Autonomous Vehicle Hailing and Navigation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current autonomous vehicle systems lack intuitive navigation methods for users, especially those unfamiliar with driving, and require destination information for vehicle hailing and parcel delivery, leading to inconvenience and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A system allowing users to navigate autonomous vehicles using simple intuitive commands and hail vehicles without specifying a destination, utilizing a one-tap reservation process through an app, and enabling autonomous parcel delivery to various locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a user manually enters destination information to hail a taxi or schedule a pickup, then the service company can estimate fees and dispatch an appropriate driver, but the process becomes complicated and inconvenient for users who are uncertain about where to go
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the destination information requirement from the vehicle hailing process. The system allows users to hail vehicles without specifying a destination by removing this mandatory input field, while still enabling the service company to provide estimates and dispatch based on available data or default locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by allowing the vehicle dispatch system to automatically determine or suggest destinations based on user behavior patterns, historical data, or pre-configured locations, eliminating the need for manual user input while maintaining service quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a user wants to take a detour during a trip in an autonomous vehicle, then the user can change the destination temporarily, but the user must switch back to the original destination after the detour, which is unnatural and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic navigation by allowing the destination to be temporarily modified during travel. The system dynamically adjusts the route based on user input without requiring permanent changes or complex switching operations, enabling natural detours that are easily reversible through simple commands.
Solution Approach 2:
The system prepares for potential detours by maintaining the original destination as a default or fallback option. When a user requests a detour, the system preliminarily sets up the temporary route while keeping the original destination readily accessible, allowing seamless transitions without complex switching procedures.
3Productivity
If a delivery vehicle is dispatched to deliver parcels to different places, then the delivery can be completed efficiently, but the vehicle must rely on a driver and incur high labor costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service delivery by enabling autonomous vehicles to perform parcel delivery without human drivers. The vehicle autonomously navigates to delivery locations, manages parcel handoff, and returns for additional deliveries, eliminating labor costs while maintaining or improving delivery efficiency through automated routing and execution.
4Measurement precision
If an autonomous vehicle requires destination information for hailing and navigation, then the system can provide accurate routing and service estimation, but users who are uncertain about their destination find it impossible to reserve a vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mandatory destination information requirement from the vehicle reservation system. By removing this constraint, the system allows users to hail vehicles even when uncertain about their destination, while still providing accurate routing once the user decides on a destination or the system suggests one based on available data.
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AI summary
System and method for implementing a user's command to utilize and control an autonomous vehicle. In an aspect, certain rules are arranged for navigation and operation of autonomous vehicles. In another aspect, a one-tap hailing process is configured, wherein destination info is not required. In another aspect, when a user hails a vehicle from a location not suitable for pickup, the user is informed to go to a nearby place within a time period. In another aspect, a delivery vehicle is configured.