18091906. Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Cycle simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Cycle

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Nicole Yu of Pittsburgh PA (US)

Jordan Kravitz of Pittsburgh PA (US)

Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Cycle - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18091906 titled 'Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Cycle

The patent application describes a system, method, UI, and computer program product for managing an autonomous vehicle (AV) multi-station maintenance cycle.

• Determines the specific instance of the AV multi-station maintenance cycle based on the current status of maintenance items for the AV.
• Matches the current status of maintenance items to corresponding maintenance steps to be performed.
• Generates a schedule for performing maintenance items at one or more stations within the AV maintenance facility.
• Assigns maintenance resources and dynamically modifies the schedule based on other AVs currently engaged in the maintenance cycle.
• Schedules self-navigating movement of the AV within the maintenance facility to complete the maintenance cycle.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

- Automotive industry for managing maintenance of autonomous vehicles. - Fleet management companies for optimizing maintenance schedules. - Transportation companies for efficient maintenance of AVs.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

- Streamlines the maintenance process for autonomous vehicles. - Optimizes resource allocation for maintenance tasks. - Improves overall efficiency and reduces downtime of AVs.

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

- Increased operational efficiency. - Reduced maintenance costs. - Enhanced reliability of autonomous vehicles.

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:
         1. Title: Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Optimization System

This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, fleet management companies, and transportation services to streamline and optimize the maintenance process for autonomous vehicles. It can lead to cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced reliability of AVs in various industries.

1. 1. 1. Prior Art:

Readers can explore prior patents related to autonomous vehicle maintenance systems, fleet management technologies, and scheduling algorithms in the automotive industry to understand the evolution of similar technologies.

1. 1. 1. Frequently Updated Research:

Stay updated on advancements in autonomous vehicle maintenance systems, AI-driven scheduling algorithms, and real-time resource allocation technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of managing AV maintenance cycles.

1. 1. 1. 1. Questions about Autonomous Vehicle Maintenance Optimization System:

1. How does the system determine the specific instance of the AV multi-station maintenance cycle? 2. What are the key benefits of using this technology for managing autonomous vehicle maintenance?

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed herein are system, method, UI and computer program product embodiments for managing an autonomous vehicle (AV) multi-station maintenance cycle. The system determines an AV specific instance of the AV multi-station maintenance cycle, based on an evaluation of a current status of maintenance items for the AV, and matches the current status of the maintenance items to corresponding maintenance steps to be performed to complete the AV specific instance of the AV multi-station maintenance cycle. The system generates a schedule for performing the maintenance items for the AV at one or more stations within the AV maintenance facility and assigns maintenance resources and dynamically modifies the schedule based on other AVs currently engaged in the current AV multi-station maintenance cycle. The system further schedules self-navigating movement of the AV within the AV maintenance facility to one or more stations in the AV maintenance facility to complete the maintenance cycle.