17932310. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN SNOW simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN SNOW
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN SNOW - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN SNOW
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brendan Jenkins of Canton MI (US)
Tyler James-Ray Kaldobsky of Canton MI (US)
Daniel Sullivan of Grosse Pointe MI (US)
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN SNOW - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17932310 titled 'AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN SNOW
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system where a vehicle is operated from one location to another, detecting snow accumulation on the driving surface and identifying a safe path to travel.
- Vehicle operation from one location to another based on snow accumulation detection
- Identification of a safe driving path
- Operation of the vehicle to a third location identical or proximate to the first location
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, snow removal services, and transportation systems in snowy regions.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of navigating safely through snow-covered driving surfaces, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall transportation efficiency.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased safety on snowy roads, optimized driving routes, and improved vehicle performance in winter conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include integration into autonomous vehicle systems, snow plow services, and transportation companies operating in snowy regions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology in vehicles to navigate through snow-covered roads. Another could be the use of sensors to detect road conditions and adjust driving behavior accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between different levels of snow accumulation on the driving surface?
The patent application does not specify the technology or sensors used to detect snow accumulation and how the system determines the severity of the conditions.
What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the identified driving path in snowy conditions?
The patent application does not detail the validation process or backup systems in place to verify the safety and efficiency of the identified driving path.
Original Abstract Submitted
Upon detecting an accumulation of snow on a driving surface, a driving path from a first location to a second location is identified. A vehicle is operated from the first location to the second location and then to a third location that is identical to or proximate to the first location.
