17839005. VEHICLE SENSOR MODE TRANSITIONS simplified abstract (FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC)
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VEHICLE SENSOR MODE TRANSITIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Krishna Bandi of Farmington Hills MI (US)
Swetha Shailendra of Royal Oak MI (US)
Helen E. Kourous-harrigan of Monroe MI (US)
Nancy Lewis of Ann Arbor MI (US)
VEHICLE SENSOR MODE TRANSITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17839005 titled 'VEHICLE SENSOR MODE TRANSITIONS
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
The patent application describes a system that estimates the stop time of a vehicle based on data from infrastructure elements in a specific area. It identifies a vehicle sensor that can be switched to a low power mode and transitions it to this mode when the estimated stop time exceeds a certain threshold.
Patent/Innovation Explanation
- The system determines the stop time of a vehicle in a particular area using data from infrastructure elements.
- It identifies a vehicle sensor that can be switched to a low power mode.
- The sensor is transitioned to the low power mode when the estimated stop time is longer than a specified threshold.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various scenarios, including:
- Traffic management systems to optimize the use of vehicle sensors and reduce power consumption.
- Autonomous vehicle systems to conserve energy when the vehicle is stationary.
- Fleet management systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Problems Solved
The patent application addresses the following problems:
- Inefficient use of vehicle sensors, leading to unnecessary power consumption.
- Lack of automated power management for vehicle sensors during stationary periods.
- Ineffective utilization of infrastructure data to estimate stop times.
Benefits
The technology offers several benefits, including:
- Reduced power consumption by transitioning vehicle sensors to low power mode during long stops.
- Improved efficiency and cost savings in traffic management and fleet operations.
- Enhanced accuracy in estimating stop times using infrastructure data.
Original Abstract Submitted
Upon determining that a vehicle is operating within an area, a stop time for the vehicle in the area is estimated based on operation data from an infrastructure element in the area. A vehicle sensor that is available to transition to a low power mode is identified based on the estimated stop time. Upon stopping the vehicle in the area, the available vehicle sensor is transitioned to the low power mode based on the estimated stop time being greater than a threshold.
