System, method, and apparatus to mitigate and or prevent autonomous vehicle misuse through the use of security enabled sensors

a technology of security enabled sensors and autonomous vehicles, applied in the field of data processing systems, can solve the problems of large misuse potential, accidental misuse, and subsequent misuse, and achieve the effect of preventing autonomous vehicle misuse, effective and secur
US20210086725A1Inactive Publication Date: 2021-03-25MCLNTOSH GORDON DAVID
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MCLNTOSH GORDON DAVID
Publication Date
2021-03-25
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Methods and systems for implementing autonomous vehicle security features. The present invention details an effective and secure methodology to implement the external management and control of autonomous vehicles by authorized personnel, usually law enforcement, through the use of intelligent sensors that can override an autonomous vehicle controller's functionality as necessary.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 244,092, filed Aug. 1, 2019 which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 710,221, filed Feb. 14, 2018, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 762,453, filed May 7, 2018, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present invention relates generally to an improved data processing system and in particular to a method and apparatus for implementing security features using Autonomous Vehicle (AV) sensors. Still more particularly, the present invention provides for dedicated or integrated sensors that allow override of vehicle functions by authorized personnel, specifically allowing the shutdown and / or management of an AV by external means.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The field of autonomous vehicle control is currently emerging as a promising technology that can reduce costs, redu...

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