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 mentions determining routes and costs for different destinations based on weather information, selecting destinations based on certain characteristics, and comparing costs to set a current destination for a vehicle to control itself in autonomous driving mode.
- The patent application focuses on providing transportation services using autonomous vehicles.
- It involves determining routes and costs for different destinations based on weather information.
- Destinations are selected based on specific characteristics identified from the weather information.
- Costs of different routes are compared to set a current destination for the vehicle in autonomous driving mode.
- The technology aims to optimize transportation efficiency and decision-making for autonomous vehicles.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous ride-sharing services - Delivery services using autonomous vehicles - Public transportation systems with autonomous buses or shuttles
Problems Solved: - Efficient route planning based on weather conditions - Cost-effective transportation services - Improved decision-making for autonomous vehicles
Benefits: - Reduced transportation costs - Enhanced safety and reliability - Increased efficiency in route planning
Commercial Applications: Title: "Optimized Transportation Services with Autonomous Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by transportation companies, logistics firms, and public transportation authorities to enhance their services and improve overall efficiency. The market implications include increased adoption of autonomous vehicles in various transportation sectors.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the technology handle unexpected weather changes during a journey? - The technology continuously monitors weather conditions and can dynamically adjust routes based on real-time information. 2. What measures are in place to ensure passenger safety in autonomous vehicles? - Autonomous vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors and systems to ensure safe operation and can react to potential hazards in real-time.
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.
