Distance representation and encoding

    公开(公告)号:US12033346B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-09

    申请号:US17649645

    申请日:2022-02-01

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06T7/70 G06T7/20 G06T2207/30241 G06T2207/30252

    Abstract: Techniques for generating more accurate determinations of object proximity by using vectors in data structures based on vehicle sensor data are disclosed. Vectors reflecting a distance and direction to a nearest object edge from a reference point in a data structure are used to determine a distance and direction from a point of interest in an environment to a nearest surface. In some examples, a weighted average query point response vector is determined using the determined distance vectors of cells neighboring the cell in which the point of interest is located and nearest to the same object as the query point, providing a more accurate estimate of the distance to the nearest object from the point of interest.

    OBJECT UNCERTAINTY MODELS
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220161822A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-26

    申请号:US17247048

    申请日:2020-11-25

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    Abstract: Techniques for representing sensor data and predicted behavior of various objects in an environment are described herein. For example, an autonomous vehicle can represent prediction probabilities as an uncertainty model that may be used to detect potential collisions, define a safe operational zone or drivable area, and to make operational decisions in a computationally efficient manner. The uncertainty model may represent a probability that regions within the environment are occupied using a heat map type approach in which various intensities of the heat map represent a likelihood of a corresponding physical region being occupied at a given point in time.

    Cost-based path determination
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11161502B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-02

    申请号:US16539928

    申请日:2019-08-13

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    Abstract: A vehicle computing system may implement techniques to determine an action for a vehicle to take based on a cost associated therewith. The cost may be based in part on the effect of the action on an object (e.g., another vehicle, bicyclist, pedestrian, etc.) operating in the environment. The vehicle computing system may detect the object based on sensor data and determine an object trajectory based on a predicted reaction of the object to the vehicle performing the action. The vehicle computing system may determine costs associated with safety, comfort, progress, and/or operating rules for each action the vehicle could take based on the action and/or the predicted object trajectory. In some examples, the lowest cost action may be selected for the vehicle to perform.

    CROSSWALK HANDLING FOR VEHICLES
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250050912A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-13

    申请号:US18233019

    申请日:2023-08-11

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    Abstract: Techniques and methods for crosswalk handling for vehicles. The vehicle may identify a crosswalk and an object associated with the crosswalk in the environment. The vehicle may determine a heatmap based on sensor data and map data. The vehicle may determine a factor associated with the crosswalk relative to one or more of the vehicle and/or object based on the heatmap associated with the crosswalk. The vehicle may determine a cost associated with the crosswalk based on the factor. The vehicle may determine a trajectory for the vehicle to operate in the environment based on the cost associated with the crosswalk and follow the trajectory to travel in the environment.

    Object uncertainty models to assist with drivable area determinations

    公开(公告)号:US12189387B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-07

    申请号:US17247047

    申请日:2020-11-25

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    Abstract: Techniques for representing sensor data and predicted behavior of various objects in an environment are described herein. For example, an autonomous vehicle can represent prediction probabilities as an uncertainty model that may be used to detect potential collisions, define a safe operational zone or drivable area, and to make operational decisions in a computationally efficient manner. The uncertainty model may represent a probability that regions within the environment are occupied using a heat map type approach in which various intensities of the heat map represent a likelihood of a corresponding physical region being occupied at a given point in time.

    Object uncertainty models
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11945469B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-02

    申请号:US17247048

    申请日:2020-11-25

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    Abstract: Techniques for representing sensor data and predicted behavior of various objects in an environment are described herein. For example, an autonomous vehicle can represent prediction probabilities as an uncertainty model that may be used to detect potential collisions, define a safe operational zone or drivable area, and to make operational decisions in a computationally efficient manner. The uncertainty model may represent a probability that regions within the environment are occupied using a heat map type approach in which various intensities of the heat map represent a likelihood of a corresponding physical region being occupied at a given point in time.

    DISTANCE REPRESENTATION AND ENCODING
    9.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230245336A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-03

    申请号:US17649645

    申请日:2022-02-01

    Applicant: Zoox, Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06T7/70 G06T7/20 G06T2207/30241 G06T2207/30252

    Abstract: Techniques for generating more accurate determinations of object proximity by using vectors in data structures based on vehicle sensor data are disclosed. Vectors reflecting a distance and direction to a nearest object edge from a reference point in a data structure are used to determine a distance and direction from a point of interest in an environment to a nearest surface. In some examples, a weighted average query point response vector is determined using the determined distance vectors of cells neighboring the cell in which the point of interest is located and nearest to the same object as the query point, providing a more accurate estimate of the distance to the nearest object from the point of interest.

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