Autonomous Driving Preference Transfer Across Different Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Autonomous vehicle operators face challenges when transitioning between vehicles with different autonomous settings and capabilities, leading to potential safety issues due to confusion over which controls require manual operation.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that automatically transfers autonomous driving preferences between vehicles by obtaining the operator's preferred control settings and modifying the new vehicle's controls accordingly, while also notifying the operator of any differences in capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If autonomous vehicle controls are operated with different settings in different vehicles, then each vehicle can be optimized for its specific capabilities, but operators experience confusion and safety issues when transitioning between vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically transferring and applying the operator's preferred autonomous driving settings to the new vehicle before the operator needs to use them. The system detects operator identity, retrieves stored preferences, and configures the vehicle controls in advance, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration and ensuring safety-critical settings are correct before operation begins.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses copying by creating a digital replica of the operator's autonomous driving preferences from their usual vehicle and applying this copy to the new vehicle. The preference data structure including autonomous/semi-autonomous/manual control settings is copied and transferred, allowing the operator to experience consistent control behavior across different vehicle platforms.
2Ease of operation
If operators manually adjust vehicle controls when switching between vehicles, then they can adapt to the new vehicle's capabilities, but this increases distraction and reduces safety
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically performing the control adaptation task without requiring operator intervention. The system autonomously detects the operator's identity, retrieves their preferences, and configures the vehicle controls automatically, freeing the operator from the distracting manual adjustment process and eliminating the safety risk of distracted driving during configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs the control configuration action preliminarily and automatically before the operator begins driving. By completing the adaptation process in advance through automatic preference transfer, the system eliminates the need for operators to manually adjust controls while focused on the road, thereby removing the distraction hazard.
3Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle autonomous capabilities vary between models, then manufacturers can optimize for specific vehicle features, but operators face inconsistency and learning curves
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates adjustment time by performing preliminary configuration automatically. Upon detecting the operator and their preferred vehicle, the system proactively transfers and applies the operator's autonomous driving preferences to the new vehicle before operation begins, reducing the adjustment period from potentially minutes or hours to seconds or less.
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves universality by creating a platform-independent preference transfer mechanism that works across different vehicle makes, models, and autonomous capability levels. The standardized preference data structure and transfer protocol enable consistent operator experience regardless of the specific vehicle platform, making the system universally applicable across the vehicle fleet.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for transferring autonomous driving preferences between vehicles are provided. For example, a vehicle operator may borrow a friend's or spouse's vehicle, or may rent a vehicle, and may wish to transfer his or her autonomous driving preferences to the vehicle he or she is currently operating. An autonomous driving preference associated with an operator of a first vehicle is obtained. The autonomous driving preference includes vehicle controls that the operator prefers to be operated autonomously, semi-autonomously, and/or manually. When the operator of the first vehicle is to operate a second vehicle or is currently operating a second vehicle, an indication of the autonomous driving preference associated with the operator is transmitted to the second vehicle, and the vehicle controls associated with the second vehicle are modified based on the autonomous driving preference associated with the operator.