System and method of green temperature optimization in a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11235640B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-01

    申请号:US16938415

    申请日:2020-07-24

    IPC分类号: B60H1/00

    摘要: A system and method of temperature optimization in a passenger vehicle when transporting perishable items, includes a passenger vehicle having predetermined storage compartments, an in-vehicle computer network connected to a plurality of sensors; and a display device in communication with the in-vehicle computer network. The display device obtains information about perishable items. The display device is configured to estimate time that the perishable items may be maintained in the vehicle. The conditions for perishable items may be optimized by determining parking locations and movement of the vehicle between parking locations in order to minimize temperature fluctuations in the vehicle. The display device is configured to update the user on the status of the perishable items and changed parking locations.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING VEHICLE OCCUPANT COMMUNICATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210240972A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-05

    申请号:US16777010

    申请日:2020-01-30

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 G06K9/62

    摘要: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to addressing occluding potential miscommunication from an occupant of an autonomously operated vehicle. A method of occluding communication from an occupant of an autonomously operated vehicle includes generating sensor data indicating one or more aspects of an environment around the vehicle, analyzing the sensor data to identify a presence of an individual outside of the vehicle determining a position of the individual relative to an occupant inside the vehicle, and occluding at least a portion of at least one window between the individual and the occupant.

    Systems and methods for improving lane centering performance

    公开(公告)号:US11260907B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-01

    申请号:US16261697

    申请日:2019-01-30

    IPC分类号: B62D15/02

    摘要: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving lane centering performance of an operator of a vehicle after transitioning from an automated mode of operation to a manual mode of operation. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to detecting a transition to the manual mode of operation, modifying a sensitivity level of a lane positioning system from a first value to a second value to induce finer path following by the operator. The method includes controlling the lane positioning system according to the sensitivity level. The method also includes resetting the sensitivity level to the first value upon determining that a deviation score satisfies a stability threshold. The deviation score characterizes deviations of the vehicle from a centerline resulting from operator control inputs.

    MULTI-STAGE EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION OF VEHICLE MOTION AND EXTERNAL LIGHTING

    公开(公告)号:US20210380137A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-09

    申请号:US16894111

    申请日:2020-06-05

    摘要: A method, system and non-transitory computer readable medium for multi-stage communication between an autonomous vehicle and a road user. The autonomous vehicle uses vehicle external cameras, a LiDAR sensors and radar sensors to image the surrounding environment. Image processing circuitry is used to develop a view of the surrounding environment from the sensed images and the view is combined with stored map data. Road users, which may include pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists and non-autonomous vehicles are identified on the view and it is determined whether the movement of the road user will intersect the trajectory of the autonomous vehicle. The autonomous vehicle performs a vehicle behavior modification as a first stage signal to alert the road user of its intent. If the road user does not react to the first stage signal, the autonomous vehicle activates additional external lighting as a second stage signal to alert the road user.

    Systems and methods for occluding vehicle occupant communication

    公开(公告)号:US11151366B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-19

    申请号:US16777010

    申请日:2020-01-30

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 G06K9/62

    摘要: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to addressing occluding potential miscommunication from an occupant of an autonomously operated vehicle. A method of occluding communication from an occupant of an autonomously operated vehicle includes generating sensor data indicating one or more aspects of an environment around the vehicle, analyzing the sensor data to identify a presence of an individual outside of the vehicle determining a position of the individual relative to an occupant inside the vehicle, and occluding at least a portion of at least one window between the individual and the occupant.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION CONSISTENCY

    公开(公告)号:US20210229703A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-29

    申请号:US16774205

    申请日:2020-01-28

    摘要: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to addressing inconsistencies between a trajectory plan and a communication from an occupant of an autonomously operated vehicle. A method of resolving inconsistent communication includes obtaining a trajectory plan for the vehicle, detecting, using one or more internal sensors, body language of the occupant the vehicle, analyzing sensor data from the one or more internal sensors to determine a verbal or non-verbal communication indication by the occupant, and detecting an inconsistency between the verbal or non-verbal communication indication and the trajectory plan and: 1) modifying the trajectory plan to form a modified trajectory plan aligned with the verbal or non-verbal communication indication, or 2) transmitting a notification to the occupant prompting the occupant to adjust the verbal or non-verbal communication indication.

    Vehicle automation-connected pedestrian risk assessment device

    公开(公告)号:US11462113B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US17081169

    申请日:2020-10-27

    摘要: Systems and methods for alerting a pedestrian of the density of automated vehicles to non-automated vehicles in an area by broadcasting a visual signal representing a group mode status of automated vehicles travelling towards or within a roadway intersection. The group mode status may be broadcast as a percentage of automated vehicles to total vehicles or can be broadcast as a ratio of automated vehicles to non-automated vehicles on an external mode indicator of a subject automated vehicle. The visual signal may be broadcast as a pattern of lighting, a change in light intensity, a change in colors or a change in text. The group mode status may also be broadcast to a pedestrian equipped with a wireless device via vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. The group status may also be broadcast to and displayed on infrastructure component, such as a street light, display post, crosswalk sign, or building display configured to receive signals.