公开(公告)号：US11126184B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US16419378

申请日：2019-05-22

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/14

Abstract: Methods and systems autonomously parking and retrieving vehicles are disclosed. Available parking spaces or parking facilities may be identified, and the vehicle may be navigated to an available space from a drop-off location without passengers. Special-purpose sensors, GPS data, or wireless signal triangulation may be used to identify vehicles and available parking spots. Upon a user request or a prediction of upcoming user demand, the vehicle may be retrieved autonomously from a parking space. Other vehicles may be autonomously moved to facilitate parking or retrieval.

公开(公告)号：US11119477B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US15409243

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60Q1/50

Abstract: Methods and systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle control relating to anomalies are disclosed. Anomalous conditions with a vehicle operating environment, such as ice patches or flooded roads, may be identified and categorized using autonomous vehicle operating data, and corrective actions to mitigate the impact of such anomalies may be taken. Corrective actions may include maneuvering the vehicle in the area of the anomaly or rerouting the vehicle around the area of the anomaly. A vehicle encountering an anomaly may further communicate an alert to warn other nearby vehicles, including non-autonomous vehicles. Such communication may be limited to anomalies of certain types or severity, and duplicative communications may be suppressed. Vehicles receiving such alerts may take corrective actions or present information regarding the anomaly for operator response.

公开(公告)号：US11062414B1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US15409198

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G06Q50/30 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B21/02 ,  H04L29/08 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/104 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60R25/30 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/02

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying autonomous vehicle users are described herein. An autonomous vehicle may receive a request to transport a first user to a first destination location. While travelling along a route to the first destination location, the autonomous vehicle may receive a request to pick up a second user at a second starting location and transport the second user to a second destination location. The autonomous vehicle may travel to the second starting location when the second user is within the threshold distance of the autonomous vehicle. Upon arriving at the second starting location, the autonomous vehicle may detect whether a person approaching the vehicle is the second user by detecting a biometric identifier for the person. As a result, the second user may be allowed to enter the autonomous vehicle and/or the autonomous vehicle may begin travelling to the second destination location.

公开(公告)号：US11062396B1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16017317

申请日：2018-06-25

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G06Q40/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating the effectiveness of autonomous operation features of autonomous vehicles are provided. According to certain aspects, information regarding autonomous operation features associated with a vehicle may be determined and used to determine a likelihood of an accident for the vehicle. Determining the likelihood of an accident may include determining risk factors for the features related to the ability of the features to make control decisions that successfully avoid accidents. This may include reference to test data or actual loss data associated with the features, as well as usage data regarding expected use of the features during vehicle operation. Effectiveness of the features may be evaluated relative to location or operating conditions, as well as types and severity of accidents. The determined effectiveness of the features of a vehicle may further be used to determine or adjust aspects of an insurance policy associated with the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20210116256A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：US17082393

申请日：2020-10-28

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W30/18 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G08G1/14 ,  B60L53/36 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G08B25/01 ,  H04L12/28 ,  G06F16/2455 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/25 ,  G06F21/32 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G08G1/017 ,  B60P3/12 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  B60L58/12 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  B60R16/023 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G1/0965 ,  G08G1/00 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W40/04

Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing, detecting, and responding to malfunctions involving components of autonomous vehicle and/or smart homes are described herein. Autonomous operation features and related components can be assessed using direct or indirect data regarding operation. Such assessment may be performed to determine the condition of components for salvage following a collision or other loss-event. To this end, the information regarding a plurality of components may be received. A component of the plurality of components may be identified for assessment. Assessment may including causing test signals to be sent to the identified component. In response to the test signal, one or more responses may be received. The received response may be compared to an expected response to determine whether the identified component is salvageable.

公开(公告)号：US20210049705A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-18

申请号：US17088806

申请日：2020-11-04

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G06Q40/08

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining risk associated with operation of autonomous vehicles using autonomous communication are provided. According to certain aspects, autonomous operation features associated with a vehicle may be determined, including features associated with autonomous communication between vehicles or with infrastructure. This information may be used to determine risk levels for a plurality of features, which may be based upon test data regarding the features or actual loss data. Expected use levels and autonomous communication levels may further be determined and used with the risk levels to determine a total risk level associated with operation of the vehicle. The autonomous communication levels may indicate the types of communications, the levels of communication with other vehicles or infrastructure, or the frequency of autonomous communication. The total risk level may be used to determine or adjust aspects of an insurance policy associated with the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10829063B1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16033950

申请日：2018-07-12

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: B60R16/023 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing, detecting, and responding to malfunctions involving components of autonomous vehicle and/or smart homes are described herein. Autonomous operation features and related components can be assessed using direct or indirect data regarding operation. Such assessment may be performed to determine the condition of components for salvage following a collision or other loss-event. To this end, the information regarding a plurality of components may be received. A component of the plurality of components may be identified for assessment. Assessment may including causing test signals to be sent to the identified component. In response to the test signal, one or more responses may be received. The received response may be compared to an expected response to determine whether the identified component is salvageable.

公开(公告)号：US10828999B1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16043783

申请日：2018-07-24

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: B60L9/00 ,  B60L53/36 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G01C21/34 ,  B60L58/12

Abstract: Methods and systems for autonomous vehicle recharging or refueling are disclosed. Autonomous electric vehicles may be automatically recharged by routing the vehicles to available charging stations when not in operation, according to methods described herein. A charge level of the battery of an autonomous electric vehicle may be monitored until it reaches a recharging threshold, at which point an on-board computer may generate a predicted use profile for the vehicle. Based upon the predicted use profile, a time and location for the vehicle to recharge may be determined. In some embodiments, the vehicle may be controlled to automatically travel to a charging station, recharge the battery, and return to its starting location in order to recharge when not in use.

公开(公告)号：US10719886B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US16407238

申请日：2019-05-09

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60W50/02

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining fault for an accident involving a vehicle having one or more autonomous and/or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, performance data indicative of the performance of the features may be used to determine fault for a vehicle accident, such as a collision, by allocating fault for the accident between a vehicle operator, the autonomous operation features, or a third party. The allocation of fault may be used to determine an adjustment to an insurance policy and/or adjust coverage levels for an insurance policy. The allocation of fault may further be used to adjust risk levels or profiles associated with the autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features, which may be applied to other vehicles having the same or similar features.

公开(公告)号：US10599155B1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-24

申请号：US15421521

申请日：2017-02-01

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

Inventor： Blake Konrardy ,  Scott T. Christensen ,  Gregory Hayward ,  Scott Farris

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/18 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06N20/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use and determining risks associated with operation of a vehicle having one or more autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, operating data may be recorded during operation of the vehicle. This may include information regarding the vehicle, the vehicle environment, use of the autonomous operation features, and/or control decisions made by the features. The control decisions may include actions the feature would have taken to control the vehicle, but which were not taken because a vehicle operator was controlling the relevant aspect of vehicle operation at the time. The operating data may be recorded in a log, which may then be used to determine risk levels associated with vehicle operation based upon risk levels associated with the autonomous operation features. The risk levels may further be used to adjust an insurance policy associated with the vehicle.