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Dynamic vehicle automation level availability indication system and method

a technology of availability indication and vehicle automation, applied in process and machine control, data switching networks, instruments, etc., can solve the problem that the normally available level of vehicle automation may not be available over the entire length, and the given amount of time may not be sufficien

Active Publication Date: 2017-06-15
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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The patent describes a computing device that can communicate with self-driving vehicles and provide information to the driver about the level of automation that the vehicle is currently operating. The device can transmit a message to inform the driver of the available levels of automation, or can send a primary driver control message and then inform the driver of any changes in the level of automation. This helps to make the driver aware of the vehicle's capabilities and limitations, which can improve safety and reliability.

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In addition, due to vehicle operational and / or external environmental factors, a given, normally available level of vehicle automation may not be available over the entire length of a particular ride.

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[0014]The embodiments described herein relate to a control system in an autonomous vehicle. The system is configured to continuously monitor and inform a driver of the level of automation at which the vehicle is currently operating. The system is also configured to inform the driver of all levels of automation currently available to the vehicle. The system is also configured to enable the driver to select, from the available levels of automation, a level of automation at which to operate the vehicle. The selected level of automation may be different from the level at which the vehicle currently operates. The system is also configured to notify the driver of any changes to the current automation level at which the vehicle is operating, and of any changes to the automation levels available to the vehicle.

[0015]As will be appreciated by one skilled in the pertinent the art upon reading the following disclosure, various aspects described herein may be embodied as a method, a computer sy...

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Abstract

A computing device configured for communication with at least one autonomously controllable vehicle system or component. The computing device includes one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to transmit a message configured to inform a vehicle user of all currently available levels of vehicle automation.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure relates to autonomous control of vehicles, and, more particularly, to a system and method of tracking a current vehicle automation level and available alternative levels, and of enabling selection of one of the available alternative levels.BACKGROUND[0002]Vehicles may be configured for various levels of autonomous operation. In addition, due to vehicle operational and / or external environmental factors, a given, normally available level of vehicle automation may not be available over the entire length of a particular ride. From the driver's perspective, it is desirable to know both the level of automation at which the automated vehicle is currently operating and all available alternative levels of automation. To promote safe vehicle control and increased ride quality, it is also desirable to be able to quickly and easily select an alternative level of automation from a list of available levels.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]In one aspect of ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H04M1/725G05D1/00H04B1/3822
CPCH04M1/72527H04L2012/40273G05D1/0088H04B1/3822B60W50/082B60W50/14B60W2540/215B60W2556/45H04M1/724098B60W50/00
Inventor KAMATA, NOBUHIDE
Owner TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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