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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Control apparatus for autonomous operating vehicle

Номер: US20120083963A1
Автор: Kazuhisa Sato, Makoto Yamamura, Yoshinori Masubuchi
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In an apparatus for controlling an autonomous operating vehicle, a traveling direction and traveled distance are calculated based on outputs of wheel speed sensor and angular velocity sensor, and the vehicle is controlled to, as traveling straight, perform the operation using an operating machine in accordance with a predetermined travel pattern in a travel-scheduled area based on the calculated traveling direction and traveled distance. It is determined whether a difference between a scheduled-travel distance scheduled in the predetermined travel pattern and an actual traveled distance exceeds a permissible value when the vehicle is traveled straight and a center value of the outputs of the angular velocity sensor is corrected when the difference is determined to exceed the permissible value.

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Номер записи: 1
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Architecture and Interface for a Device-Extensible Distributed Navigation System

Номер: US20120089292A1
Автор: Leonid Naimark, Marcos Antonio Bergamo, William H. Weedon, III
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for navigating a moving object (vehicle) utilizing a Navigation manager module and comprising the steps of: communicating with all sensors, processing units, mission manager and other vehicles navigation managers; configuring and reconfiguring sensors based on mission scenario objectives, in-vehicle and global constraints; sensor grouping according to relationship to the vehicle and environment, where an entire sensor group is seen by navigation manager as a single sensor; processing unit containing Update Filter; and a dynamically updated API database.

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Номер записи: 2
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for machine coordination which maintains line-of-site contact

Номер: US20120095651A1
Автор: Noel Wayne Anderson
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

A method and system that facilitates operation of autonomous equipment by providing a mission planner to maintain line-of-sight contact between a plurality of coordinated machines, including a method for maintaining line-of-sight (LoS) communication between a plurality of machines that creates a mission plan for a work site that includes a path plan for each of the plurality of machines that maintains the line-of-sight communication between the plurality of machines by taking into account a topography for the work site; and loads the path plan for each respective one of the plurality of machines into each respective one of the plurality of machines, wherein the path plan specifies a machine travel path for each respective one of the plurality of machines.

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Номер записи: 3
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Robot system and control method thereof

Номер: US20120116588A1
Автор: Dong Hun Lee, Dong Min Shin
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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Номер записи: 4
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Distributed Robotic Guidance

Номер: US20120143429A1
Автор: Noel Wayne Anderson
Принадлежит: Deere and Co

The different illustrative embodiments provide an apparatus that includes a computer system, a number of structured light generators, and a number of mobile robotic devices. The computer system is configured to generate a path plan. The number of structured light generators is configured to project the path plan. The number of mobile robotic devices is configured to detect and follow the path plan.

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Номер записи: 5
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Cleaning robot and control method thereof

Номер: US20120197437A1
Автор: Shui-Shih Chen, Yung-Shen Lee
Принадлежит: Individual

A cleaning robot including a roller unit, a sensing unit, a first control unit and a second control unit is disclosed. The roller unit includes a plurality of rollers. The sensing unit receives a reflection signal and generates a detection signal according to the reflection signal. When the detection signal is less than or equal to a reference signal, the first control unit controls the traveling direction of the rollers according to the detection signal such that a distance between the cleaning robot and a wall is equal to a first distance. When the detection signal is larger than the reference signal, the second control unit controls the traveling direction of the rollers according to the detection signal such that a distance between the cleaning robot and a wall is equal to a second distance larger then the first distance.

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Номер записи: 6
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Robot cleaner and remote monitoring system and method of the same

Номер: US20120271502A1
Автор: Chulmo Sung, Dongki Noh, Jeongsuk Yoon, Seongsoo Lee, Seungmin Baek
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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Номер записи: 7
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Optical tracking vehicle control system and method

Номер: US20130041549A1
Автор: Andrew John Macdonald, Campbell Robert Morrison, David R. Reeve
Принадлежит: Andrew John Macdonald, Campbell Robert Morrison, David R. Reeve

A vehicle control system having a controller and a spatial database adapted to provide spatial data to the controller at control speed. The spatial data provided from the spatial database to the controller includes images collected from an optical sensor subsystem in addition to other data collected by a variety of sensor types, including a GNSS or inertial measurement system. The spatial data received by the controller from the database forms at least part of the control inputs that the controller operates on to control the vehicle. The advantage provided by the present invention allows control system to “think” directly in terms of spatial location. A vehicle control system in accordance with one particular embodiment of the invention comprises a task path generator, a spatial database, at least one external spatial data receiver, a vehicle attitude compensation module, a position error generator, a controller, and actuators to control the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 8
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle for displacing feed

Номер: US20130073137A1
Автор: Jan Martinus Van Kuilenburg, Karel Van den Berg, Nicolaas Johannes Wilhelmus Van Paassen, Werner Hendrikus Johannes Adrianus De Rooij
Принадлежит: Lely Patent NV

The invention provides an autonomous vehicle for displacing feed laterally, comprising a frame having two separately drivable rear wheels and a front supporting point, and a feed displacer in the form of an annular element which is freely rotatable and has a radius r, said element forming the outer circumference of the vehicle. In order to enhance the control stability, the rear wheels are situated at a distance of less than a radius from the geometric centre of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 9
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle guidance and sensor bias determination

Номер: US20130096824A1
Автор: Peter James Roberts, William James Keller
Принадлежит: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG

Systems and methods for guiding a vehicle and vehicle sensor bias determination methods are disclosed. A method for guiding a vehicle includes a primary antenna of a primary survey-grade GNSS-receiver and a secondary antenna of a secondary GNSS-receiver mounted to the vehicle, which are at least temporarily receiving GNSS-signals of a global positioning system. A plurality of physical sensors mounted to the vehicle generate physical data indicative of respective measured physical parameters of at least part of the vehicle. The method includes de-biasing the physical data and applying a recursive statistical estimator, such as a Kalman filter, to the de-biased physical data and an output of the primary and secondary GNSS-receivers to determine a position and velocity of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 10
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Sensing system for an automated vehicle

Номер: US20130124030A1
Автор: Jack Zeng, Michael R. Olson
Принадлежит: Sauer Danfoss Inc

A sensing system for providing vehicle automation. The system includes a master controller that is electrically connected to a receiver that has a transceiver that provides over-the-air communication to a plurality of wireless sonic sensors. The transceivers receive information from the plurality of wireless sonic sensors in order to automate the control of the vehicle to ensure the vehicle drives in a straight line.

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Номер записи: 11
18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GUIDING A ROBOTIC GARDEN TOOL

Номер: US20130184924A1
Автор: Bergvall Bengt-Allan, Jägenstedt Patrik
Принадлежит: HUSQVARNA AB

Method and system for guiding a robotic garden tool () is disclosed. The robotic garden tool () may include at least two sensing means ( and ). The robotic garden tool () is equipped to follow along a guiding wire () on a lawn (). While the robotic garden tool () moves along the guiding wire (), the sensing means ( and ) may detect a magnetic field strength generated from current carrying guiding wire (). The method () and the system () is equipped to provide instructions to the robotic garden tool () to follow the guiding wire () based on the difference of magnetic field strength sensed by at least two sensing means ( and ). 1. A guiding system for a robotic garden tool , the guiding system comprising:at least one guiding wire adapted to conduct electric current such that a magnetic field is generated adjacent to the guiding wire, anda robotic garden tool adapted to follow the guiding wire at a distance from the guiding wire,wherein the robotic garden tool further comprises a first sensing means and a second sensing means placed on the robotic garden tool such that they will have different distance to the guiding wire when the robotic garden tool moves along the guiding wire, wherein each of the first sensing means and second sensing means are adapted to detect a strength of the magnetic field, and wherein the robotic garden tool is adapted to use the difference between the detected magnetic field strength in the first sensing means and the detected magnetic field strength in the second sensing means for steering along the guiding wire.2. A guiding system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first sensing means and second sensing means are adapted to detect the strength of a vertical component in the magnetic field.3. A guiding system according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensing means and the second sensing means are placed on the robotic garden tool with a distance between each other along the longitudinal axis of the robotic garden tool.4. A ...

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Номер записи: 12
12-09-2013 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20130232717A1
Автор: JEON Hyejeong, LEE Byounggi, LEE Heungkyu
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed are a robot cleaner, and a method for controlling the same. 1. A robot cleaner , comprising:a sound input unit having one or more microphones, and configured to receive an ambient sound;a sound recognition unit configured to recognize the received ambient sound, in a separation manner into an event sound and an environmental sound; anda message output unit configured to output a message corresponding to the event sound or the environmental sound.2. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , further comprising a control unit configured to detect a direction or a position of a sound source with respect to the event sound.3. The robot cleaner of claim 2 , wherein the sound input unit includes at least three microphones claim 2 , andwherein said at least three microphones are disposed inside or outside the robot cleaner with constant distances from each other.4. The robot cleaner of claim 2 , further comprising an image detection unit configured to detect image information by capturing the periphery of the sound source position.5. The robot cleaner of claim 4 , further comprising a communication unit configured to transmit claim 4 , via a communication network claim 4 , the message claim 4 , or the image information claim 4 , or both of the message and the image information.6. The robot cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the sound recognition unit includes:a first recognition portion configured to recognize the event sound at intervals of first time, based on the ambient sound and the event sound model;a second recognition portion configured to recognize the environmental sound at intervals of first time, based on the ambient sound and the environmental sound model; anda third recognition portion configured to recognize the environmental sound at intervals of second time longer than the first time, based on the ambient sound and the environmental sound model.7. The robot cleaner of claim 6 , wherein the sound recognition unit updates the event sound model based on the ...

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Номер записи: 13
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for transporting material

Номер: US20130245878A1
Автор: Steffen Armbruster
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method and a system of transporting material are provided, wherein at least one mobile transport unit is detected by a detection device with a radar or laser detecting device. Position coordinates, position angles and speed of the transport unit are determined using a reference coordinate system and are transmitted to a stationary data processing device. A central material tracking with verification of storage locations is generated by the data processing device, wherein, particularly with use of the positing angle, a storage type for the material is automatically determined.

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Номер записи: 14
10-10-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATED MULTI-VEHICLE POSITION, ORIENTATION AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130268185A1
Автор: Grenier Dominic, Morris Alexandre, Rabbath Camille-Alain
Принадлежит: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence

The present invention provides a system and method for relative localization that provides an orientation signal and a position signal between at least two vehicles. The present invention also provides for vehicle formation, such that there is a leading vehicle and a follower vehicle that maintain a specific formation relative to one another. The orientation, relative position and identity signals are utilized to control that formation. Each vehicle has at least three ultrasonic sensors, at least one ultrasonic source and an optional pair of FM receiver/transmitter. By installing several acoustic sensors whose relative position are known and by measuring the difference in the time of arrival of the same signal from the various sensors on the same vehicle, the difference in time can be converted into a difference of distance and then into relative position of the sensors from the source based on the Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA). 1. A system for locating a first vehicle relative to a second vehicle comprising:at least one source, operatively coupled to the first vehicle, for transmitting a signal;at least four sensors, operatively coupled to the second vehicle for receiving the signal; andsignal processing means, operatively coupled to the second vehicle, for processing the signal received by each of the at least four sensors to determine the relative location of the second vehicle to the first vehicle based on differences in time of arrival of the same signal by each of the at least four sensors.2. The system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one source is two sources claim 1 , wherein each source transmits a unique signal that is received by the at least four sensors.3. The system as in claim 1 , wherein each sensor receives the signal from the at least one source.4. The system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one source is an ultrasonic source for transmitting sound waves.5. The system as in claim 1 , wherein each of the at least four sensors is an ...

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Номер записи: 15
17-10-2013 дата публикации

LUGGAGE CASE AND LUGGAGE CASE MOVING METHOD

Номер: US20130274987A1
Автор: LEE CHANG-JUNG, LEE HOU-HSIEN, LO CHIH-PING
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

An exemplary luggage case moving method includes obtaining an image captured by a camera. The image includes a distance information indicating distances between the camera and objects captured by the camera. The method then creates a 3D scene model. Next, the method determines whether the target person appears in the created 3D scene model according to stored 3D models of target persons. The method then determines a target person minimum region in the obtained image, generates an actual minimum region, and compares the size of the actual minimum region with the size of a stored minimum region sample to determine the moving direction of the target person. The method next controls the driving unit to drive the luggage case to move toward the determined moving direction. A related luggage case is also provided. 1. A luggage case comprising:a storage unit;a processor; an image obtaining module operable to obtain an image captured by a camera, the image comprising a distance information indicating distances between the camera and objects captured by the camera;', 'a model creating module operable to create a 3D scene model according to the image captured by the camera and the distance between the camera and any object in the field of view of the camera;', 'a detecting module operable to determine whether a target person appears in the created 3D scene model according to stored 3D models of target persons;', 'a direction determining module operable to determine a target person minimum region in the obtained image to comprise the whole target person when the target person appears in the created 3D scene model, generate an actual minimum region according to the determined target person minimum region in the obtained image, and compare the size of the actual minimum region with the size of a stored minimum region sample to determine the moving direction of the target person; and', 'an executing module operable to control a driving unit to drive the luggage case to move ...

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Номер записи: 16
24-10-2013 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION METHOD AND AUTONOMOUS MOBILE BODY

Номер: US20130282222A1
Автор: Ozaki Koichi, Samann Rahok
Принадлежит: UTSUNOMIYA UNIVERSITY

An autonomous navigation method is a method of causing a mobile body () to autonomously navigate while comparing environmental magnetism data obtained in advance by measuring magnetism generated along a navigation path on which the mobile body () navigates and measured magnetism detected by actually measuring the magnetism generated along the navigation path when the mobile body () navigates along the navigation path. The method includes a step (a) of detecting first measured magnetism and second measured magnetism in different positions on the mobile body () and a step (b) of causing the mobile body () to autonomously navigate on the basis of the second measured magnetism detected by a magnetism sensor (), which is not affected by unexpected magnetism (G) not included in the environmental magnetism data, and the environmental magnetism data. 1. A method of causing a mobile body to autonomously navigate while comparing environmental magnetism data obtained in advance by measuring magnetism generated along a navigation path on which the mobile body navigates and measured magnetism detected by actually measuring the magnetism generated along the navigation path when the mobile body navigates along the navigation path , the method comprising:a step (a) of detecting first measured magnetism and second measured magnetism in different positions on the mobile body; anda step (b) of causing the mobile body to autonomously navigate on the basis of the first measured magnetism or the second measured magnetism, which is specified by a matching property with the environmental magnetism data, and the environmental magnetism data.2. The autonomous navigation method according to claim 1 , wherein the step (b) includes causing claim 1 , when unexpected magnetism not included in the environmental magnetism data is detected as the first measured magnetism while causing the mobile body to autonomously navigate on the basis of a comparison result of the first measured magnetism and the ...

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Номер записи: 17
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Zone driving

Номер: US20130297140A1
Автор: Christopher Paul Urmson, Dmitri A. Dolgov, Michael Steven Montemerlo
Принадлежит: Google LLC

A roadgraph may include a graph network of information such as roads, lanes, intersections, and the connections between these features. The roadgraph may also include one or more zones associated with particular rules. The zones may include locations where driving is typically challenging such as merges, construction zones, or other obstacles. In one example, the rules may require an autonomous vehicle to alert a driver that the vehicle is approaching a zone. The vehicle may thus require a driver to take control of steering, acceleration, deceleration, etc. In another example, the zones may be designated by a driver and may be broadcast to other nearby vehicles, for example using a radio link or other network such that other vehicles may be able to observer the same rule at the same location or at least notify the other vehicle's drivers that another driver felt the location was unsafe for autonomous driving.

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Номер записи: 18
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Object tracking and steer maneuvers for materials handling vehicles

Номер: US20130297151A1
Автор: Anthony T. Castaneda, Mark E. Schumacher, Timothy A. Wellman, Vernon W. Siefring, William W. Mccroskey
Принадлежит: Crown Equipment Corp

A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller.

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Номер записи: 19
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Tracking on-road vehicles with sensors of different modalities

Номер: US20140032012A1
Автор: Avdhut S. JOSHI, Michael E. Samples, Michael R. James
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Inc

A vehicle system includes a first sensor and a second sensor, each having, respectively, different first and second modalities. A controller includes a processor configured to: receive a first sensor input from the first sensor and a second sensor input from the second sensor; detect, synchronously, first and second observations from, respectively, the first and second sensor inputs; project the detected first and second observations onto a graph network; associate the first and second observations with a target on the graph network, the target having a trajectory on the graph network; select either the first or the second observation as a best observation based on characteristics of the first and second sensors; and estimate a current position of the target by performing a prediction based on the best observation and a current timestamp.

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Номер записи: 20
06-03-2014 дата публикации

NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20140060949A1
Автор: Anderson Terry, Artner Frank, Cornelius Robert S.
Принадлежит: Autonomous Tractor Corporation

A navigation system and associate methods are described that include a plurality of fixed terrestrial based reference devices that calibrate the system by tracking positional error between the fixed terrestrial based reference devices. A navigation system and associated methods are also described that include a laser positioning system. A navigation system and associated methods are described that include an RF positioning system. In one example, the laser positioning system, and the RF positioning system cross check one another to ensure reliability and accuracy of a position measurement. 1. A vehicle navigation system , comprising:at least two vehicle mounted radio frequency transceivers spaced apart from one another on a vehicle:a plurality of reference devices to place at a plurality of fixed terrestrial reference locations, to define a circumference of a navigation area, wherein each reference device includes a fixed radio frequency transceiver to interact with the vehicle mounted radio frequency transceivers and with the other reference devices of the plurality of reference devices; anda calibration system located on the plurality of reference devices, wherein a location error between the plurality of reference devices is tracked and used to calibrate actual locations of the plurality of reference devices and the at least two vehicle mounted radio frequency transceivers within the navigation area.2. The vehicle navigation system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle mounted radio frequency transceivers and the fixed radio frequency transceivers include VHF transceivers.3. The vehicle navigation system of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle mounted radio frequency transceivers and the fixed radio frequency transceivers operate at approximately 150 MHz.4. The vehicle navigation system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reference devices are solar powered.5. The vehicle navigation system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reference devices include focused radio ...

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Номер записи: 21
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ROBOT CLEANER

Номер: US20180000300A1
Автор: JUNG Jae young, Kim Byung chan, LEE Byoung In, Lee Jun Hwa, YOON Sang Sik
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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Номер записи: 22
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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Номер записи: 23
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ROTATABLE BED FOR A PICKUP TRUCK

Номер: US20210001763A1
Автор: Soonthornwinate Tarakorn
Принадлежит:

A pickup truck can include a bed that is configured to be rotatable. The bed can be defined in part by a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a back wall, and a floor. The bed can include a standard position in which the first and second side walls of the bed can be substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the pickup truck. The bed can be selectively rotatable about an axis of rotation into one or more rotated positions. In a rotated position, the first and second side walls can be angled relative to the longitudinal direction. The bed can also be raised in an elevational direction such that a lowermost point of the bed is located above a chassis frame of the pickup truck. A rotatable bed can expand its uses and allow for convenient access to the bed from a desired position. 1. A bed manipulation system for a pickup truck , the system comprising:a bed, the bed being defined in part by a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, a back wall, and a floor,the bed including a standard position, the bed being selectively rotatable about an axis of rotation into one or more rotated positions,when the bed is in the standard position, the first side wall and the second side wall being substantially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the pickup truck, andwhen the bed is in one of the one or more rotated positions, the first side wall and the second side wall being angled relative to the longitudinal direction and the bed is raised in an elevational direction such that a lowermost point of the bed is located above a chassis frame of the pickup truck.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lowermost point of the bed is defined by a vehicle body panel.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bed has a range of rotation of at least substantially 90 degrees about the axis of rotation.4. The system of claim 1 , further including:one or more processors operatively connected to control movement of the bed; andan input interface operatively ...

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Номер записи: 24
07-01-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210001843A1
Автор: Hongyi Sun, Jiacheng Pan, Jinghao Miao, Kecheng XU, Yajia ZHANG
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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Номер записи: 25
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNIT, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FPGA BASED AUTOMATIC DRIVING OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20210001880A1
Автор: HU Jiayue
Принадлежит: BAIDU ONLINE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO., LTD.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle-mounted control unit, and a method and an apparatus for FPGA based automatic driving of a vehicle, which includes a MCU and a first SoC implemented by being integrated with an ARM through the FPGA, where the vehicle-mounted control unit is set on an automatic driving vehicle, the FPGA of the first SoC receives video data sent by a vehicle-mounted camera, performs visual perception on the video data by using a first neural network algorithm to obtain first perception information; and sends the first perception information to the ARM of the first SoC. The ARM of the first SoC processes the first perception information to obtain first decision information, and sends the first decision information to the MCU. Finally, the MCU generates a control command according to the first decision information and sends it to the corresponding execution mechanism. 1. A method for field programmable gate array (FPGA) based automatic driving of a vehicle , suitable for a vehicle-mounted control unit , wherein the vehicle-mounted control unit comprises a first system on chip (SoC) and a micro control unit (MCU) , the first SoC is integrated with an advanced reduced instruction set computer machine (ARM) through the FPGA , and the vehicle-mounted control unit is set on an automatic driving vehicle , wherein the method comprises:receiving, by the FPGA of the first SoC, video data sent by a vehicle-mounted camera;performing, by the FPGA of the first SoC, visual perception on the video data by using a first neural network algorithm to obtain first perception information;sending, by the FPGA of the first SoC, the first perception information to the ARM of the first SoC; andprocessing, by the ARM of the first SoC, the first perception information to obtain first decision information, and sending the first decision information to the MCU.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the processing claim 1 , by the ARM of the first SoC ...

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Номер записи: 26
04-01-2018 дата публикации

EGO-VEHICLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TARGET OBJECTS

Номер: US20180001766A1
Автор: McNew John-Michael
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

An ego-vehicle for displaying a behavior of a target object in a spatio-temporal manner may include one or more processors. One or more memory modules are communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. A display is communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. One or more sensors are communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. Machine readable instructions are stored in the one or more memory modules and cause the one or more processors to display on the display an object indicator associated with a position of a target object relative to the ego-vehicle, wherein the object indicator depicts a spatio-temporal patterning indicating the behavior of the target object. 1. An ego-vehicle for displaying a behavior of a target object in a spatio-temporal manner , the ego-vehicle comprising:one or more processors;one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors;a display communicatively coupled to the one or more processors;one or more sensors communicatively coupled to the one or more processors; andmachine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that cause the one or more processors to display on the display an object indicator associated with a position of the target object relative to the ego-vehicle, wherein the object indicator depicts a spatio-temporal patterning indicating the behavior of the target object.2. The ego-vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the machine readable instructions cause the one or more processors to adjust the spatio-temporal patterning of the object indicator in both time and space to indicate the behavior of the target object at any given time.3. The ego-vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the spatio-temporal patterning of the object indicator further indicates a direction the target object is traveling; andthe machine readable instructions further cause the one or more processors to move the object indicator across the display to correspond with a movement of the target ...

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Номер записи: 27
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC AIR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON AUTONOMOUS CARGO VEHICLES

Номер: US20210001932A1
Автор: Grossman William
Принадлежит:

The technology relates to autonomous vehicles having hitched or towed trailers for transporting cargo and other items between locations. Aspects of the technology provide a smart hitch connection between the fifth-wheel of a tractor unit and the kingpin of a trailer. This avoids requiring a person to make physical pneumatic and electrical connections between the fifth-wheel and kingpin using external hoses and cables. Instead, the necessary connections are made internally, autonomously. For instance, the fifth-wheel may provide air pressure via one or more slots arranged on a connection surface, and the trailer is configured to receive the air pressure through one or more openings on a contact surface of the kingpin. An electrical connection section of the fifth-wheel may also provide electrical signals and/or power to an electrical contact interface of the kingpin. Rotational information about relative alignment of the trailer to the tractor unit may also be provided. 1. A vehicle configured to operate in an autonomous driving mode , the vehicle comprising a tractor unit including:a driving system configured to perform driving operations in the autonomous driving mode;a perception system including one or more sensors configured to detect objects in an environment surrounding the vehicle;a fifth-wheel configured to detachably couple to a kingpin of a trailer, the fifth-wheel including a clamp mechanism and a connection region, the clamp mechanism arranged to secure to a clamp section of the kingpin, the connection region including:a pneumatic connection section configured to provide air pressure to a braking system of the trailer, the pneumatic connection section having one or more connections configured to align with one or more reciprocal connections on a contact area of the kingpin, andan inductive connection section configured to provide inductive coupling with the kingpin;a control system operatively coupled to the driving system, the perception system and the ...

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Номер записи: 28
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM OF SELF-MOBILE CARTS WITH THEIR OWN NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170003682A1
Автор: SEGMAN Itamar, SEGMAN Yehonatan, Segman Yosef
Принадлежит:

A cart transportation system, comprising a one or more carts; a communication device incorporating a user controller that includes at least a transmitter unit, the user controller wirelessly transmitting electronic instructions to each cart controller or to a lead cart controller, each cart including a navigation system for sell-mobility in communication with the user controller, the navigation system including at least (i) a set of traction drivers for movement, (ii) a motor: and (iii) a cart controller including, a transmitter unit and receiver unit for transmitting and receiving electronic instructions so the cart controller of a particular cart defines and controls the particular cart to do at least one of (i) follow the communications device held or worn by a user; (ii) return to a base station; (iii) follow other carts of the one or more carts; and (iv) move from a first location to a second location. 1. A cart transportation system , comprising:one or more carts, each of the one or more carts configured to be not in physical contact with one another when the one or more carts are in motion during use of the system;a communication device incorporating a user controller, the user controller including at least a transmitter unit, the user controller for wirelessly transmitting electronic instructions via a communications protocol in at least one wavelength to either (i) each cart controller in the one or more carts or to (ii) a lead cart of the one or more carts, (i) a set of traction drivers for movement along a ground,', '(ii) a motor connected to the set of traction drivers for actuating the set of traction drivers and for turning at least one traction driver of the set of traction drivers; and', '(iii) a cart controller configured to be powered by an electric power supply, the cart controller also including a processor and software, a transmitter unit and a receiver unit, the cart controller of a particular cart of the one or more carts for controlling the ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Navigation errors correction method based on magnetic nail positioning

Номер: US20170003688A1
Автор: HUO WEIQI, ZHENG ZHIZENG
Принадлежит:

A navigation errors correction method based on magnetic nail positioning is disclosed in present invention, which includes the following steps: (a). magnetic nail is set within the moving area of AGV, and an information-bearing magnetic field mode is established according to the magnetic field formed by said magnetic nail and stored in a navigation device; (b). Said navigation device in the AGV guides the movement of AGV; (c). Magnetic sensor on the AGV detects the features of magnetic field established by magnetic nail on the movement track; (d). Contrast features of magnetic field detected by magnetic sensor with those of magnetic field mode prestored by the navigation device, and reckon the relative position of magnetic nail and the AGV; (e). Based on the relative position of magnetic nail and the AGV, reckon the current position of the AGV; (f). Said navigation device adjusts the position and orientation of the AGV and guides the AGV to repair the movement errors based on the reckoning position of the AGV. The navigation errors correction method provided by the present invention compared to the prior art, has the advantages of precisely positioning, strong adaptability to environment and low cost in application devices. 1. A navigation errors correction method based on magnetic nail positioning , wherein , comprising the following steps:(a). magnetic nail is set within the moving area of AGV, and an information-bearing magnetic field mode is established according to the magnetic field formed by said magnetic nail and stored in a navigation device;(b). Said navigation device in the AGV guides the movement of AGV ;(c). Magnetic sensor on the AGV detects the features of magnetic field established by magnetic nail on the movement track;(d). Contrast features of magnetic field detected by magnetic sensor with those of magnetic field mode prestored by the navigation device, and reckon the relative position of magnetic nail and the AGV;(e). Based on the relative ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Autonomous vehicle localization using submaps

Номер: US20180003511A1
Автор: Brett Browning, David LaRose, David Prasser, Ethan Eade, Peter Hansen, Robert Zlot
Принадлежит: Uber Technologies Inc

A system to use submaps to control operation of a vehicle is disclosed. A storage system may be provided with a vehicle to store a collection of submaps that represent a geographic area where the vehicle may be driven. A programmatic interface may be provided to receive submaps and submap updates independently of other submaps.

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Номер записи: 31
02-01-2020 дата публикации

TOP-DOWN REFINEMENT IN LANE MARKING NAVIGATION

Номер: US20200003573A1
Автор: Ferencz Andras, Reisman Pinchas
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods use cameras to provide autonomous navigation features. In one implementation, top-down refinement in lane marking navigation is provided. The system may include one or more memories storing instructions and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to receive from one or more cameras one or more images of a roadway in a vicinity of a vehicle, the roadway comprising a lane marking comprising a dashed line, update a model of the lane marking based on odometry of the one or more cameras relative to the roadway, refine the updated model of the lane marking based on an appearance of dashes derived from the received one or more images and a spacing between dashes derived from the received one or more images, and cause one or more navigational responses in the vehicle based on the refinement of the updated model. 1one or more memories storing instructions, and receive from one or more cameras one or more images of a roadway in a vicinity of a vehicle, the roadway comprising a lane marking comprising a dashed line,', 'update a model of the lane marking based on odometry of the one or more cameras relative to the roadway,', 'refine the updated model of the lane marking based on an appearance of dashes derived from the received one or more images and a spacing between dashes derived from the received one or more images, and', 'cause one or more navigational responses in the vehicle based on the refinement of the updated model., 'one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to. A computer system comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/010,003, filed Jun. 10, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/173,216, filed Jun. 9, 2015, the entireties of which are incorporated herein by reference.This relates generally to autonomous driving and/or driver assist technology and, more specifically, to systems and methods that use ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING VEHICULAR RADAR SENSOR WITH COPPER PCB

Номер: US20210003663A1
Автор: Woehlte Wilhelm Johann Wolfgang
Принадлежит:

A method for constructing a vehicular radar sensor includes providing antenna structure and a printed circuit board having a first layer and a second layer with a copper layer disposed between the first and second layers. The antenna structure includes transmitting antennas that are operable to transmit radio signals, and receiving antennas that receive radio signals transmitted by the transmitting antennas and reflected from an object. The first layer is joined to a first side of the copper layer and the second layer is joined to a second side of the copper layer, with the copper layer spanning between and contacting opposed surfaces of the first and second layers. At least one waveguide is established through the copper layer. Electronic circuitry is disposed at the first layer of the printed circuit board and at least part of the antenna structure is disposed at the second layer of the printed circuit board. 1. A method for constructing a vehicular radar sensor , the method comprising:providing antenna structure comprising (i) a plurality of transmitting antennas that are operable to transmit radio signals, and (ii) a plurality of receiving antennas that receive radio signals transmitted by the plurality of transmitting antennas and reflected from an object;providing a printed circuit board comprising a first layer and a second layer with a copper layer disposed between the first and second layers, wherein the first layer is joined to a first side of the copper layer and the second layer is joined to a second side of the copper layer, with the copper layer spanning between and contacting opposed surfaces of the first and second layers;establishing at least one waveguide through the copper layer; anddisposing electronic circuitry at the first layer of the printed circuit board and disposing at least part of the antenna structure at the second layer of the printed circuit board.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein disposing at least part of the antenna structure at ...

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Номер записи: 33
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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Номер записи: 34
04-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20180004205A1
Автор: Kondo Hideki, Kumai Yuichi, Matsunaga Masaki
Принадлежит:

A control device of a vehicle comprises: a driving plan generating part configured to generate a driving plan in automated driving of the host vehicle; a package extracting part configured to extract driving assistance packages packaging permissions for a plurality of driving assistance operations based on at least one of the surrounding environment information, the vehicle information, and the driver information; a package proposing part configured to propose driving assistance packages to the driver of the host vehicle based on the driving assistance packages extracted by the package extracting part and the driving plan; and an automated driving executing part configured to perform driving assistance operations permitted in a driving assistance package proposed by the package proposing part and approved by the driver of the host vehicle. 1. A control device of a vehicle for controlling a vehicle comprising:a surrounding environment information acquiring device configured to acquire surrounding environment information relating to surrounding environment conditions of a host vehicle;a vehicle information acquiring device configured to acquire vehicle information relating to conditions of the host vehicle; anda driver information acquiring device configured to acquire driver information relating to conditions of a driver of the host vehicle, the control device of a vehicle comprising:a driving plan generating part configured to generate a driving plan in automated driving of the host vehicle;a package extracting part configured to extract driving assistance packages packaging permissions for a plurality of driving assistance operations based on at least one of the surrounding environment information, the vehicle information, and the driver information;a package proposing part configured to propose driving assistance packages to the driver of the host vehicle based on the driving assistance packages extracted by the package extracting part and the driving plan; andan ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Guide-Type Virtual Wall System

Номер: US20180004212A1
Автор: TANG Jinju
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A guide-type virtual wall system is provided. The system comprises a beacon () and a robot (), wherein a transmission module of the beacon () directionally transmits a first signal, and an area covered by the first signal defines a beacon signal area (). The robot () comprises a beacon signal receiving module corresponding to the beacon signal transmission module. When the robot () enters the beacon signal area () and the beacon signal receiving module detects the first signal, the robot () advances towards the direction of the beacon () until it detects a second signal, and then the robot () crosses over or exits from the beacon signal area (). The system can restrict the robot () from entering a certain area, wherein the area where a virtual wall is located is not missed, and the robot () is also enabled to cross over the virtual wall to enter the restricted area when required. 11112111312. A guide-type virtual wall system comprising a beacon () and a robot () , a transmission module of the beacon () directionally transmitting a first signal , an area covered by the first signal defining a beacon signal area () , and the robot () comprising a beacon signal receiving module corresponding to the beacon signal transmission module , characterized in that ,{'b': 12', '13', '12', '11', '12', '13, 'when the robot () enters the beacon signal area () and the beacon signal receiving module detects the first signal, the robot () advances towards the direction of the beacon () until it detects a second signal, and then the robot () crosses over or exits from the beacon signal area ().'}2. A guide-type virtual wall system according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the beacon signal transmission module is provided with a plurality of sub-signal transmission modules claim 1 , and each of the sub-signal transmission modules transmits a sub-signal in a direction different from each other.3. A guide-type virtual wall system according to claim 2 , characterized in that ...

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Номер записи: 36
04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A VEHICLE PLATFORM

Номер: US20180004213A1
Автор: Absmeier John, Anderson David, Fors Perez Rafel, LOHIER Frantz, Zeviar Dante
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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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Номер записи: 37
04-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS GUIDANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180004220A1
Автор: Hazelton Lawrence Dean
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An autonomous guidance system that operates a vehicle in an autonomous mode includes a camera module, a radar module, and a controller. The camera module outputs an image signal indicative of an image of an object in an area about a vehicle. The radar module outputs a reflection signal indicative of a reflected signal reflected by the object. The controller determines an object-location of the object on a map of the area based on a vehicle-location of the vehicle on the map, the image signal, and the reflection signal. The controller classifies the object as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal associated with the object is less than a signal-threshold. 1. An autonomous guidance system that operates a vehicle in an autonomous mode , said system comprising:a camera module that outputs an image signal indicative of an image of an object in an area about a vehicle;a radar module that outputs a reflection signal indicative of a reflected signal reflected by the object; anda controller that determines an object-location of the object on a map of roadways proximate to the area based on a vehicle-location of the vehicle on the map, the image signal, and the reflection signal, wherein the controller classifies the object as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal associated with the object is less than a signal-threshold, and the object is not indicated on the map.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller classifies the object as verified if the object is classified as small and the object is detected a plurality of occasions that the vehicle passes through the area.3. The system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the controller adds the object to the map after the object is classified as verified.4. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller determines a size of the object based on the image signal and the reflection signal claim 1 , and classifies the object as verified if the object is classified as small ...

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Номер записи: 38
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Autonomous guidance system

Номер: US20180004221A1
Автор: Lawrence Dean Hazelton
Принадлежит: Aptiv Technologies Ltd

An autonomous guidance system that operates an automated vehicle in an autonomous mode includes a camera module, a radar module, and a controller. The camera module outputs an image signal indicative of an image of an object in an area about a vehicle. The radar module outputs a reflection signal indicative of a reflected signal reflected by the object. The controller generates a map of the area based on a vehicle-location of the vehicle, the image signal, and the reflection signal, wherein the controller classifies the object as small when a magnitude of the reflection signal associated with the object is less than a signal-threshold.

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Номер записи: 39
02-01-2020 дата публикации

HANDLING RIDER SERVICE AT AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Номер: US20200004245A1
Автор: Rychtyckyj Nestor, Yang Hao Howard
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for handling rider service at autonomous vehicles. Aspects of the disclosure use a task planning artificial intelligence (AI) framework to improve rider services provided at autonomous vehicles (AV). The AI framework uses tasking priorities and historical data-based machine learning to provide improved services, such as, passenger pickup, passenger drop off, etc. at an autonomous vehicle. A vehicle service is modeled as a Virtual Chauffer Agent (VCA) that acts independently and reacts in an environment to pursue delegated goals. The VCA can interoperate with a Virtual Driving System (VDS) to control an autonomous vehicle and transport a rider between locations. The VCA can interact with other agents (e.g., weather, traffic, map, etc.) to address rider service issues. 1. A method performed by an autonomous vehicle , the method comprising:determining that a first priority rank of a first rider service task of a task stack is higher than a second priority rank of a second rider service task of the task stack, wherein the first rider service task and the second rider service task are tasks that can be performed by the autonomous vehicle;determining the first rider service task from the task stack;determining that a fact from a fact stack at the vehicle satisfies a task condition of the first rider service task; andperforming the first rider service task by changing a configuration of the autonomous vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first rider service task from the task stack comprises accessing the first rider service task that is a sub-task of a third rider service task.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising receiving the second rider service task from a Transportation as a Service (TaaS) scheduling system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein receiving the second rider service task from the TaaS scheduling system comprises receiving a task to drive to a ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Data training method and apparatus for autonomous vehicle

Номер: US20200004249A1
Автор: Chao ZHENG, Hao Yu, Kun TANG, Yongshan YAN, Yu Jiang, Yunfei Zhang
Принадлежит: Baidu Online Network Technology Beijing Co Ltd

A data training method and a data training apparatus for an autonomous vehicle are provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The method includes: acquiring sensor data of the autonomous driving vehicle and a correction sample, the correction sample being used for representing driving behavior data of a driver when the autonomous driving vehicle encounters an interference during driving; and building an end-to-end model using the sensor data and the correction sample, the end-to-end model being configured for outputting a control instruction corresponding to a driving behavior of the driver using the sensor data and the correction sample. According to the embodiments, driving safety of the autonomous vehicle is improved.

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Номер записи: 41
02-01-2020 дата публикации

PLANNING DRIVEN PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES

Номер: US20200004251A1
Автор: KONG QI, Zhu Fan
Принадлежит:

A perception perceives a driving environment surrounding an ADV based on sensor data obtained from a variety of sensors. Based on the perception data received from the perception module, a planning module is to plan a trajectory for a current driving cycle to drive the ADV. In addition, the planning module determines a driving intent and one or more regions of interest (ROIs) surrounding the ADV based on the trajectory. The driving intent and the ROIs information is then provided to the perception module as a feedback. The perception module can then processing the sensor data from selective sensors to generate the perception data for a next driving cycle. The selected sensors may be determined and selected based on the driving intent and the ROIs, such that the sensor data of the unrelated sensors may be ignored to reduce the computation cost of the perception module. 1. A computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous driving vehicle , the method comprising:receiving, by a planning module, first perception data from a perception module, the first reception data describing a driving environment surrounding an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV);planning, by the planning module, a trajectory for a current driving cycle based on the first perception data to drive the ADV from a first location to a second location;determining a driving intent and one or more regions of interest (ROIs) surrounding the ADV based on the trajectory;transmitting the driving intent and the ROIs to the perception module via an application programming interface (API);generating, by the perception module, second perception data for a next driving cycle based on the driving intent and the ROIs; andselectively processing sensor data from certain sensors associated with the ADV based on the driving intent and the ROIs.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the driving intent is one of following lane claim 1 , changing lane claim 1 , at intersection claim 1 , nudging to left claim 1 , nudging to ...

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Номер записи: 42
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Providing Actionable Uncertainties in Autonomous Vehicles

Номер: US20200004259A1
Автор: Ansari Alexander Rashid, Gulino Cole Christian
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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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Номер записи: 43
02-01-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200004260A1
Автор: Chae Seungah, Kim Kokeun, Kim Suyeon, Lee Kamin
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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Номер записи: 44
02-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES WITH REDUNDANT ULTRASONIC RADAR

Номер: US20200004265A1
Автор: Zhu Fan
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment, an ADV includes a sensor system having a number of sensors mounted at various locations of the ADV. The sensors include a LIDAR unit, an IMU unit, a RADAR unit, and an array of ultrasonic sensors. The array of ultrasonic sensors are disposed on a frontend of the ADV and configured in various sensing directions. The ADV further includes a perception and planning system coupled to the sensor system. The perception and planning system includes a perception module and a planning module. The perception module is configured to perceive a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data received from the sensors of the sensor system. The sensor data includes ultrasonic sensor data obtained from the ultrasonic sensors. The planning module is configured to plan a trajectory to drive the ADV based on perception data perceiving the driving environment from the perception module. 1. An autonomous driving vehicle , comprising:a sensor system having a plurality of sensors mounted at a plurality of locations of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV), the plurality of sensors including a LIDAR unit, an IMU unit, a RADAR unit, and an array of ultrasonic sensors, wherein the array of ultrasonic sensors are disposed on a frontend of the ADV and configured in a plurality of sensing directions; and a perception module configured to perceive a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data received from the sensors of the sensor system, including ultrasonic sensor data obtained from the ultrasonic sensors, and', 'the planning module configured to plan a trajectory to drive the ADV based on perception data perceiving the driving environment from the perception module., 'a perception and planning system coupled to the sensor system, the perception and planning system includes'}2. The autonomous driving vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic sensors disposed substantially symmetrically on the frontend of the ADV with respect to a center of the ...

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Номер записи: 45
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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Номер записи: 46
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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Номер записи: 47
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Unmanned Vehicle Cruising, Unmanned Vehicle and Storage Medium

Номер: US20210004020A1
Автор: FAN YANG, Shiyu Song, Shuang Zhang
Принадлежит: Baidu Online Network Technology Beijing Co Ltd

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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Номер записи: 48
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC PARKING OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20190004508A1
Автор: Bonander Martin
Принадлежит: VOLVO CAR CORPORATION

A method and system are described for automated parking of a vehicle. The method includes determining that the vehicle is in an appropriate starting position for performing a parking maneuver, determining a control zone for controlling the parking maneuver, determining that an authorized key is located in the control zone, detecting an object located in the control zone, verifying that the detected object is an authorized user, detecting a movement of the authorized use, and when the detected movement of the authorized user is a movement in the direction of an expected parking area, performing the parking maneuver. 1. A method for automated parking of a vehicle , the vehicle comprising a plurality of proximity sensors configured to detect a proximity of an object in a vicinity of the vehicle , the method comprising , in the vehicle:determining that the vehicle is in an appropriate starting position for performing a parking maneuver;determining a control zone for controlling the parking maneuver;determining that an authorized key is located in the control zone;detecting an object located in the control zone;verifying that the detected object is an authorized user;detecting a movement of the authorized user; andwhen the detected movement of the authorized user is a movement in the direction of an expected parking area, performing the parking maneuver.2. The method according to wherein verifying that the object is an authorized user comprises determining that the object is the only object claim 1 , in addition to the authorized key claim 1 , located in the control zone.3. The method according to further comprising stopping the parking maneuver when it is detected that the authorized user leaves the control zone.4. The method according to further comprising claim 1 , when performing the parking maneuver:determining a velocity of the authorized user; andwhen a difference between the velocity of the authorized user and a velocity of the vehicle is larger than a ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

High resolution 3d point clouds generation based on cnn and crf models

Номер: US20190004535A1
Автор: Hsien-Ting Cheng, Jun Zhu, Weide Zhang, YU HUANG
Принадлежит: Baidu USA LLC

In one embodiment, a method or system generates a high resolution 3-D point cloud to operate an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) from a low resolution 3-D point cloud and camera-captured image(s). The system receives a first image captured by a camera for a driving environment. The system receives a second image representing a first depth map of a first point cloud corresponding to the driving environment. The system determines a second depth map by applying a convolutional neural network model to the first image. The system generates a third depth map by applying a conditional random fields model to the first image, the second image and the second depth map, the third depth map having a higher resolution than the first depth map such that the third depth map represents a second point cloud perceiving the driving environment surrounding the ADV.

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Номер записи: 50
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ESTIMATING A MILEAGE OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20190004536A1
Автор: Ebrahimian Ziba
Принадлежит:

A method for estimating a mileage of a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes detecting a first location of the vehicle at a first moment by capturing an image of the vehicle by a first camera of a plurality of cameras, and estimating a primary distance of a plurality of distances. The primary distance may be associated with the first location. 3. A method for estimating a mileage of a vehicle , the method comprising:detecting a first location of the vehicle at a first moment by capturing an image of the vehicle by a first camera of a plurality of cameras; andestimating a primary distance of a plurality of distances, the primary distance associated with the first location.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein estimating the primary distance comprises calculating the primary distance according to an operation defined by:{'br': None, 'i': ED', 'd, 'sub': 0', '0, '=2×,'}{'sub': 0', '0, 'where dis a length of a route between a predefined place and the first location, and EDis the primary distance.'}5. The method of claim 3 , wherein capturing the image of the vehicle by the first camera comprises capturing the image of the vehicle by a license plate recognition (LPR) camera.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:{'sup': th', 'th', 'th, 'sub': c', 'c, 'detecting an ilocation of the vehicle at an imoment by capturing an image of the vehicle by an icamera of the plurality of cameras, where 2≤i≤Nis an integer number and Nis the number of the plurality of cameras;'}{'sup': th', 'th', 'th', 'th', 'th, 'claim-text': {'sub': i+1', 'i', '0', '0', 'i', 'i+1, 'sup': th', 'th, 't−t Подробнее

Номер записи: 51
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Robot Confinement

Номер: US20150006015A1
Автор: Bergman John, Campbell Tony L., Chiappetta Mark J., Cohen David A., Dubrovsky Zivthan A., Gilbert, Jones Joseph L., JR. David M., JR. Duane L., Lewis, Mammen Jeffrey W., Ozick Daniel N., Preneta Joshua B., Sandin Paul E., Vu Clara
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An autonomous coverage robot system includes an active boundary responder comprising a wire powered with a modulated current placed along a perimeter of a property, at least one passive boundary responder placed on a property interior circumscribed by the active boundary responder, and an autonomous coverage robot. The robot includes a drive system carried by a body and configured to maneuver the robot across the property interior. The robot includes a signal emitter emitting a signal, where the passive boundary responder is responsive to the signal and a boundary responder detection system carried by the body. The boundary responder detector is configured to redirect the robot both in response to the responder detection system detecting an active boundary responder and in response to detecting a passive boundary responder. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of cutting grass with an autonomous robot lawnmower , the method comprising:placing a series of responders defining a path between two zones to be cut;placing one or more markers defining at least a portion of a perimeter of a first of the two zones; andactivating an autonomous robot lawnmower to cut grass of a second of the two zones; follow the path defined by the responders to cross an area separating the two zones and corresponding to a region to not be cut, thereby moving autonomously from the second zone to the first zone;', 'once in the first zone, confirm that the robot lawnmower is positioned within the perimeter by sensing one or more of the markers; and then', 'upon confirming that the robot lawnmower is positioned within the perimeter, cut grass within the first zone., 'wherein the autonomous robot lawnmower is configured to18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the autonomous robot lawnmower is configured to cut grass in the second zone before following the path.19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the autonomous robot lawnmower is configured to not cut grass while following the path.20. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 52
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Autonomous vehicle localization using image analysis and manipulation

Номер: US20180005050A1
Автор: Brett Browning, David LaRose, David Prasser, Ethan Eade, Peter Hansen, Robert Zlot
Принадлежит: Uber Technologies Inc

A system to use submaps to control operation of a vehicle is disclosed. A storage system may be provided with a vehicle to store a collection of submaps that represent a geographic area where the vehicle may be driven. A programmatic interface may be provided to receive submaps and submap updates independently of other submaps.

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Номер записи: 53
04-01-2018 дата публикации

PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Номер: US20180005053A1
Автор: Bagnell James Andrew, Browning Brett, Melik-Barkhudarov Narek
Принадлежит:

A system to use submaps to control operation of a vehicle is disclosed. A storage system may be provided with a vehicle to store a collection of submaps that represent a geographic area where the vehicle may be driven. A programmatic interface may be provided to receive submaps and submap updates independently of other submaps. 1. A method for operating a vehicle , the method comprising:storing data identifying a set of static objects which are present in an area of a road segment;autonomously operating the vehicle to travel on the road segment by:collecting sensor data of a scene that includes the area of the road segment, using a sensor set of the vehicle;determining, from the collected sensor data and the stored data, that a second object that is present in the area of the road segment is a non-static object; andtracking the second object as the vehicle progresses on the road segment, using the sensor set without tracking any object in the set of static objects.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein collecting sensor data includes collecting image data from a camera set of the vehicle.3. The method claim 2 , wherein the image data is recorded from one or more sets of stereoscopic cameras.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining that the second object is present includes comparing current image data collected from the camera set with stored image data that identifies the set of static objects in order to determine portions of the current image data which depict one or more of the static objects.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining the second object is present includes ignoring or eliminating the determined portions of the current image which correspond to the set of static objects.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein comparing the current image data includes performing a transformation on one of the current image data or stored image data to account for a variation in lighting as between the current image data and the stored image data.7. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-01-2019 дата публикации

WAVEGUIDE DEVICE MODULE, MICROWAVE MODULE, RADAR DEVICE, AND RADAR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190006743A1
Автор: KAMO Hiroyuki, KIRINO Hideki
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A waveguide device module includes: a waveguide device and a circuit board having an electrically-conductive line pattern. A conductor face of an electrically conductive member of the waveguide device defines a waveguide between itself and the line pattern. A line pattern on the circuit board includes a stem pattern and a first and second branch patterns branching out from the stem pattern. The waveguide includes a main waveguide, a first branch waveguide between the first branch pattern and the conductor face, and a second branch waveguide between the second branch pattern and the conductor face. A difference between a variation in phase of the first electromagnetic wave while propagating through the first branch waveguide and a variation in phase of the second electromagnetic wave while propagating through the second branch waveguide is within ±90 degrees of an odd multiple of 180 degrees. 1. A waveguide device module comprising:a waveguide device including an electrically conductive member having an electrically conductive surface, a waveguide member extending alongside the electrically conductive surface and having an electrically-conductive waveguide face, and an artificial magnetic conductor extending on both sides of the waveguide member; anda circuit board having an electrically-conductive line pattern thereon, wherein,the waveguide device has a first waveguide defined between the electrically conductive member and the waveguide member; a conductor face opposite to the electrically conductive surface, the conductor face defining a second waveguide between itself and the line pattern, and', 'a hollow waveguide extending from the electrically conductive surface through to the conductor face, the hollow waveguide connecting the first waveguide and the second waveguide to each other;, 'the electrically conductive member includes'} a stem pattern having a portion opposed to an aperture of the hollow waveguide, and', 'a first branch pattern and a second branch ...

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Номер записи: 55
20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ORCHESTRATING MULTIPLE MOBILE ROBOTS

Номер: US20220019236A1
Автор: BEN-DAVID DORON, Moran Amit
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A computerized system including multiple mobile robots, each mobile robot has a set of skills, multiple dock stations, each of the multiple dock stations is configured to dock one or more of the multiple mobile robots, an interface for receiving a mission to be executed by at least one of the multiple mobile robots, a processor communicating with the multiple mobile robots, said processor determines which of the multiple mobile robots is assigned to perform the mission based on a set of values that matches the mission. 1. A computerized system , comprising:multiple mobile robots, each mobile robot has a set of skills;multiple dock stations, each of the multiple dock stations is configured to dock one or more of the multiple mobile robots;an interface for receiving a mission to be executed by at least one of the multiple mobile robots;a processor communicating with the multiple mobile robots, said processor determines which of the multiple mobile robots is assigned to perform the mission based on a set of values that matches the mission.2. The computerized system of claim 1 , wherein the interface comprises a sensor unit for collecting information claim 1 , and wherein the processor identifies the mission based on the information collected by the sensor unit.3. The computerized system of claim 1 , further comprising a location memory for storing a location of the multiple mobile robots over time claim 1 , wherein the processor is coupled to the location memory claim 1 , wherein the mission is assigned a mission location claim 1 , wherein the processor computes a distance between the mission location and locations of mobile robots having the set of skills that matches the mission.4. The computerized system of claim 1 , wherein the processor determines which of the multiple mobile robots is assigned to perform the mission in a distributed manner using processing resources of at least two of the multiple mobile robots.5. The computerized system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 56
20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSISTED OR AUTOMATED GRAIN UNLOAD SYNCHRONIZATION

Номер: US20220019239A1
Автор: Bilde Morten Leth, Buchaca Tarragona Ramon, Christiansen Martin Peter
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An agricultural harvester includes an electromagnetic detecting and ranging module for detecting a location of an object relative to the agricultural harvester and a camera for capturing images of an area within a field of view of the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module. One or more computing devices receive first data from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the first data indicating the location of the object relative to the agricultural harvester, receive image data from the camera and use the image data to determine whether the object is a receiving vehicle. If the object is a receiving vehicle, the one or more computing devices use the first data and the second data to generate graphic data defining a graphical representation illustrating the relative positions of the unload conveyor and the receiving vehicle. An electronic device including a graphical user interface presents the graphical representation on the graphical user interface. 1. A system comprising: a crop processor for reducing crop material to processed crop,', 'an unload conveyor for transferring processed crop out of the agricultural harvester,', 'an electromagnetic detecting and ranging module for detecting a location of an object relative to the agricultural harvester, and', 'a camera for capturing images of an area within a field of view of the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module and generating image data;, 'an agricultural harvester including'} receiving first data from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the first data indicating the location of the object relative to the agricultural harvester,', 'receiving the image data from the camera,', 'using the image data to determine whether the object is a receiving vehicle,', 'if the object is a receiving vehicle, using the first data and the second data to generate graphic data defining a graphical representation illustrating the relative positions of the unload conveyor and the receiving vehicle; and ...

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Номер записи: 57
20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSISTED OR AUTOMATED GRAIN UNLOAD SYNCHRONIZATION

Номер: US20220019240A1
Автор: Buchaca Tarragona Ramon, Christiansen Martin Peter
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A combine harvester includes a crop processor, a grain tank, an unloading conveyor, and an electromagnetic detecting and ranging module positioned at or above a top of the grain tank for detecting a fill level of the grain tank and the location of a receiving vehicle relative to the combine harvester. One or more computing devices of the combine harvester are configured for receiving data from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the data indicating the fill level of the grain tank and the location of the receiving vehicle relative to the combine harvester, and generating automated navigation data based on the data received from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the automated navigation data to automatically control operation of at least one of the combine harvester and the receiving vehicle to align the unloading conveyor with the grain bin of the receiving vehicle. 1. A combine harvester comprising:a crop processor for separating grain from material other than grain;a grain tank for collecting grain;an unloading conveyor for transferring grain out of the grain tank;an electromagnetic detecting and ranging module positioned at or above a top of the grain tank for detecting a fill level of the grain tank and the location of a receiving vehicle relative to the combine harvester; and receiving data from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the data indicating the fill level of the grain tank and the location of the receiving vehicle relative to the combine harvester, and', 'generating automated navigation data based on the data received from the electromagnetic detecting and ranging module, the automated navigation data to automatically control operation of at least one of the combine harvester and the receiving vehicle to align the unloading conveyor with the grain bin of the receiving vehicle., 'one or more computing devices for—'}2. The combine harvester as set forth in claim 1 , the electromagnetic detecting and ranging ...

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Номер записи: 58
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Vacuum Cleaner Robot

Номер: US20180008108A1
Автор: Sauer Ralf, Schultink Jan
Принадлежит: Eurofilters Holding N.V.

The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner robot comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on wheels, a suction hose and a floor nozzle mounted on wheels, where the floor nozzle is fluidically connected to the dust collector arrangement via the suction hose, also comprising a motorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream in through the floor nozzle, where the motorized fan unit is arranged between the floor nozzle and the dust collector arrangement in such a manner that an air stream suctioned in through the floor nozzle flows through the motorized fan unit and into the dust collector arrangement. where the dust collector arrangement comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of the wheels of the dust collector arrangement, and where the floor nozzle comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of the wheels of the floor nozzle. 1. A vacuum cleaner robot comprising a dust collector arrangement mounted on wheels , a suction hose , a floor nozzle mounted on wheels , wherein said floor nozzle is fluidically connected to said dust collector arrangement via said suction hose , andmotorized fan unit for suctioning an air stream in through said floor nozzle, wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged between said floor nozzle and said dust collector arrangement such that an air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle flows through said motorized fan unit and into said dust collector arrangement,wherein said dust collector arrangement comprises a drive device to drive at least one of said wheels of said dust collector arrangement, andwherein said floor nozzle comprises a drive device in order to drive at least one of said wheels of said floor nozzle.2. The vacuum cleaner robot according to claim 1 , wherein said motorized fan unit is arranged between said floor nozzle and said suction hose such that the air stream suctioned in through said floor nozzle flows through said motorized fan unit and into said suction hose.3. The vacuum ...

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Номер записи: 59
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Vacuum Cleaner Robot

Номер: US20180008109A1
Автор: Jan Schultink, Ralf Sauer
Принадлежит: Eurofilters Holding NV

The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner robot comprising a floor nozzle supported on wheels and a dust collection unit, wherein the floor nozzle comprises a driving device for driving at least one of the wheels of the floor nozzle, wherein one of the wheels, a plurality of or all of the wheels of the floor nozzle are omnidirectional wheels, wherein the floor nozzle comprises a base plate with a base surface, which, when the vacuum cleaner robot is in operation, faces the surface to be cleaned, the base plate having provided therein an air flow channel, which extends parallel to the base surface and through which air to be cleaned enters the floor nozzle, and wherein the floor nozzle comprises a rotating means for rotating the air flow channel about an axis perpendicular to the base surface.

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Номер записи: 60
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE BEHAVIOR MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200008028A1
Автор: Yang Kang
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A method of analyzing vehicle data includes collecting behavior data of one or more surrounding vehicles with aid of one or more sensors on-board a sensing vehicle and analyzing the behavior data of the one or more surrounding vehicles with aid of one or more processors to determine a safe driving index for each of the one or more surrounding vehicles. 1. A method of analyzing vehicle data comprising:collecting, with aid of one or more sensors on-board a sensing vehicle, behavior data of one or more surrounding vehicles; andanalyzing, with aid of one or more processors, the behavior data of the one or more surrounding vehicles to determine a safe driving index for each of the one or more surrounding vehicles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors on-board the sensing vehicle comprise at least one of an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of the one or more surrounding vehicles claim 1 , an ultrasonic sensor claim 1 , a laser radar claim 1 , a microwave radar claim 1 , an infrared sensor claim 1 , or a GPS.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are configured to collect information that spans an aggregated amount of at least 180 degrees around the sensing vehicle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensing vehicle is configured to communicate with the one or more surrounding vehicles wirelessly.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensing vehicle comprises on-board navigational sensors.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the on-board navigational sensors comprise at least one of a GPS sensor or an inertial sensor.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are provided off-board the sensing vehicle.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the one or more processors are provided at a data center remote to the sensing vehicle.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the sensing vehicle is configured to communicate with the data center wirelessly with aid of a communication unit on-board the sensing ...

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Номер записи: 61
12-01-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMATED VEHICLE WITH ERRATIC OTHER VEHICLE AVOIDANCE

Номер: US20170008519A1
Автор: Laur Michael H., Vijayan Indu
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A system for automated operation of a host-vehicle includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is configured to detect an other-vehicle proximate to a host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to determine a behavior-classification of the other-vehicle based on lane-keeping-behavior of the other-vehicle relative to a roadway traveled by the other-vehicle, and select a travel-path for the host-vehicle based on the behavior-classification. In one embodiment, the behavior-classification of the other-vehicle is based on a position-variation-value indicative of how much an actual-lane-position of the other-vehicle varies from a center-lane-position of the roadway. In yet another embodiment, the behavior-classification of the other-vehicle is based on a vector-difference-value indicative of how much a vehicle-vector of the other-vehicle differs from a lane-vector of the roadway. 1. A system for automated operation of a host-vehicle , said system comprising:a sensor configured to detect an other-vehicle proximate to a host-vehicle;a controller in communication with the sensor, said controller configured to determine a behavior-classification of the other-vehicle based on lane-keeping-behavior of the other-vehicle relative to a roadway traveled by the other-vehicle, and select a travel-path for the host-vehicle based on the behavior-classification, whereinthe behavior-classification of the other-vehicle is based on a vector-difference-value indicative of how much a vehicle-vector of the other-vehicle differs from a lane-vector of the roadway.2. A system for automated operation of a host-vehicle , said system comprising:a sensor configured to detect an other-vehicle proximate to a host-vehicle;a controller in communication with the sensor, said controller configured to determine a behavior-classification of the other-vehicle based on lane-keeping-behavior of the other-vehicle relative to a roadway traveled by the other- ...

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Номер записи: 62
12-01-2017 дата публикации

DRIVING ASSISTANT FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20170008531A1
Автор: Watanabe Akihiro
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A driving assistant for vehicles provides lane change assistance, and includes a proposed lane change section setting unit and a lane change determination unit. The proposed lane change section setting unit provides setting of a proposed lane change section that is a proposed section where an own vehicle enters an adjacent lane, based on relative speeds and relative positions of the own vehicle to respective ones of a plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles on the adjacent lane. The lane change determination unit determines whether or not the own vehicle is allowed to enter the proposed lane change section, based on a moving speed of the proposed lane change section and a speed of the own vehicle. 1. A driving assistant for vehicles that determines whether or not an own vehicle is allowed to enter an adjacent lane that is adjacent to a lane on which the own vehicle is travelling , and provides lane change assistance , the driving assistant for vehicles comprising:a proposed lane change section setting unit that provides setting of a proposed lane change section that is a proposed section where the own vehicle enters the adjacent lane, based on relative speeds and relative positions of the own vehicle to respective ones of a plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles on the adjacent lane; anda lane change determination unit that determines whether or not the own vehicle is allowed to enter the proposed lane change section, based on a moving speed of the proposed lane change section and a speed of the own vehicle.2. The driving assistant for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the proposed lane change section setting unit estimates coming-level time periods in which the own vehicle comes level with the respective ones of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles claim 1 , and sets claim 1 , as the proposed lane change section claim 1 , a section forward of or behind one of the plurality of parallel-travelling vehicles with which the own vehicle comes level in ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ROBOT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190008248A1
Автор: Kovtun Leonid, Kovtun Maximillian, Ryzhenko Leonid, Yermakov Taras
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A system for identifying and following a moving electronic device, the system includes an antenna for receiving a transmitting signals, a plurality of sensors for distance measurement, a processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine a speed and a direction of the moving electronic device; adjust a movement path of the system based on the determined speed and direction of the moving electronic device; determine a distance between the moving electronic device and the system; command the system to follow the moving electronic device within a predetermined range of the distance while identifying and avoiding an obstacle in the movement path of the system. 1. A system for identifying and following a moving electronic device , the system comprising:an antenna for receiving and transmitting signals;a plurality of sensors for distance measurement;a processor; and determine a speed and a direction of the moving electronic device;', 'adjust a movement path of the system based on the determined speed and direction of the moving electronic device;', 'determine a distance between the moving electronic device and the system;', 'command the system to follow the moving electronic device within a predetermined range of the distance;', 'identify an obstacle in the movement path of the system;', 'command the system to stop for a predetermined time period, when the obstacle is identified;', 'determine whether the obstacle is still in the movement path of the system after the predetermined time period;', 'adjust the movement path of the system, when determining the obstacle is still in the movement path of the system; and', 'command the system to continue to follow the moving electronic device within the predetermined range of the distance, when determining the obstacle is no longer in the movement path of the system., 'a memory in communication with the processor, the ...

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Номер записи: 64
10-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPACT AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE ROBOT

Номер: US20190008351A1
Автор: Dubrovsky Zivthan A., Mammen Jeffrey W., Schnittman Mark Steven, Solochek Aaron
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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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Номер записи: 65
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Patrol method using robot and apparatus and robot thereof

Номер: US20210008716A1
Автор: Gaobo Huang, Jiawen Hu, Youjun Xiong
Принадлежит: U8tecm Robotics Cgrp Ltd, Ubtech Robotics Corp

The present disclosure provides a patrol method using a robot as well as an apparatus and a robot thereof. The method includes: obtaining a preset patrol configuration file and reading a patrol sequence, a coordinate, and a navigation method of each patrol point from the patrol configuration file, wherein the patrol configuration file comprises at least two navigation methods; obtaining a preset electronic map and obtaining a starting coordinate of the robot in the electronic map through a localization equipment; and controlling the robot to move from the starting coordinate to the coordinate of each patrol point according to the patrol sequence by navigating the robot using the navigation method corresponding to the n-th patrol point in the patrol configuration file during moving the robot to the coordinate of the n-th patrol point. In comparison with the prior art, which improves the patrol efficiency of the robot.

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Номер записи: 66
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Tool for intervention on the wall of a fluid pipe, with motorized rollers

Номер: US20220026009A1
Автор: Benoit Acker, Charles Fernandez, Eric Courtalon, Maxime Lecchi, Melissandre Bonnaudet
Принадлежит: GRTgaz SA

A tool for intervention on the wall of a fluid pipe, comprising a duct segment through which the fluid is intended to flow when the tool is in the pipe, and at least first and second modules for creating seals between the wall of the pipe and the duct segment, to isolate the fluid circulating in an outer part of a section of the pipe, between the first and second seal creation modules. The tool includes motorized rollers for moving the tool in the pipe and a module for determining the location of the tool in the pipe.

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2021 дата публикации

RECHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20210009391A1
Автор: Atchley Michael D., High Donald R., Thompson John P.
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Methods and apparatuses are provided for use in monitor power levels at a shopping facility, comprising: central control system separate and distinct from a plurality of self-propelled motorized transport units, wherein the central control system comprises: a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive communications from the plurality of motorized transport units; a control circuit coupled with the transceiver; and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that cause the control circuit to: identify available stored power levels at each of the plurality of motorized transport units; identify an available recharge station, of a plurality of recharge stations distributed throughout the shopping facility, at least relative to a location of the first motorized transport unit intended to be subjected to recharging; and wirelessly communicate one or more instructions to cause the first motorized transport unit to cooperate with an available recharge station. 1. A system that monitors motorized vehicles operating at a shopping facility , comprising:a transport unit central control system separate and distinct from a plurality of motorized transport units at a shopping facility, wherein each of the plurality of motorized transport units is self-propelled and wherein the transport unit central control system comprises:a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive communications from the plurality of motorized transport units located at the shopping facility;a control circuit coupled with the transceiver; and identify that a first motorized transport unit, of the plurality of motorized transport units, is unable to effectively move itself;', 'determine, based on the determination that the first motorized transport unit is unable to effectively move itself, a location of the first motorized transport unit within the shopping facility;', 'identify a first recharge station, of a plurality of recharge stations at the shopping facility; and', ' ...

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Номер записи: 68
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Crowd sourcing data for autonomous vehicle navigation

Номер: US20170010106A1
Автор: Amnon Shashua, Aran REISMAN, Daniel Braunstein, Ofer Springer, Yoram Gdalyahu
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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Номер записи: 69
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for identifying landmarks

Номер: US20170010120A1
Автор: Amnon Shashua, Shai SHALEV-SHWARTZ
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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Номер записи: 70
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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Номер записи: 71
09-01-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20200009733A1
Автор: DALLA LIBERA Fabio, TSUSAKA Yuko
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A cleaning device includes: a range finding sensor; an acquisition unit which acquires a map of an environment including object position information, and a first path where the cleaning device is to move in the environment; an identification unit which identifies a first path partial path; a converter which converts the partial path into a differently-shaped path to generate a second path; and a motor controller which causes the cleaning device to move along the second path. The identification unit sets a region, on the map, where the range finding sensor can perform range finding from start and end points of a portion of the first path, and identifies the portion as the partial path when only one or more straight lines which traverse the region and are parallel to a line segment toward the end point from the start point are represented as the object in the region set. 1. A mobile robot which moves in an environment , the mobile robot comprising:a range finding sensor;an acquisition unit which acquires a map of the environment as viewed from above and a first path, the map including position information of an object, the first path being a path along which the mobile robot is to move in the environment;an identification unit which identifies a partial path forming a portion of the first path;a converter which converts the partial path, identified by the identification unit, into a path having a shape different from a shape of the partial path, to generate a second path; anda drive unit which causes the mobile robot to move along the second path, whereinthe identification unit:sets a region, on the map, where range finding is performable by the range finding sensor from both of a start point and an end point of the portion of the first path; andidentifies the portion as the partial path when only one or more straight lines are represented as the object which is present in the region set, the one or more straight lines traversing the region and being parallel to a ...

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Номер записи: 72
27-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CONTROL SYSTEM WITH HANDOVER PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER OF CONTROLLED VEHICLE

Номер: US20220026904A1
Автор: Goseberg Frank, Latotzki Ralph
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A vehicular control system includes at least one processor that processes image data captured by a forward viewing camera and radar data captured by a forward sensing radar sensor. With the system controlling driving of the vehicle, the system determines a triggering event that requires driving of the vehicle to be handed over to a driver of the vehicle before the vehicle encounters an event point, and the system (i) determines a total action time until the vehicle encounters the event, (ii) estimates a driver take over time for the driver to take over control and (iii) estimates a handling time for the driver to control the vehicle to avoid encountering the event point. Based on the determined and estimated times, the system (i) requests the driver take over control of the vehicle or (ii) controls the vehicle to slow down and stop the vehicle before the event point. 1. A vehicular control system , said vehicular control system comprising:a forward viewing camera disposed at a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular control system, said forward viewing camera viewing through the windshield forward of the vehicle, said forward viewing camera capturing image data;a forward sensing radar sensor sensing forward of the vehicle, said forward sensing radar sensor capturing radar data;an electronic control unit (ECU) comprising electronic circuitry, the electronic circuitry of said ECU comprising at least one processor for processing image data captured by said forward viewing camera and sensor data captured by said forward sensing radar sensor;wherein said vehicular control system is operable to control driving of the vehicle at least in part responsive to processing at said ECU of image data captured by said forward viewing camera and sensor data captured by said forward sensing radar sensor;wherein, with said vehicular control system controlling driving of the vehicle, and responsive at least in part to processing at said ECU of image data captured by said ...

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Номер записи: 73
27-01-2022 дата публикации

MONOCULAR 3D OBJECT DETECTION FROM IMAGE SEMANTICS NETWORK

Номер: US20220026917A1
Автор: Bankiti Varun Kumar Reddy, Beijbom Oscar Olof, Won Donghyeon
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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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Номер записи: 74
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle Radar Perception And Localization

Номер: US20220026919A1
Автор: Ashley Elizabeth Micks, Scott Vincent Myers, Venkatapathi Raju Nallapa, Vidya Nariyambut murali
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

The disclosure relates to methods, systems, and apparatuses for autonomous driving vehicles or driving assistance systems and more particularly relates to vehicle radar perception and location. The vehicle driving system disclosed may include a storage media, a radar system, a location component and a driver controller. The storage media stores a map of roadways. The radar system is configured to generate perception information from a region near the vehicle. The location component is configured to determine a location of the vehicle on the map based on the radar perception information and other navigation related data. The drive controller is configured to control driving of the vehicle based on the map and the determined location.

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Номер записи: 75
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Shopping Facility Assistance System and Method to Retrieve In-Store Abandoned Mobile Item Containers

Номер: US20170010609A1
Автор: David C. Winkle, Donald R. High, Michael D. Atchley
Принадлежит: Wal Mart Stores Inc

A central computer system identifies a mobile item container in a retail shopping facility as being abandoned. The central computer system then directs a motorized transport unit through the retail shopping facility to the abandoned mobile item container and causes that motorized transport unit to physically attach to the abandoned mobile item container. The central computer system then directs that motorized transport unit through the retail shopping facility with the attached abandoned mobile item container to a specified destination within the retail shopping facility. Abandonment can be determined as a function, at least in part, of determining that the mobile item container is both stationary and unattended for at least a predetermined amount of time. By one approach the central computer system can use different predetermined amounts of time when assessing abandonment depending upon where in the retail shopping facility the mobile item containers are located.

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Номер записи: 76
12-01-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL PROGRAM

Номер: US20170010612A1
Автор: ASAKURA Masahiko, KIRYU Hironobu, Konishi Hitoshi
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

The present disclosure provides a vehicle controller which includes an identification unit that identifies an operation state of a traffic signal existing on a route up to a destination; a setting unit that sets an automated drive mode section on the route based on the operation state of the traffic signal identified by the identification unit, the automated drive mode section being a section where an automated drive mode of controlling acceleration, deceleration, or steering is permitted during travelling of a vehicle; and a travel control unit that controls the travelling of the vehicle in the automated drive mode in the automated drive mode section set by the setting unit. 1. A vehicle controller for controlling a travelling of a vehicle in an automated drive mode on a route up to a destination , the vehicle controller comprising:a traffic signal state detector configured to detect a traffic signal existing on the route and identify an operation state of the traffic signal detected on the route;a setting unit configured to set an automated drive mode section on the route based on the operation state of the traffic signal identified by the traffic signal state detector; anda vehicle travel controller configured to control the travelling of the vehicle in the automated drive mode by controlling an operation of the vehicle including acceleration, deceleration and steering thereof when the vehicle travels in the automated drive mode section set by the setting unit.2. The vehicle controller according to claim 1 , wherein in a case where the traffic signal state detector identifies that the traffic signal existing on the route is not in operation at a time when the automated drive mode section is set claim 1 , the setting unit sets the automated drive mode section irrespective of a position of the traffic signal not in operation.3. The vehicle controller according to claim 2 , wherein in a case where the traffic signal state detector identifies that the traffic signal ...

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Номер записи: 77
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Autonomous vehicle tail alignment navigation

Номер: US20170010614A1
Автор: Amnon Shashua, Aran REISMAN, Daniel Braunstein, Igor Tubis, Yoav Taieb
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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Номер записи: 78
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Sparse map for autonomous vehicle navigation

Номер: US20170010616A1
Автор: Amnon Shashua, Aran REISMAN, Daniel Braunstein, Ofer Springer, Yoram Gdalyahu
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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Номер записи: 79
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Self-aware system for adaptive navigation

Номер: US20170010618A1
Автор: Amnon Shashua, Aran REISMAN, Daniel Braunstein, Ofer Springer, Yoram Gdalyahu
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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Номер записи: 80
08-01-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE SYSTEM, A VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS ROAD IRREGULARITY AVOIDANCE

Номер: US20150012165A1
Автор: ISRAELSSON Erik
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A vehicle, a vehicle system and a method for allowing a host vehicle to autonomously avoid road irregularities are provided. The system communicates vehicle sensor data relating to detected road irregularities and host vehicle position information with an external database. A processor is arranged to determine a trajectory for the host vehicle for which all wheels of the host vehicle are laterally displaced from one or more road irregularities ahead of the host vehicle, and to autonomously steer the host vehicle along the determined trajectory. The system is also arranged to evaluate whether all wheels of the host vehicle were laterally displaced from all detected road irregularities and to send the result of the evaluation to the external database. 1. A vehicle system for autonomous road irregularity avoidance comprising:vehicle sensors arranged to detect irregularities on a road travelled by a host vehicle;position determination means arranged to continuously determine the host vehicle position;communication means arranged to send vehicle sensor data relating to detected road irregularities and host vehicle position information to an external database for compiling road irregularity position information;processing means comprising steering control logic;a vehicle steering system arranged to affect at least one host vehicle wheel, for enabling steering of the host vehicle;wherein the communication means are arranged to receive, from the external database, information relating to road irregularity positions on the road ahead of the host vehicle, the processing means are arranged to determine a trajectory for the host vehicle for which all wheels of the host vehicle are laterally displaced from one or more road irregularities ahead of the host vehicle, the vehicle steering system is further arranged to autonomously steer the host vehicle along the determined trajectory, the processing means are further arranged to evaluate whether all wheels of the host vehicle were ...

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Номер записи: 81
14-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTION OF LASER REFLECTORS FOR MOBILE ROBOT LOCALIZATION AND APPARATUS FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20210011135A1
Автор: LEE Yu-Cheol, YU Won-Pil
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Disclosed herein is a method for detecting laser reflectors for mobile robot localization. The method includes collecting scan information data corresponding to positions of surrounding objects using a laser scanner mounted on a mobile robot; generating a reflector cluster based on reflection intensities of the scan information data; classifying the reflector cluster into individual reflector clusters, each of the individual reflector clusters corresponding to each of the laser reflectors; determining whether each of the individual reflector clusters is a valid individual reflector cluster corresponding to an actual individual laser reflector or not based on geometric filtering on die each of the individual reflector clusters; and calculating position of the actual individual laser reflector based on at least one of the scan information data corresponding to the valid individual reflector cluster. 1. A method for detecting laser reflectors for mobile robot localization , comprising:collecting scan information data corresponding to positions of surrounding objects using a laser scanner mounted on a mobile robot;generating a reflector cluster based on reflection intensities of the scan information data;classifying the reflector cluster into individual reflector clusters, each of the individual reflector clusters corresponding to each of the laser reflectors;determining whether each of the individual reflector clusters is a valid individual reflector cluster corresponding to an actual individual laser reflector or not based on geometric filtering on the each of the individual reflector clusters; andcalculating position of the actual individual laser reflector based on at least one of the scan information data corresponding to the valid individual reflector cluster2. The method of claim 1 , wherein die scan information datum includes a distance to the surrounding object claim 1 , an angle of a laser beam and a reflection intensity of the laser beam.3. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 82
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MOISTURE AND VEGETATIVE HEALTH MAPPING

Номер: US20220030763A1
Автор: Foster Davis Thorp, Morrison John Gordon, Roberts Isaac Heath
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A vegetative health mapping system which creates two- or three-dimensional maps and associates moisture content, soil density, ambient light, surface temperature, and/or additional indications of vegetative health with the map. Moisture content is inferred using radar return signals of near-field and/or far-field radar. By tuning various parameters of the one or more radar (e.g. frequency, focus, power), additional data may be associated with the map from subterranean features (such as rocks, soil density, sprinklers, etc.). Additional sensors (camera(s), lidar, IMU, GPS, etc.) may be fused with radar returns to generate maps having associated moisture content, surface temperature, ambient light levels, additional indications of vegetative health (as may be determined by machine learned algorithms), etc. Such vegetative health maps may be provided to a user who, in turn, may indicate additional areas for the vegetative health device to scan or otherwise used to recommend and/or perform treatments. 1. A device comprising: receiving a plurality of coordinates that define a bounded region of interest;', 'determining, based at least in part on the plurality of coordinates, a trajectory to sweep the bounded region of interest using at least one of minimal energy or minimal motion;', 'receiving sensor data from a sensor associated with the device;', 'determining, based at least in part on a portion of the sensor data, information about vegetation proximate the device;', 'determining, based at least in part on the information about vegetation, a location of the device; and', 'controlling, based at least in part on the location, the device to move along the trajectory., 'one or more non-transitory computer readable media storing instructions, which, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises a coupling configured to one or more of:couple the device ...

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Номер записи: 83
14-01-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR HOST VEHICLE VELOCITY ESTIMATION USING WIDE APERTURE RADAR

Номер: US20210011150A1
Автор: Bialer Oded, Jonas Amnon, Shapiro David
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Presented are target object detection systems for deriving host vehicle velocities, methods for making/using such systems, and motor vehicles with host vehicle velocity estimation capabilities. A method of automating operation of vehicles includes an electronic transmitter of a vehicle's target object detection system emitting electromagnetic signals, and an electronic receiver receiving multiple reflection echoes caused by each electromagnetic signal reflecting off target objects within proximity of the vehicle. A vehicle controller determines a relative velocity vector for each target object based on these reflection echoes. The relative velocity vectors are assigned to discrete vector clusters. The controller estimates a host vehicle velocity vector as an average of the relative velocity vectors in the vector cluster containing the most relative velocity vectors and having the largest spatial spread. The controller commands one or more vehicle systems to execute one or more control operations responsive to the host vehicle velocity vector. 1. A method for controlling automated operations of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:emitting, via an electronic transmitter of a target object detection system of the motor vehicle, an electromagnetic signal;receiving, via an electronic receiver of the target object detection system, multiple reflection echoes caused by the electromagnetic signal reflecting off of multiple target objects within proximity of the motor vehicle;determining, via a vehicle controller based on the received reflection echoes, a relative velocity vector for each of the target objects;assigning the relative velocity vectors to discrete velocity vector clusters, each of the velocity vector clusters having a respective centroid and a respective spatial spread of the velocity vectors in the velocity vector cluster to the centroid;estimating a host vehicle velocity vector of the motor vehicle as an average of the relative velocity vectors in a ...

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Номер записи: 84
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLE

Номер: US20190011924A1
Автор: Xiao Jianxiong
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A system and method for navigating an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) by capturing and analyzing information of a global scene and local objects around the ADV, is disclosed. The system comprises a sensor assembly incorporated on the ADV and a computing device in communication with the sensor assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to collect environmental data around the ADV. The computing device comprises a processor, and a memory unit for storing a predefined scene template and environmental data. The computing device is configured to process the environmental data to identify a moving and static object. The computing device is further configured to observe an environmental scene around the ADV. The observed environmental scene is aligned with a predefined scene template. Further, the predefined scene template is adjusted using the processed environmental data. The computing device provides instruction to control the vehicle based on the adjusted scene template. 1. A system for navigating an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) , comprising:a sensor assembly incorporated on the ADV comprising one or more sensors configured to collect environmental data around the autonomous driving vehicle; and wherein the processor is configured to process the environmental data to identify moving and static objects around the autonomous driving vehicle and the memory unit is configured to store a predefined scene template and environmental data, and', observe an environmental scene around the ADV,', 'align the captured environmental scene with a predefined scene template,', 'adjust the predefined scene template using the processed environmental data, and', 'navigate the ADV based on the adjusted scene template., 'wherein the computing device is configured to], 'a computing device in communication with the sensor assembly comprising a processor and a memory unit,'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensors comprises at least one of an ultrasonic sensor claim 1 , a lidar ...

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Номер записи: 85
10-01-2019 дата публикации

CALIBRATION METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATIONS

Номер: US20190011927A1
Автор: MOU Wei
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a first device onboard the vehicle providing first data, a second device onboard the vehicle providing second data, one or more sensors onboard the vehicle, one or more actuators onboard the vehicle, and a controller. The controller detects a stationary condition based on output of the one or more sensors, obtains a first set of the first data from the first device during the stationary condition, filters horizontal edge regions from the first set resulting in a filtered set of the first data, obtains a second set of the second data during the stationary condition, determines one or more transformation parameter values based on a relationship between the second set and the filtered set, and thereafter autonomously operates the one or more actuators onboard the vehicle in a manner that is influenced by the one or more transformation parameter values. 1. A method of controlling a vehicle , the method comprising:detecting, by a control module onboard the vehicle, a stationary condition of the vehicle based on output of a sensor system onboard the vehicle; obtaining, by the control module, a first image from an imaging device onboard the vehicle during the stationary condition; and', 'obtaining, by the control module, a first set of ranging data corresponding to a field of view of the imaging device from a ranging device onboard the vehicle during the stationary condition;, 'in response to the stationary conditionfiltering, by the control module, horizontal edge regions from the first image, resulted in filtered image data;determining one or more transformation parameter values for transforming between a reference frame associated with the imaging device and a reference frame associated with the ranging device based at least in part on the filtered image data and the first set of ranging data;obtaining, by the control module, a second image from the imaging device;obtaining, ...

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Номер записи: 86
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Mapping and Tracking System for Robots

Номер: US20190011928A1
Автор: Ouyang Chien
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A robotic mapping and tracking system including a robot and boundary posts are disclosed. The robot includes an ultrasonic transmitter, a processor and a camera component. The boundary posts are configured to be placed adjacent to a boundary of a working region. Each boundary post of the plurality of boundary posts includes an ultrasonic receiver. Time-of-flights of the ultrasonic waves are measured to identify distances in between the robot and boundary posts. The camera component of the robot captures an image of an environment of the robot. The processor of the robot analyzes the image of the environment and identifies at least a portion of the working region in front of the robot from the image. The processor of the robot determines a moving route based on the identified portion of the working region in front of the robot and the distances in between the robot and the boundary posts. 1. A robotic mapping and tracking system , comprising:a robot including an ultrasonic transmitter, a processor and a camera component; anda plurality of boundary posts configured to be placed adjacent to a boundary of a working region, each boundary post of the plurality of boundary posts including a ultrasonic receiver;wherein the ultrasonic transmitter of the robot broadcast ultrasonic waves and the ultrasonic receivers of the boundary posts receive the ultrasonic waves, and time-of-flights of the ultrasonic waves are measured to identify distances in between the robot and the boundary posts;wherein the camera component of the robot captures an image of an environment of the robot, the processor of the robot analyzes the image of the environment and identifies at least a portion of the working region in front of the robot from the image, and the processor of the robot determines a moving route based on the identified portion of the working region in front of the robot and the distances in between the robot and the boundary posts.21. The robotic mapping and tracking system , ...

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Номер записи: 87
11-01-2018 дата публикации

User Display Providing Obstacle Avoidance

Номер: US20180012086A1
Автор: Eskridge Thomas Charles, Johnson Matthew, Kenny Chua Wei Liang
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A visual display for use by a user for navigation and obstacle avoidance. A typical user employs the invention in operating a vehicle. The user may be located in the vehicle but will more typically be remotely located. The display may include a conventional video feed. A visual arch metaphor is also provided. If used in conjunction with a video feed, the arch metaphor preferably extends from the left side of the video, over the top of the video, and on to the right side of the video. A ranging device mounted on the vehicle collects ranging data around the vehicle. As an example, the ranging device might collect 180 degrees of ranging data extending from the vehicle's left side, across the vehicle's front, and over to the vehicle's right side. The ranging data is then correlated to a predefined color scale. The ranging data is also correlated to a position on the arch metaphor. 1. A method of providing a display for an operator of a vehicle , said vehicle having a right boundary , a left boundary , a video camera , and a ranging device , comprising:a. providing a video display, including a left side, a top, and a right side, wherein said video display displays images from said video camera on said vehicle;b. providing an arch metaphor, extending from said left side of said video display, over said top, to said right side of said video display; i. said ranging data is dividing into ranging sectors,', 'ii. each of said ranging sectors is correlated to an arc sector on said arch metaphor,', 'iii. a range for each ranging sector is correlated to a color selected from a predefined color scale, and', 'iv. said ranging data is displayed on said arch metaphor according to said correlated arc sector and said correlated color,, 'c. displaying ranging data collected by said ranging device on said arch metaphor, wherein,'}d. providing a right clearance indicator movable along said arch metaphor, with a position of said right clearance indicator along said arch metaphor being ...

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Номер записи: 88
09-01-2020 дата публикации

MOBILE ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200012292A1
Автор: PARK Sangyeol, SONG JAEWON
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The present invention relates to a moving robot and a control method thereof, and includes a sensor unit configured to detect an obstacle located in a traveling direction; a camera configured to photograph the obstacle, when the obstacle is detected by the sensor unit; a controller configured to control a certain operation to be performed in accordance with the obstacle. The controller analyzes a plurality of image data of the obstacle inputted from the camera to determine whether the obstacle can be identified and filters the image data, transmits the filtered image data among the plurality of image data to the server through the communication unit, and controls the traveling unit in accordance with obstacle information received from the server. Hence, by transmitting only recognizable image, unnecessary data transmission is reduced, and accordingly, transmission traffic is reduced and the load of image processing of the server is reduced. As the load of the server decreases, the obstacle can be quickly determined, and accordingly, the moving robot can recognize the obstacle in a short time and determine the type of the obstacle to cope with, thereby performing the operation suitable for the feature of the obstacle, the cleaning area, or the surrounding environment. 1. A moving robot comprising:a sensor unit configured to be provided at a front side of a main body, and to detect an obstacle located in a traveling direction;a camera configured to photograph the obstacle, when the obstacle is detected by the sensor unit;a controller configured to control a certain operation to be performed in accordance with the obstacle;a traveling unit configured to perform a designated operation according to a control command of the controller; anda communication unit configured to communicate with a server,wherein the controller analyzes a plurality of image data of the obstacle inputted from the camera to determine whether the obstacle can be identified and filters the image ...

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Номер записи: 89
09-01-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETIC MARKER INSTALLATION METHOD AND WORK SYSTEM

Номер: US20200012294A1
Автор: AOYAMA Hitoshi, NAGAO Tomohiko, Yamamoto Michiharu
Принадлежит: Aichi Steel Corporation

In an installation method for laying magnetic markers () in a road for driving assist control on a vehicle side, a laying work vehicle () sequentially lays the magnetic markers () while moving along the road without performing a prior survey or the like of laying positions, and then by using a positioning work vehicle () including a magnetic sensor capable of detecting magnetism, the laid magnetic markers () are detected and the laying positions are identified to generate position data regarding the magnetic markers (), thereby allowing reduction of cost of laying the magnetic markers (). 1. A magnetic marker installation method for laying magnetic markers in a road for driving assist control on a vehicle side , whereinafter the magnetic markers are laid in the road, by using a work apparatus including a magnetic sensor capable of detecting magnetism, the laid magnetic markers are detected and laying positions of the magnetic markers are identified to generate position data regarding the magnetic markers.2. The magnetic marker installation method according to claim 1 , wherein the laying position of the magnetic marker is identified by estimating relative position of the magnetic marker by inertial navigation calculation with taking a point where its absolute position is known as a reference position.3. The magnetic marker installation method according to claim 2 , wherein as for first and second magnetic markers where their absolute positions are known claim 2 , a relative position of the second magnetic marker is estimated by inertial navigation calculation with taking a position of the first magnetic marker as the reference position claim 2 , and a relative position of a magnetic marker positioned in between the first and second magnetic markers is estimated by an estimation process of making a difference between the relative position of the second magnetic marker and an actual relative position of the second magnetic marker with respect to the first magnetic ...

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Номер записи: 90
14-01-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Free Space Estimation

Номер: US20210012120A1
Автор: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Christopher J. Principe, Michael J. Slate, Raajitha Gummadi
Принадлежит: Deka Products LP

A system and method for estimating free space including applying a machine learning model to camera images of a navigation area, where the navigation area is broken into cells, synchronizing point cloud data from the navigation area with the processed camera images, and associating probabilities that the cell is occupied and object classifications of objects that could occupy the cells with cells in the navigation area based on sensor data, sensor noise, and the machine learning model.

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Номер записи: 91
15-01-2015 дата публикации

System and Method for Target Detection

Номер: US20150016225A1
Автор: Peremans Herbert, Steckel Jan
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A sonar based sensor for localization of a target in air is described. The sensor comprises a wide or ultra-wide band emitter for emitting a wide or ultra-wide band signal, and a set of spatially randomly or irregularly positioned receivers for receiving the wide or ultra-wide band signal after reflection at the target. A corresponding processor and method for localizing also is disclosed. 119-. (canceled)20. A sonar based sensor for localization of a target in air , the sensor comprising:a wide or ultra-wide band emitter for emitting a wide or ultra-wide band signal; anda set of spatially randomly or irregularly positioned receivers for receiving the wide or ultra-wide band signal after reflection at the target.21. A sensor according to claim 20 , wherein the spatially randomly or irregularly positioned receivers are spatially randomly or irregularly arranged in two directions for allowing three dimensional localization.22. A sensor according to claim 20 , wherein the sensor is arranged for sensing sonar signals and wherein the emitter is arranged for emitting a sound wave.23. A sensor according to claim 20 , wherein the wide or ultra-wide band emitter is configured for emitting signals having a bandwidth spanning at least an octave.24. A sensor according to claim 20 , wherein the receivers are distributed sparsely.25. A sensor according to claim 20 , wherein a receiver density is less than 0.5 receivers/λ claim 20 , whereby λis the maximum wavelength in the wide or ultrawide band signal.26. A sensor according to claim 20 , the sensor furthermore comprising a processor for processing the received signals claim 20 , the processor being configured for determining an azimuth angle and an elevation angle.27. A sensor according to claim 26 , wherein the processor is configured for processing the set of receiver signals byapplying a matched filterapplying spatial bandpass filtering, andextracting an envelope for the signal, for deriving a location of a target.28. A ...

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Номер записи: 92
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Control system for mobile robot

Номер: US20170015003A1
Автор: Dale Wick, Stephen B. Sutherland
Принадлежит: Crosswing Inc

A telepresence robot uses three separately controlled omni-wheels and a computer processing arrangement to reposition the robot based on received positional signals. The telepresence robot captures and transmits visual information of a limited field of view and visual information of a broad field of view. The visual information is received and displayed on a remote input device and portions of the displayed information are selected to send an appropriate signal to reposition the robot based on the selected portion. A method of remotely controlling a telepresence robot is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 93
19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR IMAGE-BASED VEHICLE LOCALIZATION

Номер: US20170015317A1
Автор: Branson Elliot, Fasola Juan, Glaser Stuart, Vogt Kyle
Принадлежит: Cruise Automation, Inc.

A method for image-based vehicle localization includes measuring, at a vehicle, a position and a heading of the vehicle; capturing, at an image capture system of the vehicle, road surface image data of a road surface; processing the road surface image data to correct for distortion in the road surface image data due to pitch and roll of the vehicle; performing feature detection on the processed road surface image data to detect lane markers on the road surface; generating a local map based on the detected lane markers; wherein generating the local map comprises identifying a lane demarcated by the detected lane markers; and controlling the vehicle according to the local map. 1. A method for image-based vehicle localization comprising:generating, at a vehicle, an estimated pitch and an estimated roll of the vehicle from inertial measurement unit data;capturing, at an image capture system of the vehicle, road surface image data of a road surface;detecting, using a dynamic model that accounts for distortion in the road surface image data due to pitch and roll of the vehicle, a set of lane markers based on the road surface image data, the estimated pitch, and the estimated roll;generating a local map based on the set of detected lane markers; wherein generating the local map comprises identifying a lane demarcated by the set of detected lane markers; andcontrolling the vehicle according to the local map; wherein controlling the vehicle comprises keeping the vehicle within the lane during vehicular travel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dynamic model further accounts for changes between frames of the road surface image data due to a vehicle speed and a vehicle wheel angle and further detects the set of lane markers based on the vehicle speed and the vehicle wheel angle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein detecting the set of lane markers further comprises detecting the set of lane markers using first and second binary feature detectors operating on pixels of the ...

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Номер записи: 94
03-02-2022 дата публикации

System, apparatus, and method for remote soil moisture measurement and control

Номер: US20220035366A1
Автор: Canyon James
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A system for remote moisture monitoring and control includes: a measurement vehicle, including a vehicle body, a vehicle control unit, a transmitter antenna, and a receiver antenna; a moisture control server, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, and antenna manager, a multi spectrum analyzer, a sensor manager, an irrigation manager, a soil simulator and a data bus; a vehicle storage facility; an irrigation controller; irrigation valves; a mobile control device; ground sensors. Also disclosed is a method including piloting measurement vehicle; obtaining moisture measurements, including controlling outbound transmission, determining reflected power, calculating dielectric constant via reflection calculation, determining soil moisture via lookup in soil calibration table; obtaining sensor measurements; calculating soil model; and adjusting irrigation. 1. A system for remote moisture monitoring and control , comprising: a vehicle body, wherein the vehicle body is selected from the group consisting of a ground vehicle body and an aviation vehicle body;', 'a vehicle control unit, which is attached to the vehicle body; and', 'at least one transceiver antenna, which is configured to send and receive electromagnetic signals, wherein the electromagnetic signals are reflected back from a ground surface layer of soil in a field; and, 'a) at least one measurement vehicle, further includingb) a moisture control server, which is connected to the measurement vehicle, via a network;wherein the vehicle control unit is configured to control transmission of an outbound electromagnetic signal with a predetermined incident wave power, via the transceiver antenna;wherein the vehicle control unit is configured to determine a reflected power of an inbound electromagnetic signal, which is received via the transceiver antenna, wherein the inbound electromagnetic signal is a reflection in the soil of the outbound electromagnetic signal;wherein the moisture control ...

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Номер записи: 95
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for End-to-End Trajectory Prediction Using Radar, Lidar, and Maps

Номер: US20220035376A1
Автор: Ankit Laddah, Carlos Vallespi-Gonzalez, Duncan Blake Barber, Matthew A. Langford, Meet Pragnesh Shah, Sida Zhang, Zhiling Huang
Принадлежит: Uatc LLC

Systems and methods for trajectory prediction are provided. A method can include obtaining LIDAR data, radar data, and map data; inputting the LIDAR data, the radar data, and the map data into a network model; transforming, by the network model, the radar data into a coordinate frame associated with a most recent radar sweep in the radar data; generating, by the network model, one or more features for each of the LIDAR data, the transformed radar data, and the map data; combining, by the network model, the one or more generated features to generate fused feature data; generating, by the network model, prediction data based at least in part on the fused feature data; and receiving, as an output of the network model, the prediction data. The prediction data can include a respective predicted trajectory for a future time period for one or more detected objects.

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Номер записи: 96
17-01-2019 дата публикации

STOWABLE VEHICLE SENSOR

Номер: US20190016306A1
Автор: Baldovino Segundo, Garcia Crespo Jose, Krishnan Venkatesh, Sykula Andre
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A sensor cleaning system for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly may include a fluid-dispensing nozzle for a vehicle sensor, a housing within a body of a vehicle, and a driving member which can move the nozzle between a stowed position within the housing and a deployed position. 1. An assembly , comprising:a housing having a cavity sized for a sensor, the housing comprising an opening at a first end, and a housing base having a drain at an opposite end;a sensor mount; anda driving member coupled to the mount to move the mount, through the opening, between a stowed position and a deployed position.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an annular nozzle for the sensor positioned above the base so that fluid dispensed by the nozzle exits the cavity via the drain.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the driving member comprises a screw coupled to a motor.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the drive includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that is coupled to the mount and claim 3 , when the mount moves between the stowed and deployed positions claim 3 , the inner sleeve moves relative to the outer sleeve.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the housing base is sloped toward the drain.6. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising the sensor coupled to a nozzle and the mount.7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle claim 1 , for the sensor claim 1 , that is sized to move through the opening claim 1 , wherein the nozzle comprises:a first member comprising an annular first flange extending radially-inwardly from a first nozzle base; anda second member having an annular second flange extending radially-outwardly from a second nozzle base, the first and second flanges forming a circumferential passage and an at least partially circumferential outlet.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein at least a portion of the first flange is parallel to at least a portion of the second flange.9. The assembly of claim 7 ...

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Номер записи: 97
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ROBOTIC APPARATUS FOR PLOWING OF SNOW FROM A PREDEFINED AREA

Номер: US20170017234A1
Автор: WILSON Iain
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The enclosed application discloses an apparatus for removing snow from a predefined area of ground, said apparatus being configured to follow a pre-set pattern of fixed markers on or under the predefined area of ground. By dispensing with the need for GPS guidance, for complex and expensive circuitry and software, for melting of large quantities of snow which can then ref reeze into ice, and for potentially dangerous spinning augers, the apparatus allows users to clear snow from a driveway, road or other useful surface without constant attention to steering or personal exposure to the elements. 2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the motorized vehicle further comprises a heating element located on a bottom of the vehicle and spaced above the surface for melting residual snow.3. The system according to wherein the central processing unit further comprisesa processing unit for processing the output of sensors positioned so as to detect guidance markers and using this output to send signals to the one or more motors in such a way as to control the apparatus along a line of said guidance markers;an electronic latch, triggered by the output of the plurality of sensors, being positioned so as to detect guidance markers installed in or on the surface, said latch being capable when triggered, of changing the direction in which the one or more motors move the apparatus; andone or more control switches which are capable of connecting or disconnecting the plurality of sensors, the heating element, the one or more motors and any actuators which may be controlling the one or more plow blades, from the power source.4. The system according to wherein the plow blades further comprises a liner at the base of the plow claim 1 , said liner being composed of a material sufficiently rigid to move snow but sufficiently flexible to bend around solid obstructions; and/orone or more actuators positioned between the one or more plow blades and the frame, said actuators are capable ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MINING MACHINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD

Номер: US20170017238A1
Автор: Ryuman Mitsuhiro, Tojima Masanori
Принадлежит: KOMATSU LTD.

A mining machine management system includes a detection unit mounted on a mining machine that travels in a mine in which a plurality of landmarks is installed, and which detects a position of the landmark with respect to the mining machine in a non-contact manner, and a traveling control unit which corrects a current position of the mining machine based on a position of the landmark, the position having been obtained in advance, and the position of the landmark obtained by the detection unit and causes the mining machine to travel by dead reckoning navigation, and which does not use at least the position of the landmark detected by the detection unit in causing the mining machine to travel by the dead reckoning navigation, when a vehicle traveling in the mine exists around the position of the landmark detected by the detection unit. 1. A mining machine management system comprising:a detection unit mounted on a mining machine configured to travel in an unmanned manner in a mine in which a plurality of landmarks is installed, the detection unit being configured to detect a position of the landmark with respect to the mining machine in a non-contact manner; anda traveling control unit configured to correct a current position of the mining machine based on a position of the landmark, the position of the landmark having been obtained in advance, and the position of the landmark obtained by the detection unit to cause the mining machine to travel by dead reckoning navigation, and configured, when an object different from the landmark exists around the position of the landmark detected by the detection unit, not to use at least the position of the landmark detected by the detection unit when the traveling control unit causes the mining machine to travel by the dead reckoning navigation.2. A mining machine management system comprising:a detection unit mounted on a mining machine configured to travel in an unmanned manner in a mine in which a plurality of landmarks is ...

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Номер записи: 99
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Method and System for Charging Electric Autonomous Vehicles

Номер: US20220036020A1
Автор: Kovarik James J., Kovarik Joseph E.
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A system and method is provided for delivering electric energy to an electric vehicle via electric charging stations or kiosks where an energy delivery point is configured to provide energy to the electric vehicle via a connector or a wireless energy source. The method involves charging an electric vehicle by detecting, using a RFID tag reader associated with an electric vehicle, signals emanating from a marker positioned on the ground, where the marker includes one or more RFID tags, and where the RFID tag reader is able to recognize the signals despite weather conditions where the ground is covered by snow. 1. A method for charging an electric vehicle designed to traverse public highways , comprising:detecting, using a RFID tag reader associated with an electric vehicle, signals emanating from a marker positioned on a road that includes at least one or more RFID tags, said RFID tag reader being positioned on one of the electric vehicle, a tire, or a wheel of the electric vehicle; and wherein said method enables recognition of said signals despite weather conditions where the road is covered by snow;wherein said electric vehicle has at least one rechargeable battery and employs a computer-implemented method to locate a kiosk for charging said at least one rechargeable battery of the electric vehicle, said computer-implemented method involving a request for a geographic location of at least one kiosk location proximate to the geographic location of the electric vehicle;providing a connection for providing an electric charge to the at least one rechargeable battery within the electric vehicle, wherein the electric charge is delivered to the electric vehicle by a transfer surface that the electric vehicle parks over, and the electric charge is transferred wirelessly to the vehicle; andcharging the rechargeable battery of the electric vehicle.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the electric charge flows capacitively to the electric vehicle.3. The method as ...

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Номер записи: 100