Waymo llc (20240351613). LEVERAGING WEATHER INFORMATION TO IMPROVE PASSENGER PICKUP AND DROP OFFS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES simplified abstract
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LEVERAGING WEATHER INFORMATION TO IMPROVE PASSENGER PICKUP AND DROP OFFS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
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Inventor(s)
Salil Pandit of Palo Alto CA (US)
Robert Chen of San Francisco CA (US)
Bruce Mai of Sacramento CA (US)
LEVERAGING WEATHER INFORMATION TO IMPROVE PASSENGER PICKUP AND DROP OFFS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351613 titled 'LEVERAGING WEATHER INFORMATION TO IMPROVE PASSENGER PICKUP AND DROP OFFS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
The abstract of the patent application discusses aspects related to providing transportation services with autonomous vehicles. It involves determining routes and costs for different destinations based on weather information, selecting destinations, and controlling the vehicle in autonomous driving mode.
- A first route to a first destination is determined with a first cost.
- Weather information for the first destination is received.
- A characteristic is determined based on the weather information.
- A second destination with the characteristic is selected.
- A second route to the second destination is determined with a second cost.
- The vehicle compares the first cost to the second cost to set the current destination.
- The vehicle controls itself in autonomous driving mode to the current destination.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous transportation services - Route optimization based on weather conditions - Cost-effective transportation solutions
Problems Solved: - Efficient route planning for autonomous vehicles - Adapting to changing weather conditions for safer travel - Cost-effective decision-making for transportation services
Benefits: - Improved safety and efficiency in transportation - Cost savings for transportation companies - Enhanced user experience for passengers
Commercial Applications: Autonomous transportation companies can utilize this technology to optimize routes, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the technology handle unexpected weather changes during the journey? 2. What measures are in place to ensure passenger safety in autonomous driving mode?
Original Abstract Submitted
aspects of the disclosure relate to providing transportation services with autonomous vehicles. for instance, a first route to a first destination may be determined. the first route may have a first cost. weather information for the first destination may be received. a characteristic is determined based on the weather information. a second destination having the characteristic may be selected. the second destination may be different from the first destination. a second route to the second destination may be determined. the second route may have a second cost. the first cost may be compared to the second cost, and the vehicle may use the comparison to set one of the first destination or the second destination as a current destination for a vehicle to cause the vehicle to control itself in an autonomous driving mode to the current destination.
