AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INTERACTION WITH PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

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Michael Alan Losh of Rochester Hills MI (US)

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INTERACTION WITH PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308336 titled 'AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INTERACTION WITH PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The abstract describes a system that enables interaction between an autonomous vehicle and an external interface in close proximity to the vehicle. The system includes external sensors on the vehicle to collect data about the surrounding environment, a controller with a wireless communication module for data exchange, a microphone and speaker for audible communication, and a video display for visual information.

External sensors collect data about the environment
Controller facilitates wireless data exchange with remote entities
Microphone and speaker enable audible communication
Video display shows visual information to the external interface
Controller identifies an interaction mode for the external interface

Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicle communication systems - Remote monitoring and control of autonomous vehicles - Enhanced safety features for autonomous vehicles

Problems Solved: - Facilitates seamless interaction between autonomous vehicles and external interfaces - Enables real-time communication and data exchange for improved functionality

Benefits: - Enhanced communication capabilities for autonomous vehicles - Improved safety and efficiency in autonomous vehicle operations - Potential for future advancements in autonomous vehicle technology

Commercial Applications: Title: Autonomous Vehicle Communication System for Enhanced Interaction This technology can be utilized in: - Autonomous vehicle fleets for improved coordination and communication - Transportation companies for enhanced monitoring and control of autonomous vehicles - Automotive industry for integrating advanced communication systems in autonomous vehicles

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure secure wireless data exchange between the controller and remote entities? 2. What are the potential limitations of the external sensors in collecting data about the environment?

Original Abstract Submitted

a system for facilitating interaction between an autonomous vehicle and an external interface in proximity to the autonomous vehicle including a plurality of external sensors positioned on the autonomous vehicle and adapted to collect data relative to an environment surrounding and in proximity to the autonomous vehicle, a controller having a wireless communication module, the wireless communication module adapted to facilitate wireless data exchange between the controller and remote entities, the controller adapted to receive data collected from the plurality of external sensors and identify an interaction mode for the external interface, a microphone and a speaker adapted to facilitate audible communication between the controller and the external interface, and a video display adapted to display visual information to the external interface, wherein the controller is adapted to perform an interaction with the external interface.