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Shape-shifting control surface for an autonomous vehicle

A technology for autonomous vehicles and controllers, applied in the direction of vehicle components, instrument layout, and accessories on the dashboard, etc., which can solve problems such as less optimal distances and discomfort

Pending Publication Date: 2020-09-01
HARMAN INT IND INC
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This can be psychologically uncomfortable for experienced drivers because the distance between two vehicles with a large speed difference is less than optimal during an overtaking event

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[0019] Haptic feedback using touch for communication purposes is a well known method for providing input to a user. Generally, output to the user employing tactile feedback relies on touch sensors in the user's skin to be recognized. For example, wearable computing devices and other smart devices often use haptic feedback (such as vibrations, simulated taps on the skin, etc.) to alert or otherwise communicate with users. In contrast, embodiments described herein include output from the ego vehicle to the occupant of the ego vehicle via the user's proprioceptive sensations. Proprioception, also known as kinesthesia, is a person's ability to sense their own movement and body position in space. Proprioception is facilitated by proprioceptors, mechanosensory neurons located in muscles, tendons and joints that are activated during movement and weight bearing of the limb and body. Via proprioceptive input, a person is aware of the movement of a body part and / or pressure on a body ...

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A system for interactions with an autonomous vehicle includes a proprioceptive device; and a controller. The controller is configured to: detect a first condition external to the autonomous vehicle; generate a first proprioceptive output in response to the first condition, the first proprioceptive output changing a shape of the proprioceptive device; receive a first input force from the proprioceptive device; determine a first user input based on the first input force; and, based on the first user input, cause the autonomous vehicle to perform a navigation action.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to autonomous vehicles, and more particularly, to a shape-transforming control surface for an autonomous vehicle. Background technique [0002] To make travel safer and easier, autonomous vehicles that can sense their surroundings and move with little or no human input are being developed. As a result, autonomous vehicles are likely to become more and more common. For example, self-driving car fleets may soon be used as self-driving ride-hailing services, and self-driving trucks could be implemented for long-distance and other delivery services. [0003] For level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles, and for level 3 autonomous vehicles using autopilot, the occupants do not need to physically control the vehicle and all occupants can be passengers. Such autonomous vehicles are able to detect what is around the vehicle and autonomously position the vehicle on the road according to driving rules and laws. ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B60W50/00B60W60/00B60K35/10
CPCB60W50/00B60K35/10B60K35/22B60K2360/128B60K2360/139B60K35/25B60K35/28B60K2360/167B60K2360/175B60K2360/48B60W60/001B60W30/18B60W50/16
Inventor J.沃贝克S.克拉茨A.布兰格N.曼索里安J.斯维尔斯S.马蒂
Owner HARMAN INT IND INC