Dynamic Insurance Data Generation for Autonomous Vehicle Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current insurance policies for non-autonomous vehicles do not adequately cover autonomous vehicles due to potential system failures, necessitating a method to generate data representative of insurance coverage based on autonomous vehicle reliability and real-time operation data.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that acquire autonomous vehicle reliability data and real-time operation data from various sources and sensors to generate insurance data, which can be used to create personalized insurance policies for autonomous vehicles, considering factors like mode of operation, system status, and component reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional insurance policies for non-autonomous vehicles are used, then coverage is provided for conventional vehicle operations, but the policies do not adequately cover autonomous vehicle system failures and operational risks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsurance coverage adequacyVSAvoidpolicy adaptability to autonomous operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The insurance policy transitions from a static coverage model to a dynamic one that continuously adapts based on real-time autonomous vehicle operation data, system reliability metrics, and actual usage patterns. The policy parameters are updated dynamically to reflect current vehicle status and risk levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The insurance coverage parameters are changed based on measured autonomous vehicle reliability data and operational metrics. Coverage terms, premiums, and conditions are adjusted according to quantified system performance parameters rather than fixed traditional vehicle characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If insurance data is generated based on autonomous vehicle reliability and real-time operation data, then accurate and personalized insurance coverage is achieved, but data acquisition and processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsurance assessment accuracyVSAvoiddata acquisition system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The data acquisition system is designed to collect multi-functional data that serves both autonomous vehicle operation and insurance assessment purposes. Sensors and data collection mechanisms gather information about vehicle status, environment, and operation that is simultaneously used for navigation and insurance data generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

An intermediary data processing layer is introduced that aggregates raw sensor data and operational information into standardized insurance-relevant metrics. This intermediary system translates complex multi-source data into structured reliability and operation data suitable for insurance assessment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If real-time monitoring and data collection systems are implemented, then continuous insurance policy updates and risk identification are enabled, but energy consumption and computational resources increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsurance policy update frequencyVSAvoiddata processing energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of continuous real-time processing, the system implements periodic data collection and policy update cycles. Insurance data is generated and policies are updated at predetermined intervals or based on accumulated data thresholds, reducing continuous computational burden while maintaining responsiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system processes only the essential subset of collected data that is most relevant to insurance assessment, rather than analyzing all available sensor data. Priority is given to critical reliability and operation parameters that have the greatest impact on insurance coverage decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS10380693B2Systems and methods for generating data that is representative of an insurance policy for an autonomous vehicle
Publication Date: 2019.08.13 STATE FARM MUTAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
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AI summary

Systems and methods for generating data representative of insurance coverage for autonomous vehicles are provided. In particular, systems and methods for generating data representative of insurance coverage for autonomous vehicles based on data representative of autonomous vehicle reliability are provided. The data representative of autonomous vehicle reliability may include data representative of the autonomous vehicle original equipment manufacturer test results, autonomous vehicle system manufacturer test results, autonomous vehicle system component manufacturer test results, insurance company autonomous vehicle, systems and/or component test results, and/or third party test results of the autonomous vehicle, systems and/or components.