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公开(公告)号：US10482226B1
公开(公告)日：2019-11-19
申请号：US15409148
申请日：2017-01-18
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
IPC: G06F21/00 , G06F21/32 , G05D1/00 , B60R25/25 , B60R25/04 , B60R25/102 , B60R25/10 , G06F16/2455
Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying autonomous vehicle users are described herein. An autonomous vehicle may receive a request to pick up a user at a starting location and transport the user to a destination location. Accordingly, the autonomous vehicle may travel to the starting location. Upon arriving at the starting location, the autonomous vehicle may detect whether a person approaching the vehicle is the user by detecting a biometric identifier for the person. The biometric identifier may then be compared to a biometric fingerprint for the user, and if there is a match, the autonomous vehicle may determine that the person is the user. As a result, the user may be allowed to enter the autonomous vehicle and/or the autonomous vehicle may begin travelling to the destination location. Otherwise, the person may be denied entry to the autonomous vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US10386192B1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-20
申请号：US15409146
申请日：2017-01-18
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
Abstract: Methods and systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle routing are disclosed. Roadway suitability for autonomous operation is scored to facilitate use in route determination. Maps of roadways suitable for various levels of autonomous operation may be generated. Such map data may be used by autonomous vehicles or other computer devices in determining routes based upon criteria for vehicle trips. Such routes may be automatically updated based upon changes in road conditions, vehicle conditions, operator conditions, or environmental conditions. Emergency routing using such map data is described, such as automatic routing and travel when a passenger is experiencing a medical emergency.
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公开(公告)号：US10373259B1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-06
申请号：US14951774
申请日：2015-11-25
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining risk associated with operation of fully autonomous vehicles are provided. According to certain aspects, autonomous operation features associated with a vehicle may be determined, including types and version of sensors, control systems, and software. This information may be used to determine a risk profile reflecting risk levels for a plurality of features, which may be based upon test data regarding the features or actual loss data. Expected use levels may further be determined and used with the risk profile to determine a total risk level associated with operation of the vehicle by the autonomous operation features. The expected use levels may indicate expected vehicle use, as well as traffic, weather, or other conditions in which the vehicle is likely to operate. The total risk level may be used to determine or adjust aspects of an insurance policy associated with the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US10249109B1
公开(公告)日：2019-04-02
申请号：US15409215
申请日：2017-01-18
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing, detecting, and responding to malfunctions involving components of autonomous vehicles and/or smart homes are described herein. Malfunctions may be detected by receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors. One of these sensors may be selected for assessment. An electronic device may obtain from the selected sensor a set of signals. When the set of signals includes signals that are outside of a determined range of signals associated with proper functioning for the selected sensor, it may be determined that the selected sensor is malfunctioning. In response, an action may be performed to resolve the malfunction and/or mitigate consequences of the malfunction.
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公开(公告)号：US10156848B1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-18
申请号：US15409149
申请日：2017-01-18
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
Abstract: Methods and systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle routing are disclosed. Roadway suitability for autonomous operation is scored to facilitate use in route determination. Maps of roadways suitable for various levels of autonomous operation may be generated. Such map data may be used by autonomous vehicles or other computer devices in determining routes based upon criteria for vehicle trips. Such routes may be automatically updated based upon changes in road conditions, vehicle conditions, operator conditions, or environmental conditions. Emergency routing using such map data is described, such as automatic routing and travel when a passenger is experiencing a medical emergency.
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公开(公告)号：US10089693B1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-02
申请号：US14713271
申请日：2015-05-15
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
IPC: G06Q40/08
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining risk associated with operation of fully autonomous vehicles are provided. According to certain aspects, autonomous operation features associated with a vehicle may be determined, including types and version of sensors, control systems, and software. This information may be used to determine a risk profile reflecting risk levels for a plurality of features, which may be based upon test data regarding the features or actual loss data. Expected use levels may further be determined and used with the risk profile to determine a total risk level associated with operation of the vehicle by the autonomous operation features. The expected use levels may indicate expected vehicle use, as well as traffic, weather, or other conditions in which the vehicle is likely to operate. The total risk level may be used to determine or adjust aspects of an insurance policy associated with the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US10086782B1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-02
申请号：US15409340
申请日：2017-01-18
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
IPC: B60R16/023 , G05D1/00 , G06Q40/08 , G07C5/00 , G07C5/08
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.
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公开(公告)号：US10065517B1
公开(公告)日：2018-09-04
申请号：US15409220
申请日：2017-01-18
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
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.
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公开(公告)号：US10026130B1
公开(公告)日：2018-07-17
申请号：US14713184
申请日：2015-05-15
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
IPC: G06Q40/08
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining collision risk associated with operation of partially autonomous vehicles are provided. According to certain aspects, autonomous operation features associated with a vehicle may be determined, including types and version of sensors, control systems, and software. This information may be used to determine collision risk levels associated with the features, which may be based upon test data regarding the features or actual collisions. Additional collision risk levels associated with operation by a vehicle operator may also be determined. Expected use levels may further be determined and used with the collision risk levels to determine a total collision risk level associated with operation of the vehicle. The expected use levels may include feature use levels set by the operator under various environmental conditions.
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公开(公告)号：US09972054B1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-15
申请号：US14951798
申请日：2015-11-25
Inventor： Blake Konrardy , Scott T. Christensen , Gregory Hayward , Scott Farris
CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 , G05D1/0088 , G07C5/08
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.
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