18094862. SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING DISSIPATION BOUNDARIES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES simplified abstract (GM Cruise Holdings LLC)
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SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING DISSIPATION BOUNDARIES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
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Akshay Rangesh of Mountain View CA (US)
Chingiz Tairbekov of San Francisco CA (US)
Wudao Ling of San Francisco CA (US)
SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING DISSIPATION BOUNDARIES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18094862 titled 'SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING DISSIPATION BOUNDARIES FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
The patent application describes systems and techniques for determining the boundary of an autonomous vehicle (AV) at which an occluded object becomes visible.
- The method involves generating sets of data representing the driving environment, the occluded scene element, and the occluding object based on sensor data collected by the AV.
- By analyzing the data and the trajectory of the AV, a dissipation boundary is determined, indicating where the AV is predicted to perceive the occluded scene element.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous driving systems - Collision avoidance technology - Enhanced object detection in challenging environments
Problems Solved: - Improving safety in autonomous vehicles by detecting occluded objects - Enhancing situational awareness for AVs in complex driving scenarios
Benefits: - Increased safety for passengers and pedestrians - Improved efficiency and accuracy of AV navigation - Enhanced overall performance of autonomous driving systems
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Object Detection System for Autonomous Vehicles" This technology could be utilized by companies developing autonomous vehicles, transportation services, and automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the capabilities of their vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve the safety of autonomous vehicles in challenging environments? - This technology enhances object detection capabilities, allowing AVs to perceive occluded objects and avoid potential collisions. 2. What are the key features that set this system apart from existing object detection technologies? - This system utilizes sensor data to predict the dissipation boundary of occluded objects, providing a more accurate representation of the driving environment.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and techniques are disclosed for determining an autonomous vehicle (AV) boundary at which an occluded object is realized. An example method can include generating, based on sensor data collected in a driving environment, a first set of data representing the driving environment; generating, based on the sensor data, a second set of data representing an occluded scene element in the driving environment; generating, based on the sensor data, a third set of data representing an occluding object that at least partially occludes the occluded scene element from a view and/or perspective of one or more sensors of an AV in the driving environment; and based on the first, second, and third set of data and a trajectory of the AV, determine a dissipation boundary associated with the occluded scene element, the dissipation boundary comprising a location(s) where the AV is predicted to perceive the occluded scene element.
