公开(公告)号：US10319039B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US14951803

申请日：2015-11-25

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 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, operating data from sensors within or near the vehicle may be used to determine fault for a vehicle accident, such as a collision. The operating data may include information regarding use of the features at the time of the accident and may further be used to determine an allocation of 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 and/or adjust coverage levels for an insurance policy associated with the vehicle. The allocation of fault may further be used to adjust risk levels or profiles associated with the vehicle operator or with the autonomous operation features.

公开(公告)号：US10295363B1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15409143

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: G01C21/36 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G06N10/00 ,  G06N99/00 ,  G06N20/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US10134278B1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US15908060

申请日：2018-02-28

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G08G1/16

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating between autonomous vehicles are described herein. Such communication may be performed for signaling, collision avoidance, path coordination, and/or autonomous control. A computing device may receive data for the same road segment from autonomous vehicles, including (i) an indication of a location within the road segment, and (ii) an indication of a condition of the road segment. The computing device may generate, from the data for the same road segment, an overall indication of the condition of the road segment, which may include a recommendation to vehicles approaching the road segment. Additionally, the computing device may receive a request from a computing device within a vehicle approaching the road segment to display vehicle data. The overall indication for the road segment may then be displayed on a user interface of the computing device.

公开(公告)号：US09940834B1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15409115

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: G08G1/09 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G08G1/16

CPC classification number: G08G1/096725 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W40/04 ,  G08G1/161 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating between autonomous vehicles are described herein. Such communication may be performed for signaling, collision avoidance, path coordination, and/or autonomous control. A computing device may receive communications from autonomous vehicles, where the communications include data for the same road segment, including an indication of a condition of the road segment. The computing device may combine the data for the same road segment to generate an overall indication of the condition of the road segment, which may include a recommendation to vehicles approaching the road segment. Additionally, the computing device may receive a request from a mobile device within a vehicle approaching the road segment to display vehicle data. The overall indication for the road segment may then be displayed on a user interface of the mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US09852475B1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14713214

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: G06Q40/08

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  G06Q10/0635 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G07C5/085 ,  G08B21/06 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/096725 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  G08G1/096783 ,  G08G1/096791 ,  G08G1/143 ,  G08G1/147 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  G08G1/205 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating the effectiveness of autonomous operation features of autonomous vehicles using an accident risk model are provided. According to certain aspects, an accident risk model may be determined using effectiveness information regarding autonomous operation features associated with a vehicle. The effectiveness information may indicate a likelihood of an accident for the vehicle and may include test data or actual loss data. 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. The accident risk model may further include information regarding effectiveness of the features relative to location or operating conditions, as well as types and severity of accidents. The accident risk model may further be used to determine or adjust aspects of an insurance policy associated with an autonomous vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09754325B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14713266

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R2021/0027 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  G06K9/00845 ,  G06Q10/0635 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G07C5/085 ,  G08B21/06 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/096725 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  G08G1/096783 ,  G08G1/096791 ,  G08G1/143 ,  G08G1/147 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  G08G1/205 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W4/90

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, a virtual log of data regarding performance of the features in a non-test environment 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 evasive maneuvers performed by the vehicle under the control of the features. The performance data in the virtual log may be used to determine risk levels associated with vehicle operation by the autonomous operation features. The risk levels may further be used to adjust an insurance policy associated with the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20250036123A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18911637

申请日：2024-10-10

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US12174027B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US17887050

申请日：2022-08-12

Applicant: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

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

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60P3/12 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/104 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/30 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W60/00 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/223 ,  G05D1/227 ,  G05D1/228 ,  G05D1/247 ,  G05D1/249 ,  G05D1/617 ,  G05D1/646 ,  G05D1/69 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G05D1/693 ,  G05D1/695 ,  G05D1/697 ,  G06F11/36 ,  G06F16/2455 ,  G06F16/903 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/55 ,  G06F30/15 ,  G06F30/20 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/0645 ,  G06Q50/163 ,  G06Q50/26 ,  G06Q50/40 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/017 ,  G08G1/0965 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G08G1/14 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G16Y10/80 ,  G16Y30/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N7/18 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06N20/00 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing, detecting, and responding to malfunctions involving components of autonomous vehicles and/or smart homes are described herein. Autonomous operation features and related components can be assessed using direct or indirect data regarding operation. Vehicle collision and/or smart home incident monitoring, damage detection, and responses are also described, with particular focus on the particular challenges associated with incident response for unoccupied vehicles and/or smart homes. Operating data associated with the autonomous vehicle and/or smart home may be received. Within the operating, an unusual condition indicative of a likelihood of incident may be detected. Based on the unusual condition, it may be determined that the incident occurred. Accordingly, a response to the incident may be determined. The response may be implemented by the autonomous vehicle and/or smart home.

公开(公告)号：US20240410707A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18805109

申请日：2024-08-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

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

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60P3/12 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/34 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/10 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/104 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/30 ,  B60R25/31 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W60/00 ,  G01B21/00 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D1/223 ,  G05D1/227 ,  G05D1/228 ,  G05D1/247 ,  G05D1/249 ,  G05D1/617 ,  G05D1/646 ,  G05D1/69 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G05D1/693 ,  G05D1/695 ,  G05D1/697 ,  G06F11/36 ,  G06F16/2455 ,  G06F16/903 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/55 ,  G06F30/15 ,  G06F30/20 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/1093 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/0645 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/163 ,  G06Q50/26 ,  G06Q50/40 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G08B21/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B25/01 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/017 ,  G08G1/0965 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G08G1/14 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G16Y10/80 ,  G16Y30/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: Methods and systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle control, routing, and automatic feature adjustment are disclosed. Sensors associated with autonomous operation features may be utilized to search an area for missing persons, stolen vehicles, or similar persons or items of interest. Sensor data associated with the features may be automatically collected and analyzed to passively search for missing persons or vehicles without vehicle operator involvement. Search criteria may be determined by a remote server and communicated to a plurality of vehicles within a search area. In response to which, sensor data may be collected and analyzed by the vehicles. When sensor data generated by a vehicle matches the search criteria, the vehicle may communicate the information to the remote server.

公开(公告)号：US20240127362A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18540644

申请日：2023-12-14

Applicant: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

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

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/09 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F30/20 ,  G06Q10/0635 ,  G06Q20/08 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06V20/59 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08B21/06 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08G1/00 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/0967 ,  G08G1/14 ,  G08G1/16 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W4/44 ,  H04W4/90

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/09 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F30/20 ,  G06Q10/0635 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  G06V20/597 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G08B21/06 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/096725 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096758 ,  G08G1/096775 ,  G08G1/096783 ,  G08G1/096791 ,  G08G1/143 ,  G08G1/147 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  G08G1/205 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W4/44 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W4/46

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.