Autonomous Storage Vehicle Hailing With Gesture Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for users to hail autonomous vehicles directly when they are in sight, as well as for a convenient method to ship parcels and store goods, as existing systems often require online ordering and involve burdensome processes.
Innovation Solution
The development of vehicle hailing systems that allow users to hail vehicles using gestures, with autonomous vehicles equipped to recognize and respond to these gestures, and provide parcel shipping services by measuring and labeling parcels, while also offering autonomous storage vehicles for convenient goods management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users hail autonomous vehicles directly using gestures when the vehicle is in sight, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to gesture recognition systems
Solution Approach 1:
The autonomous vehicle system performs self-service by automatically detecting and responding to user gestures without requiring manual intervention through apps or online ordering. The vehicle's sensors and processing systems autonomously interpret hand waves and other gestures to initiate service, eliminating the need for users to manually interact with complex digital interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical interaction methods (physical buttons, switches, or manual app operations) with optical and acoustic sensing systems. Cameras, microphones, and other sensors detect gestures and convert them into digital signals that the vehicle's control system processes, substituting mechanical user input with non-contact sensing technology.
2Ease of operation
If autonomous vehicles are equipped with gesture recognition capabilities, then the ease of operation is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gesture recognition system is designed to serve multiple functions beyond simple vehicle hailing, including user identification, intent recognition, and interaction during the service process. This multi-functionality justifies the added manufacturing complexity by providing comprehensive value across different operational scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle is pre-equipped with gesture recognition sensors and processing capabilities during manufacturing, allowing it to immediately provide enhanced user interaction upon deployment. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for post-manufacturing installation of interaction systems and ensures consistent performance across the vehicle fleet.
3Loss of time
If users can hail vehicles directly without online ordering, then the loss of time is reduced, but the reliability of service dispatch may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where the vehicle's sensors monitor for gestures, the control system processes the detected signals, and the vehicle responds by initiating service or communicating availability. This real-time feedback mechanism ensures reliable service dispatch by maintaining constant awareness of user needs and vehicle status without requiring pre-ordering.
Solution Approach 2:
The autonomous vehicle continuously monitors its environment and maintains readiness to respond to gestures before service is actually requested. This preliminary monitoring state ensures that when a user gestures, the vehicle can immediately recognize and respond, reducing time loss while maintaining reliable dispatch through pre-prepared response protocols.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for hailing and using an autonomous storage vehicle. A user uses the storage vehicle to store goods purchased. The storage vehicle carries the goods and stays in a designated area nearby. The storage vehicle goes to the user only when the user calls it. The user meets with the storage vehicle in a meeting area of a parking lot to retrieve the goods.