HERE GLOBAL B.V. (20240375678). METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING SPEED PROFILES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES IN SAFETY RISK SITUATIONS FOR A ROAD SEGMENT simplified abstract
METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING SPEED PROFILES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES IN SAFETY RISK SITUATIONS FOR A ROAD SEGMENT
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Jingwei Xu of Buffalo Grove IL (US)
Bruce Bernhardt of Wauconda IL (US)
Weimin Huang of Summit NJ (US)
METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING SPEED PROFILES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES IN SAFETY RISK SITUATIONS FOR A ROAD SEGMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240375678 titled 'METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GENERATING SPEED PROFILES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES IN SAFETY RISK SITUATIONS FOR A ROAD SEGMENT
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a method, apparatus, and computer program product for generating speed profiles for autonomous vehicles in safety risk situations on a road segment. It involves identifying a road segment with a safety risk profile based on road condition data, obtaining probe data from vehicles traveling on that segment, generating a speed profile for autonomous vehicles based on the probe data, and providing this information to the vehicles for navigation.
- Road segment with safety risk profile identified based on road condition data
- Probe data obtained from vehicles traveling on the identified road segment
- Speed profile generated for autonomous vehicles based on the probe data
- Information provided to autonomous vehicles for navigation along the road segment
Key Features and Innovation: - Identification of road segments with safety risk profiles - Utilization of probe data from vehicles for generating speed profiles - Navigation assistance for autonomous vehicles in safety risk situations
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicle navigation systems, traffic management systems, and road safety enhancement initiatives.
Problems Solved: - Enhancing safety for autonomous vehicles in risky road segments - Providing real-time speed profiles for efficient navigation - Improving overall road safety measures
Benefits: - Increased safety for autonomous vehicles - Enhanced navigation efficiency - Real-time data utilization for better decision-making
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include autonomous vehicle technology companies, transportation authorities, and road infrastructure developers looking to improve safety and efficiency on roadways.
Prior Art: Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching existing patents in the field of autonomous vehicle navigation systems and road safety technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, road safety systems, and data analytics in transportation for insights into potential improvements and innovations in this field.
Questions about Autonomous Vehicle Speed Profiles: 1. How does this technology improve safety for autonomous vehicles in risky road segments? 2. What are the key factors considered in generating speed profiles for autonomous vehicles in safety risk situations?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for generating speed profiles for autonomous vehicles in safety risk situations for a road segment. in this regard, a road segment associated with a safety risk profile is identified based at least in part on road condition data related to the road segment. furthermore, probe data is obtained from one or more probe apparatuses traveling along the road segment associated with the safety risk profile. based at least in part on the probe data, a speed profile for modeling velocity of autonomous vehicles along the road segment is generated. additionally, an indication of the speed profile is provided to one or more autonomous vehicles to facilitate navigation of the one or more autonomous vehicles along the road segment.
