TAP TO TOGGLE LOCKS

Organization Name

rivian ip holdings, llc

Inventor(s)

Aakash Mali of Daly City CA (US)

Kyle Royston Lobo of Westchester CA (US)

Alexandra Lambertson of Lake Orion MI (US)

Michael Alexander Sierra of Redwood City CA (US)

Erik Robert Glaser of San Mateo CA (US)

Andrea Marie Best of Mountain View CA (US)

TAP TO TOGGLE LOCKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240220023 titled 'TAP TO TOGGLE LOCKS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods and systems for performing vehicle actions in response to detected gesture inputs. It involves identifying the presence of a user near a vehicle, detecting a gesture input based on a sensor signal, and performing a vehicle action in response to the detected gesture input.

The presence of a user near a vehicle is identified.
A gesture input is detected based on a sensor signal.
A vehicle action is performed in response to the detected gesture input.

Key Features and Innovation

Identification of user proximity to a vehicle.
Detection of gesture inputs using sensor signals.
Execution of vehicle actions based on detected gestures.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in automotive systems, smart vehicles, and driver assistance systems.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the need for intuitive and hands-free interaction with vehicles.

Benefits

Enhanced user experience.
Improved safety through gesture-based vehicle control.

Commercial Applications

Automotive industry for smart vehicles.
Driver assistance systems for safer driving experiences.

Questions about Gesture-Based Vehicle Control

1. How does this technology improve user interaction with vehicles?

  - This technology allows for hands-free and intuitive control of vehicles through gesture inputs.

2. What are the potential safety benefits of gesture-based vehicle control?

  - Gesture-based vehicle control can enhance safety by reducing the need for manual interactions while driving.

Original Abstract Submitted

methods and systems are provided for performing vehicle actions in response to detected gesture inputs. the presence of a user proximate to a vehicle is identified and a gesture input is detected based on a sensor signal such as an accelerometer signal. in response to detecting the gesture input, a vehicle action is performed.