Remote Control Communication for Autonomous Vehicles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to effectively resolve complex situations between automatically driving vehicles and other road users, particularly when external remote control is required due to system limitations or complex interactions involving multiple vehicles and pedestrians.
Innovation Solution
A method for communicating between an operating point, which remotely controls an automatically driving vehicle, and other road users, involving identification, setup of a communication connection, and exchange of information such as sensor data and planned trajectories to facilitate coordination and resolve deadlocks or complex traffic situations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an automatically driving vehicle relies solely on its own sensor system and decision-making algorithms, then the vehicle maintains operational independence, but it cannot resolve complex traffic situations that exceed its system limits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote driver as an intermediary who communicates directly with other road users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists) to resolve complex traffic situations. The remote driver acts as a mediator between the automatically driving vehicle and other traffic participants, enabling coordination that exceeds the vehicle's own decision-making capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If a remote driver is introduced to control the automatically driving vehicle in complex situations, then coordination with other road users improves, but communication barriers and language differences may hinder effective interaction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces direct human-to-human communication with an electronic communication system that transmits sensor data, trajectory information, and situation details between the automatically driving vehicle, remote driver, and other road users. This substitution eliminates language barriers and ensures accurate information transfer.
3Measurement precision
If the automatically driving vehicle collects and processes extensive sensor data and identification information, then the ability to identify and communicate with other road users improves, but the data processing burden and communication setup time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary identification of other road users using sensor data (camera, laser scanner, radar) before initiating communication. The system pre-processes identification information such as license plate recognition and vehicle type classification, so that when communication is needed, the relevant road users are already identified and ready for contact.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the system establishes direct communication connections with multiple other road users simultaneously, then coordination in complex traffic situations improves, but the communication infrastructure complexity and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple communication channels and information streams into a unified communication framework. The remote driver communicates with multiple road users (other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists) through a single coordinated system that manages all interactions, rather than requiring separate independent communication systems for each participant.
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AI summary
A method for communicating between an operating point, which externally controls an automatically driving vehicle, and a further road user. The method includes identifying the further road user and setting up a communication connection between the operating point and the further road user.