公开(公告)号：US10818175B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US16049389

申请日：2018-07-30

Applicant: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Shayne Brookins ,  Reza Ghanbari ,  David Forney ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel Andrew Deninger ,  Jeffrey Griswold ,  Jason Palmer

IPC: G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G08G1/0969 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/0968 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G01C21/32

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a distributed data center that includes resources carried by a fleet of vehicles. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicles and/or the surroundings of vehicles. The system includes a remote computing server configured to maintain map data and distribute it to the fleet, including local map data to individual vehicles pertaining to their surroundings. Individual vehicles may compare the local map data with the information related to their individual surroundings. Based on such comparisons, individual vehicles may detect discrepancies between the local map data and the information related to their individual surroundings. The remote computing server may modify and/or update the map data based on the detected discrepancies.

公开(公告)号：US10807527B1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US16400806

申请日：2019-05-01

Applicant: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Juan Carlos Mauricia ,  Daniel Andrew Deninger ,  Reza Ghanbari ,  Mark Freitas ,  Jeffrey Griswold ,  David Forney ,  Nicholas Shayne Brookins ,  Jason Palmer

IPC: B60W50/14 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60W50/00 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying whether vehicle operators are paying attention are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: generate output signals conveying information related to a first vehicle operator; make a first type of determination of at least one of an object on which attention of the first vehicle operator is focused and/or a direction in which attention of the first vehicle operator is focused; make a second type of determination regarding fatigue of the first vehicle operator; make a third type of determination of at least one of a distraction level of the first vehicle operator and/or a fatigue level of the first vehicle operator; and effectuate a notification regarding the third type of determination to at least one of the first vehicle operator and/or a remote computing server.

公开(公告)号：US10712362B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15906977

申请日：2018-02-27

Applicant: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Slaven Sljivar ,  David Forney ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  Jeffrey Griswold ,  Jason Palmer

IPC: G01P21/00 ,  G01P15/18 ,  G01P1/04 ,  G01C25/00 ,  G01P21/02

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for calibrating sensors upon installation in a vehicle. The system includes a sensor set configured to generate output signals conveying vectors of acceleration of the vehicle. The system determines a three-dimensional orientation of the sensor set in relation to the vehicle. The system converts output signals from the sensor set into vectors of acceleration of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10705523B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US16138588

申请日：2018-09-21

Applicant: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  David Forney ,  Slaven Sljivar ,  Alekh Vaidya ,  Jeffrey Griswold

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  C07C5/00 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60W40/08

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for transitioning vehicle control between autonomous operation and manual operation. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the vehicle and its operation. During autonomous vehicle operation, the system gauges the level of responsiveness of a vehicle operator through challenges and corresponding responses. The system determines when to present a challenge to the vehicle operator based on internal and external factors. If necessary, the system will transition from an autonomous operation mode to a manual operation mode.

公开(公告)号：US09663118B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US15341737

申请日：2016-11-02

Applicant: SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  David Forney ,  Slaven Sljivar ,  Alekh Vaidya ,  Jeffrey Griswold

IPC: B60W50/12 ,  B60W50/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60W50/12 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/082 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  B60W2550/20 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining vehicle operator preparedness for vehicles that support both autonomous operation and manual operation. The system includes sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to vehicles and their operation. During autonomous vehicle operation, the system gauges the level of responsiveness of an individual vehicle operator through challenges and corresponding responses. Based on the level of responsiveness, a preparedness metric is determined for each vehicle operator individually.

公开(公告)号：US09639804B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US15077825

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  David Forney ,  Slaven Sljivar ,  Alekh Vaidya ,  Jeffrey Griswold

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/20 ,  G06N5/04 ,  B60W40/09

CPC classification number: B60W40/08 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W50/16 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2050/0089 ,  B60W2540/30

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors. The system may include a sensor configured to generate output signals conveying first driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver. The system may include one or more processors configured to obtain the first driving behavior information. The one or more processors may effectuate provision of feedback defined by feedback information based on the first driving behavior. The sensor may be configured to output signals conveying second driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver during and/or subsequent to the provision of the feedback. The one or more processors may be configured to obtain the second driving behavior information and assess responsiveness of the driver to the feedback based on the second driving behavior information.

公开(公告)号：US20170069147A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15357897

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Slaven Sljivar

IPC: G07C5/12 ,  H04N5/935 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60R1/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/12 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/80 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G07C5/0841 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04N5/935

Abstract: Vehicle event data playback systems described herein may provide users means for reviewing events recorded by a vehicle event recorder. Circumstances relating to vehicle operation may be visually presented in these playback systems. Video playback from multiple recording devices may be synchronized with each other and/or with information related to the operation of the vehicle during the recorded events to affect a presentation of information related to operation of the vehicle. A user may be presented with many data types in graphical and/or intuitive arrangements.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的车辆事件数据回放系统可以为用户提供用于查看由车辆事件记录器记录的事件的装置。 与车辆操作有关的情况可以在这些回放系统中可视地呈现。 来自多个记录装置的视频播放可以在记录事件期间彼此同步和/或与车辆的操作有关的信息以影响与车辆的操作相关的信息的呈现。 可以以图形和/或直观的方式向用户呈现许多数据类型。

公开(公告)号：US09487222B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14592245

申请日：2015-01-08

Applicant: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Slaven Sljivar ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  Shahriar Ravari

IPC: B61K9/00

CPC classification number: B61L25/02 ,  B61K9/00 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L15/009 ,  B61L23/041 ,  B61L23/34 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/026 ,  B61L27/0011 ,  B61L27/0088 ,  B61L27/0094 ,  B61L29/24 ,  B61L29/246 ,  B61L2027/005 ,  B61L2205/04

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a rail vehicle event analysis system configured to facilitate analysis of rail vehicle event records that correspond to rail vehicle events. The system may be configured to visually present a user with information related to operation of a rail vehicle. The user may review the information related to operation of the rail vehicle in real time, responsive to the rail vehicle being involved in a rail vehicle event, and/or at other times. The system may be configured to visually present information based on output signals generated by one or more sensors associated with the rail vehicle. The system may synchronize the presented information such that information from individual sensors may be compared and/or viewed at the same time by the user. The system may be configured to receive observations made by the user based on the user's review of the presented visual information.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种轨道车辆事件分析系统，其被配置为便于对与铁路车辆事件相对应的轨道车辆事件记录的分析。 该系统可以被配置为向用户可视地呈现与轨道车辆的操作有关的信息。 用户可以根据铁路车辆参与铁路车辆事件和/或其他时间来实时检查与轨道车辆的操作有关的信息。 该系统可以被配置为基于由与轨道车辆相关联的一个或多个传感器生成的输出信号来可视地呈现信息。 系统可以同步所呈现的信息，使得来自各个传感器的信息可以由用户同时进行比较和/或查看。 该系统可以被配置为基于用户对所呈现的视觉信息的审查来接收由用户做出的观察。

公开(公告)号：US20160292936A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14676622

申请日：2015-04-01

Applicant: SMARTDRIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Slaven Sljivar ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  Alekh Vaidya ,  Jeffrey Griswold ,  Mark Freitas

IPC: G07C5/08 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B60R16/023

CPC classification number: G07C5/08 ,  B60R16/023 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/0866 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system configured to generate synchronized electronic vehicle event records. The synchronized vehicle event records may include vehicle operation information, video information, and/or other information. The synchronized electronic vehicle event records may be generated remotely (e.g., “in the cloud”) from a vehicle. The system is configured to communicate with factory installed and/or other (e.g., third party) vehicle systems to generate the vehicle event information and/or cause other information relevant to a particular vehicle event to be transmitted in addition to the vehicle event information. By communicating with existing vehicle systems and causing these systems to transmit information related to vehicle events themselves, and generating the synchronized electronic vehicle event records remotely from a vehicle the system reduces the amount and/or cost of aftermarket equipment that must be installed in a vehicle for vehicle event monitoring.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种被配置为产生同步电子车辆事件记录的系统。 同步车辆事件记录可以包括车辆操作信息，视频信息和/或其他信息。 可以从车辆远程（例如，“在云中”）生成同步的电子车辆事件记录。 该系统被配置为与工厂安装的和/或其他（例如第三方）车辆系统进行通信以产生车辆事件信息和/或引起除了车辆事件信息之外还要发送与特定车辆事件相关的其他信息。 通过与现有的车辆系统通信并使这些系统自身传输与车辆事件有关的信息，以及从车辆远程产生同步的电子车辆事件记录，系统减少必须安装在车辆中的售后设备的数量和/或成本 用于车辆事件监控。

公开(公告)号：US09296401B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14594387

申请日：2015-01-12

Applicant: SmartDrive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Jason Palmer ,  Slaven Sljivar ,  Mark Freitas ,  Daniel A. Deninger ,  Shahriar Ravari

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B61L15/00 ,  B61L3/00

CPC classification number: B61L27/04 ,  B61K9/00 ,  B61L3/002 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L23/04 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/026 ,  B61L27/0094 ,  B61L2201/00

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system configured to detect rail vehicle events. Some or all of the system may be installed in a rail vehicle and/or be otherwise coupled with the rail vehicle. In some implementations, the system may detect rail vehicle events based on pre-determined rail vehicle event criteria sets. The system may include one or more sensors configured to generate output signals conveying information related to the rail vehicle. In some implementations, the system may detect rail vehicle events based on a comparison of the information conveyed by the output signals from the sensors and/or parameters determined based on the output signals to the pre-determined rail vehicle event criteria sets.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种被配置为检测铁路车辆事件的系统。 系统中的一些或全部可以安装在轨道车辆中和/或以其他方式与轨道车辆相连接。 在一些实施方式中，系统可以基于预定的轨道车辆事件标准集来检测轨道车辆事件。 系统可以包括一个或多个传感器，其被配置为产生传送与轨道车辆相关的信息的输出信号。 在一些实施方案中，系统可以基于由来自传感器的输出信号和/或基于输出信号确定的参数与预定轨道车辆事件标准集合所输出的信息的比较来检测轨道车辆事件。