupleable with the base, the at least one removable scaffold comprising at least ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

PEDESTRIAN DEVICE, VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, MOBILE BODY GUIDANCE SYSTEM, AND MOBILE BODY GUIDANCE METHOD

Номер: US20220020273A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A system for guiding an autonomous vehicle to a target location includes a pedestrian terminal carried by a user of the vehicle; an in-vehicle terminal mounted in the vehicle; and a wearable terminal worn on the user's body to detect a sight focusing status of the user. The pedestrian terminal is configured to transmit and receive information to and from the in-vehicle terminal, determine if there is a risk of collision between the vehicle and the user, and provide an alert to the pedestrian. The in-vehicle terminal is configured to transmit and receive information to and from the pedestrian terminal, determine if there is a risk of collision between the vehicle and the user based on the information received from the pedestrian terminal, and cause an autonomous driving ECU to perform cruise control so as to avoid the collision. 1. A pedestrian device carried by a pedestrian who is a user of a mobile body with autonomous movement capability , the device comprising:a communication device configured to transmit and receive information to and from a terminal device mounted in the mobile body; anda controller configured to determine if there is a risk of collision between the mobile body and the pedestrian based on the information received from the terminal device, and when necessary, perform control so as to provide an alert to the pedestrian,wherein the controller is configured to:acquire position data of a sight focusing location at which the user looks with attention, as position data of a target location; andcause the communication device to transmit the position data of the target location to the terminal device mounted in the mobile body used by the user, thereby causing the terminal device to perform control so as to move the mobile body to the target location.2. The pedestrian device according to claim 1 , further comprising a short-range communication device configured to perform short-range communications with a wearable device claim 1 , wherein the wearable ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

Processor and processing method for rider-assistance system of straddle-type vehicle, rider-assistance system of straddle-type vehicle, and straddle-type vehicle

Номер: US20220020274A1
Автор: Lars Pfau
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The present invention obtains a processor and a processing method, a rider-assistance system, and a straddle-type vehicle capable of improving a rider's safety.A processor (20) includes: an acquisition section that acquires surrounding environment information about a straddle-type vehicle (100); a determination section that determines necessity of assistance operation executed by a rider-assistance system (1) to assist with the rider's operation; and a control section that makes an execution device (P) execute the assistance operation in the case where the determination section determines that the assistance operation is necessary. The determination section determines the necessity of the assistance operation by using: a collision index value that is an index value of a collision possibility of a following vehicle against the traveling straddle-type vehicle (100); and a stability index value that is an index value of a stability degree of a relative distance of the following vehicle to the traveling straddle-type vehicle (100).

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SENSOR CLEANING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190008345A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An assembly includes a sensor arm extensible from a pillar of a vehicle, a sensor and a sensor window each attached to the sensor arm, a blower positioned between the sensor window and the pillar, and a duct extending from the blower to direct airflow from the blower across the sensor window. 1. An assembly comprising:a sensor arm extensible from a pillar of a vehicle;a sensor and a sensor window each attached to the sensor arm;a blower positioned between the sensor window and the pillar; anda duct extending from the blower to direct airflow from the blower across the sensor window.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sensor window is cylindrical.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the sensor window defines an axis claim 2 , and the duct directs the airflow parallel to the axis.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the duct has an opening extending along an arc of a circle centered on the axis.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the opening is positioned to create an air curtain across the sensor window when the blower is operating.6. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the opening extends at least 180° about the axis.7. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the opening has a width that is substantially constant along the arc of the circle.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the opening extends parallel to the axis from an entrance end to an exit end claim 7 , and the width of the opening is narrower at the exit end than at the entrance end.9. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the duct has a plurality of nozzles each positioned on a circle centered on the axis.10. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the axis is a first axis claim 3 , and the blower includes an impeller rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first axis.11. The assembly of claim 10 , wherein the duct defines a passage through which the blower directs the airflow claim 10 , the passage extending from above the blower to above the sensor window.12. The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the passage ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPACT AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE ROBOT

Номер: US20190008351A1
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An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis having forward and rearward portions and a drive system carried by the chassis. The forward portion of the chassis defines a substantially rectangular shape. The robot includes a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis and a bin disposed adjacent the cleaning assembly and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. A bin cover is pivotally attached to a lower portion of the chassis and configured to rotate between a first, closed position providing closure of an opening defined by the bin and a second, open position providing access to the bin opening. The robot includes a body attached to the chassis and a handle disposed on an upper portion of the body. A bin cover release is actuatable from substantially near the handle. 1. An autonomous coverage robot comprising:a chassis having forward and rearward portions, the forward portion defining a substantially rectangular shape and the rear-ward portion defining an arcuate shape;a drive system carried by the chassis configured to maneuver the robot over a cleaning surface;right and left differentially driven drive wheels;a cleaning assembly mounted on the forward portion of the chassis; andbump sensors disposed at the forward corners of the chassis, with at least one bump sensor disposed on each side of each corner, thus allowing the robot to determine a direction and/or location of a collision.2. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 1 , wherein the rearward portion has a semi-circular profile defined by a profile circle that extends into the forward portion and has a center axis.3. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 2 , wherein the right and left drive wheels are positioned on or near the center axis of the profile circle such that the robot can turn in place without catching the rearward portion of the chassis on an obstacle.4. The autonomous coverage robot of claim 1 , comprising a bumper flexibly coupled to the chassis ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

CLEANING CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, CLEANING ROBOT AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220022718A1

Disclosed are a cleaning control method, a cleaning control apparatus, a cleaning robot and a storage medium, which are related to the technical field of smart devices. According to the cleaning control method provided by the embodiments of this disclosure, the cleaning robot acquires a map of a space to be cleaned as a first space map, divides the space to be cleaned into at least one cleaning area based on the first space map, sets a cleaning sequence for the at least one cleaning area, and performs cleaning operations on the at least one cleaning area of the space to be cleaned in sequence according to the cleaning sequence in unit of a cleaning area. 1. A cleaning control method , executed when cleaning an unknown space to be cleaned by a cleaning robot , wherein the cleaning robot is used in conjunction with a base station , the base station is a cleaning device used by the cleaning robot , the space to be cleaned comprises an entrance/exit , and the base station or the entrance/exit is configured as a reference object , wherein the cleaning control method comprises:{'b': '1', 'S: acquiring a map of the space to be cleaned as a first space map, wherein the first space map is configured to indicate the space to be cleaned or a subspace to be cleaned in the space to be cleaned, and the subspace to be cleaned is an uncleaned area in the space to be cleaned;'}{'b': '2', 'S: based on the first space map, dividing the space to be cleaned into at least one cleaning area, wherein an entrance/exit is provided between two adjacent and connected cleaning areas;'}{'b': '3', 'S: setting a cleaning sequence for the at least one cleaning area, wherein the cleaning sequence satisfies that any path from an entrance/exit of any cleaning area to the reference object is not allowed to pass through other cleaning area that has been cleaned; and'}{'b': '4', 'S: sequentially performing cleaning operations on the at least one cleaning area of the space to be cleaned according to the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Hybrid Modular Storage Fetching System

Номер: US20210009352A1
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A hybrid modular storage fetching system is described. In an example implementation, an automated guided vehicle of the hybrid modular storage fetching system includes a drive unit that provides motive force to propel the automated guided vehicle within an operating environment. The automated guided vehicle may also include a container handling mechanism including an extender and a carrying surface, the container handling mechanism having three or more degrees of freedom to move the carrying surface along three or more axes. The container handling mechanism may retrieve an item from a first target shelving unit using the carrying surface and the three or more degrees of freedom and place the item on a second target shelving unit. The automated guided vehicle may also include a power source coupled to provide power to the drive unit and the container handling mechanism. 1. An item handling and storage mechanism for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) , comprising:an item storage rack mountable to a frame of the AGV, the item storage rack including a plurality of shelves, each shelf of the plurality of shelves capable of storing an item;an extender mountable at a proximal end to the frame of an AGV proximate to the item storage rack, the extender having three or more degrees of freedom; anda carrying surface connected at a distal end of the extender, the carrying surface being movable by the extender vertically parallel relative to a face of the item storage rack, perpendicularly relative to the face of the item storage rack, and horizontally parallel relative to the face of the item storage rack, the carrying surface being extendable by the extender using the three or more degrees of freedom to retrieve a certain item from a separate shelving unit located within reaching distance of the extender and retractable using the three or more degrees of freedom to place the certain item on one of the shelves of the item storage rack.218. The item handling and storage mechanism ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Crowd sourcing data for autonomous vehicle navigation

Номер: US20170010106A1
Принадлежит: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd

A method of processing vehicle navigation information for use in autonomous vehicle navigation is provided. The method includes receiving, by a server, navigation information from a plurality of vehicles. The navigation information from the plurality of vehicles is associated with a common road segment. The method also includes storing, by the server, the navigation information associated with the common road segment. The method also includes generating, by the server, at least a portion of an autonomous vehicle road navigation model for the common road segment based on the navigation information from the plurality of vehicles. The method further includes distributing, by the server, the autonomous vehicle road navigation model to one or more autonomous vehicles for use in autonomously navigating the one or more autonomous vehicles along the common road segment.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for identifying landmarks

Номер: US20170010120A1
Принадлежит: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd

A system for identifying a landmark for use in autonomous vehicle navigation is provided. The system includes at least one processor programmed to receive at least one identifier associated with the landmark; associate the landmark with a corresponding road segment; update an autonomous vehicle road navigation model relative to the corresponding road segment to include the at least one identifier associated with the landmark; and distribute the updated autonomous vehicle road navigation model to a plurality of autonomous vehicles. The at least one identifier is determined based on acquisition, from a camera associated with a host vehicle, of at least one image representative of an environment of the host vehicle; analysis of the at least one image to identify the landmark in the environment of the host vehicle; and analysis of the at least one image to determine the at least one identifier associated with the landmark.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

U-TURN ASSISTANCE BASED ON DIFFICULTY IN MANEUVERING

Номер: US20190009778A1
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Methods, devices and apparatuses pertaining to U-turn assistance. The method may include obtaining, by a computing device, geographic obtaining of a location designated for an operation of a U-turn. The computing device may further obtain vehicle information of a vehicle performing the U-turn, and collect user information of an operator of the vehicle. Based on the geographic information, the vehicle information and the user information, the computing device may determine a level of difficulty of the U-turn and assist the operator with the operation of the U-turn based on the level of difficulty. 1. A method comprising:obtaining geographic information of a location designated for an operation of a U-turn;obtaining vehicle information of a vehicle performing the U-turn;collecting user information of an operator of the vehicle;determining a level of difficulty of the U-turn based on the geographic information, the vehicle information and the user information; andassisting the operator with the operation of the U-turn based on the level of difficulty.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the geographic information of the location comprises obtaining the geographic information of the location using a free space sensing technique and a motion planning technique.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the geographic information of the location comprising:generating a feasible path of the U-turn at the location based on the vehicle information and the geographic information;identifying one or more obstructions in the feasible path; andcollecting information of an oncoming traffic at the location to identify one or more potential collisions associated with the feasible path.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the identifying of the one or more obstructions in the feasible path comprises identifying the one or more obstructions in the feasible path using one or more sensors attached to the vehicle claim 3 , pre-stored geographic information ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SECOND STOP POSITION FOR INTERSECTION TURN

Номер: US20190009782A1
Автор: Kanzawa Yusuke
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This disclosure describes various embodiments for determining a second stop position for an intersection turn by an autonomous vehicle. In an embodiment an autonomous control module is described. The autonomous control module may comprise a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor may be configured to determine a first stop location at an intersection; cause a vehicle to stop at the first stop location; determine a turn path through the intersection; determine a second stop location along the turn path; cause the vehicle to advance to the second stop location; cause the vehicle to stop at the second stop location; and cause the vehicle to continue along the turn path. 1. An autonomous control module comprising:a memory; and determine a first stop location at an intersection;', 'cause a vehicle to stop at the first stop location;', 'determine a turn path through the intersection;', 'determine a second stop location along the turn path;', 'cause the vehicle to advance to the second stop location;', 'cause the vehicle to stop at the second stop location; and', 'cause the vehicle to continue along the turn path., 'a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to'}2. The autonomous control module of claim 1 , wherein the processor configured to determine the first stop location comprises the processor configured to determine the presence of a traffic control device indicating a stop indicator.3. The autonomous control module of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine a lane boundary.4. The autonomous control module of claim 3 , wherein the processor configured to determine the second stop location comprises the processor configured to:determine a crossing point based, at least in part, on where the turn path crosses the lane boundary.5. The autonomous control module of claim 4 , wherein the second stop location is a predetermined distance from the crossing point.6. The autonomous control module of claim 1 , ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

MONOCULAR 3D OBJECT DETECTION FROM IMAGE SEMANTICS NETWORK

Номер: US20220026917A1
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Techniques are provided for monocular 3D object detection from an image semantics network. An image semantics network (ISN) is a single stage, single image object detection network that is based on single shot detection (SSD). In an embodiment, the ISN augments the SSD outputs to provide encoded 3D properties of the object along with a 2D bounding box and classification scores. For each priorbox, a 3D bounding box is generated for the object using the dimensions and location of the priorbox, the encoded 3D properties and camera intrinsic parameters. 1. A method comprising:receiving, using one or more processors of a vehicle, images from a camera of the vehicle;generating, using an object detection network with the images as input, two-dimensional (2D) bounding boxes containing objects detected in the images and corresponding classification scores for each object detection; generating, using the one or more processors, encoded three-dimensional (3D) properties of the object;', 'generating a 3D bounding box for the object using a priorbox, the encoded 3D properties and camera intrinsic parameters;, 'for each object associated with each 2D bounding boxcomputing a route or trajectory for the vehicle using at least in part the generated 3D bounding boxes; andcausing, using a controller of the vehicle, the vehicle to travel along the route or trajectory.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object detection network is a single stage claim 1 , single image object detection network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object detection network is an image semantics network with a single shot detector.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the encoded 3D properties includes dimensions claim 1 , radial distance claim 1 , viewing angle and center projection offsets.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating claim 1 , using the one or more processors claim 1 , encoded three-dimensional (3D) properties of the object claim 1 , further comprises: for each priorbox claim 1 , ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND APPARATUS THEREFOR

Номер: US20200009982A1
Автор: KIM Cheolseung
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Provided is a method for charging a battery performed by a charging vehicle in an autonomous driving system. The charging vehicle receives a request message requesting charging of a battery of a driving vehicle from a control center, and the request message includes first location information related to a location of the driving vehicle and battery information related to a remaining battery capacity of the driving vehicle. Thereafter, the charging vehicle receives a control message including charging information for charging the battery of the driving vehicle from the control center, and the charging information includes road location information related to a road location for the battery charging, lane information related to an occupancy lane occupied for charging, and time information. Thereafter, the charging vehicle moves to a location adjacent to the driving vehicle, and the battery of the driving vehicle is charged in the occupancy lane. 1. A method for charging a battery performed by a charging vehicle in an autonomous driving system , the method comprising:receiving a request message requesting charging of a battery of a driving vehicle from a control center, the request message including first location information related to a location of the driving vehicle and battery information related to a remaining battery capacity of the driving vehicle;receiving a control message including charging information for charging the battery of the driving vehicle from the control center, the charging information including road location information related to a road location for the battery charging, lane information related to an occupancy lane occupied for charging, and time information related to an occupancy time of the occupancy lane;moving to a location adjacent to the driving vehicle based on the first location information; andcharging the battery of the driving vehicle in the occupancy lane based on the charging information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

REMOTELY CONTROLLED ROBOTIC SENSOR BALL

Номер: US20170010607A1
Автор: Barlas Omar
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A remotely controlled robotic sensor ball and method of operation thereof. The robotic sensor ball includes an outer shell forming a ball, control circuitry positioned within the outer shell, a camera operably connected to the control circuitry, a propulsion system inside the outer shell, and one or more connectors. The control circuitry includes at least one processor, memory, and a wireless communication interface. The camera is configured to generate video signals of a view exterior to the outer shell. The propulsion system configured to cause the outer shell to rotate in response to instructions received via the wireless communication interface. The one or more connectors are configured to operably connect one or more sensors to the control circuitry. The one or more sensors are connectable in a modular manner. 1. An apparatus comprising:an outer shell forming a ball;control circuitry positioned within the outer shell, the control circuitry comprising at least one processor, memory, and a wireless communication interface;a camera operably connected to the control circuitry, the camera configured to generate video signals of a view exterior to the outer shell;a propulsion system inside the outer shell, the propulsion system configured to cause the outer shell to rotate in response to instructions received via the wireless communication interface; andone or more connectors configured to operably connect one or more sensors to the control circuitry, the one or more sensors connectable in a modular manner.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one motion sensor positioned within the outer shell and operably connected to the control circuitry via at least one of the one or more connectors,wherein the control circuitry is configured to modify operation of the camera based on an output of the at least one motion sensor.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a housing within the outer shell, the housing containing at least the control ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Autonomous vehicle tail alignment navigation

Номер: US20170010614A1
Принадлежит: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd

A system for navigating an autonomous vehicle along a road segment is disclosed. The system may have at least one processor. The processor may be programmed to receive from an image capture device, images representative of an environment of the autonomous vehicle. The processor may also be programmed to determine a travelled trajectory along the road segment based on analysis of the images. Further, the processor may be programmed to determine a current location of the autonomous vehicle along a predetermined road model trajectory based on analysis of one or more of the plurality of images. The processor may also be programmed to determine a heading direction based on the determined traveled trajectory. In addition, the processor may be programmed to determine a steering direction, relative to the heading direction, by comparing the traveled trajectory to the predetermined road model trajectory at the current location of the autonomous vehicle.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Sparse map for autonomous vehicle navigation

Номер: US20170010616A1
Принадлежит: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd

A non-transitory computer-readable medium is provided. The computer-readable medium includes a sparse map for autonomous vehicle navigation along a road segment. The sparse map includes a polynomial representation of a target trajectory for the autonomous vehicle along the road segment, and a plurality of predetermined landmarks associated with the road segment. The plurality of predetermined landmarks are spaced apart by at least 50 meters, and the sparse map has a data density of no more than 1 megabyte per kilometer.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SPARSE MAP AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NAVIGATION

Номер: US20170010617A1
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A system for sparse map autonomous navigation of a vehicle along a road segment may include at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to receive a sparse map of the road segment. The sparse map may have a data density of no more than 1 megabyte per kilometer. The at least one processor may be programmed to receive from a camera, at least one image representative of an environment of the vehicle, and determine an autonomous navigational response for the vehicle based on the analysis of the sparse map and the at least one image received from the camera. 128-. (canceled)29. A system for sparse map autonomous navigation of a vehicle along a road segment , the system comprising:at least one processor programmed to:receive a sparse map of the road segment, wherein the sparse map has a data density of no more than 1 megabyte per kilometer;receive from a camera, at least one image representative of an environment of the vehicle;analyze the sparse map and the at least one image received from the camera; anddetermine an autonomous navigational response for the vehicle based on the analysis of the sparse map and the at least one image received from the camera.30. The system of claim 29 , wherein the sparse map includes a polynomial representation of a target trajectory along the road segment.31. The system of claim 29 , wherein the sparse map includes one or more recognized landmarks.32. The system of claim 31 , wherein the recognized landmarks are spaced apart in the sparse map at a rate of no more than 0.5 per kilometer.33. The system of claim 31 , wherein the recognized landmarks are spaced apart in the sparse map at a rate of no more e than 1 per kilometer.34. The system of claim 31 , wherein the recognized landmarks are spaced apart in the sparse map at a rate of no more than 1 per 100 meters.35. The system of claim 29 , wherein the sparse map has a data density of no more than 100 kilobytes per kilometer.36. The system of claim 29 , wherein the ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Self-aware system for adaptive navigation

Номер: US20170010618A1
Принадлежит: Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd

Systems and methods are provided for self-aware adaptive navigation. In one implementation, a navigation system for a vehicle may include at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to determine a navigational maneuver for the vehicle based, at least in part, on a comparison of a motion of the vehicle with respect to a predetermined model representative of a road segment. The at least one processor may be further programmed to receive, from a camera, at least one image representative of an environment of the vehicle. The at least one processor may be further programmed to determine, based on analysis of the at least one image, an existence in the environment of the vehicle of an navigational adjustment condition, cause the vehicle to adjust the navigational maneuver based on the existence of the navigational adjustment condition, and store information relating to the navigational adjustment condition.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATION KIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE

Номер: US20170010619A1
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The present disclosure relates to an automation kit for an agricultural vehicle that includes a kit controller configured to receive feedback from at least one sensor, to receive a mission path, and to receive a location signal from a locating device, where the kit controller is configured to control a velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least on the mission path, the feedback, and the location signal. The automation kit also includes a vehicle interface configured to communicatively couple the kit controller to a bus of the agricultural vehicle, where the bus is communicatively coupled to at least a brake controller configured to control a hydraulic valve of a braking system of the agricultural vehicle, and the kit controller is configured to control the velocity at least by selectively sending a signal to the brake controller to control the braking system. 1. An automation kit for an agricultural vehicle , comprising:a kit controller configured to receive feedback from at least one sensor, to receive a mission path, and to receive a location signal from a locating device, wherein the kit controller is configured to control a velocity of the agricultural vehicle based at least on the mission path, the feedback, and the location signal; anda vehicle interface configured to communicatively couple the kit controller to a bus of the agricultural vehicle, wherein the bus is communicatively coupled to at least a brake controller configured to control a hydraulic valve of a braking system of the agricultural vehicle, and the kit controller is configured to control the velocity at least by selectively sending a signal to the brake controller to control the braking system.2. The automation kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor claim 1 , a radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensor claim 1 , a stereo-vision sensor claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , a 3-dimensional time of flight sensor claim 1 , a bumper ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Method and system for providing mobile education service

Номер: US20220028019A1
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

A method and system for providing a mobile education service, in which a user rides a vehicle allocated according to a schedule is provided with an educational content during transportation, facilitating efficient use of a transportation time, and safe riding in and alighting from the vehicle at an educational place.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL POLICY LEARNING AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD BASED ON REINFORCEMENT LEARNING WITHOUT ACTIVE EXPLORATION

Номер: US20180011488A1
Автор: Nishi Tomoki
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A computer-implemented method is provided for autonomously controlling a vehicle to perform a vehicle operation. The method includes steps of applying a passive actor-critic reinforcement learning method to passively-collected data relating to the vehicle operation, to learn a control policy configured for controlling the vehicle so as to perform the vehicle operation with a minimum expected cumulative cost; and controlling the vehicle in accordance with the control policy to perform the vehicle operation. 1. A computer-implemented method for autonomously controlling a vehicle to perform a vehicle operation , the method comprising steps of: a) in a critic network, estimating a Z-value and an average cost under an optimal control policy using samples of the passively collected data;', 'b) in an actor network operatively coupled to the critic network, revising the control policy using samples of the passively collected data, the estimated Z-value, and the estimated average cost under an optimal control policy from the critic network; and', 'c) iteratively repeating steps (a)-(b) until the estimated average cost converges; and, 'applying a passive actor-critic reinforcement learning method to passively-collected data relating to the vehicle operation, to adapt an existing control policy so as to enable control of the vehicle by the control policy so as to perform the vehicle operation with a minimum expected cumulative cost, the step of applying a passive actor-critic reinforcement learning method to passively-collected data including steps ofcontrolling the vehicle in accordance with the adapted control policy to perform the vehicle operation.2. The method of wherein the vehicle operation is an operation for merging the vehicle into a traffic lane between a second vehicle and a third vehicle traveling in the traffic lane claim 1 , and wherein the control policy is configured for controlling the vehicle to merge the vehicle midway between the second vehicle and the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

STANDARD SCENE-BASED PLANNING CONTROL METHODS FOR OPERATING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20180011494A1
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In one embodiment, motion planning and control data is received, where the motion planning and control data indicates that an autonomous vehicle is to move from a first point to a second point of a path within a predetermined route. In response to the motion planning and control data, the path from the first point to the second point is segmented into multiple path segments. For each of the path segments, one of predetermined driving scenes is identified that matches motion characteristics of the corresponding path segment. The motion planning and control data associated with the path segments is modified based on predetermined motion settings of the path segments. The autonomous vehicle is driven through the path segments of the path based on the modified motion planning and control data. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:receiving motion planning and control data indicating that an autonomous vehicle is to move from a first point to a second point of a path within a predetermined route;in response to the motion planning and control data, segmenting the path from the first point to the second point into a plurality of path segments;for each of the path segments, identifying one of a plurality of predetermined driving scenes that matches motion characteristics of the corresponding path segment;modifying the motion planning and control data associated with the path segments based on predetermined motion settings of the plurality of path segments; anddriving the autonomous vehicle through the path segments of the path based on the modified motion planning and control data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying one of a plurality of predetermined driving scenes that matches motion characteristics of the corresponding path segment comprises:searching in a driving scene database to identify a driving scene that matches characteristics of the path segment, wherein the driving scene database stores metadata ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

TESTING PREDICTIONS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20180011496A1
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Aspects of the disclosure relate to testing predictions of an autonomous vehicle relating to another vehicle or object in a roadway. For instance, one or more processors may plan to maneuver the autonomous vehicle to complete an action and predict that the other vehicle will take a responsive action. The autonomous vehicle is then maneuvered towards completing the action in a way that would allow the autonomous vehicle to cancel completing the action without causing a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and in order to indicate to the second vehicle or a driver of the second vehicle that the first vehicle is attempting to complete the action. Thereafter, when the first vehicle is determined to be able to take the action, the action is completed by controlling the first vehicle autonomously using the determination of whether the second vehicle begins to take the particular responsive action. 1. A method of controlling a first vehicle autonomously , the method comprising:planning, by one or more processors, to maneuver the first vehicle to complete an action;predicting that a second vehicle will take a responsive action;maneuvering, by the one or more processors, the first vehicle towards completing the action in a way that would allow the first vehicle to cancel completing the action prior without causing a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and in order to indicate to the second vehicle or a driver of the second vehicle that the first vehicle is attempting to complete the action;determining, by the one or more processors, whether the second vehicle is taking the particular responsive action in response to the maneuvering; andwhen the first vehicle is determined to be able to take the action, completing the action, by the one or more processors, by controlling the first vehicle autonomously using the determination of whether the second vehicle begins to take the particular responsive action.2. The method of claim 1 , ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AIR QUALITY AND DOCKING STATION FOR A MOBILE ROBOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR QUALITY SENSORS

Номер: US20190011413A1
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The invention relates to a system for monitoring air quality in an environment, including at least one mobile robot () in the environment, a docking station () placed in the environment and including a parking area for receiving the robot, air quality sensors on board the mobile robot, air quality sensors fitted in the docking station, and a calibration manager for collecting measures carried out by at least one air quality sensor on board the mobile robot () while the mobile robot is received in the parking area of the docking station (), and measures carried out at the same time by another air quality sensor fitted in the docking station, of the same type as the on-board air quality sensor. 1. A system for monitoring air quality in at least one environment , comprising: a docking station placed in the environment and having a parking area for receiving the robot;', 'air quality sensors on board the mobile robot;', 'air quality sensors installed in the docking station; and', 'a calibration controller for collecting measurements made by at least a first air quality sensor on board the mobile robot, while the mobile robot is received in the parking area of the docking station, and for collecting measurements made at the same time by a second air quality sensor installed in the docking station and of the same type as said first air quality sensor., 'at least one mobile robot in the environment;'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the calibration controller is configured to transmit to the mobile robot drift observed in the collected measurements correction parameters.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the calibration controller is installed at least in part in the docking station claim 1 , the system further comprising a collection server communicating with the calibration controller to process the collected measurements and to provide drift observed in the collected measurements correction parameters.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the drift observed in the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for vehicle powertrain calibration selection strategy

Номер: US20210011475A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods and systems are provided for selectively controlling a powertrain of a vehicle along pre-planned travel routines. In one example, a method comprises receiving a travel request at a controller of a vehicle, determining a travel route and a powertrain calibration in a mutually dependent manner from a plurality of potential travel routes and a plurality of powertrain calibrations, and operating the vehicle according to the powertrain calibration along the travel route. In this way, preferences pertaining to the travel request may be effectively met.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BEHAVIOR OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210011481A1
Автор: CHO Dae Gil
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Disclosed are an apparatus for controlling the behavior of an autonomous vehicle and a method thereof. The apparatus includes a learning device that learns a behavior of a vehicle in a situation of avoiding an obstacle located on a road, and a controller that controls the behavior of the autonomous vehicle based on a learning result of the learning device. 1. An apparatus for controlling a behavior of an autonomous vehicle , the apparatus comprising:a learning device configured to learn a behavior of a vehicle in a situation of avoiding an obstacle located on a road; anda controller configured to control the behavior of the autonomous vehicle based on a learning result of the learning device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to sense a behavior of a preceding vehicle traveling in a same lane as the autonomous vehicle.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense lateral and vertical behaviors of the preceding vehicle.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the vertical behavior includes a vertical behavior of a left portion of a body of the preceding vehicle and a vertical behavior of a right portion of a body of the preceding vehicle.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to apply the lateral behavior of the preceding vehicle sensed by the sensor to the learning result of the learning device to estimate whether an obstacle exists.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to control the behavior of the autonomous vehicle to follow the lateral behavior of the preceding vehicle when the obstacle exists.7. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to apply the vertical behavior of the preceding vehicle sensed by the sensor to the learning result of the learning device to estimate whether an obstacle exists.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the controller is configured to reduce a speed of the autonomous vehicle when the obstacle ...

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