18158854. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE STEERABLE SENSOR MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (Aurora Operations, Inc.)
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AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE STEERABLE SENSOR MANAGEMENT
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Inventor(s)
James Robert Curry of Bozeman MT (US)
Fangrong Peng of Sunnyvale CA (US)
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE STEERABLE SENSOR MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18158854 titled 'AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE STEERABLE SENSOR MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes systems and methods for directing the field-of-view of a sensor on an autonomous vehicle towards a goal location on a travel way based on map data and pose data.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Selection of a goal location on a travel way in the vehicle's environment.
- Determination of a field-of-view position for the sensor based on the goal location and sensor position data.
- Modification of the sensor's field-of-view through a command sent by a processor.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, robotics, surveillance systems, and navigation systems.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for efficient and accurate sensor positioning in autonomous vehicles to navigate towards specific goal locations.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in directing sensors towards goal locations.
- Enhanced efficiency in autonomous vehicle navigation.
- Increased safety and reliability in sensor positioning.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include autonomous vehicle technology, robotics for industrial automation, surveillance systems for security purposes, and navigation systems for efficient route planning.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of autonomous vehicle navigation systems and sensor positioning technologies can provide valuable insights into similar innovations.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, sensor positioning systems, and navigation algorithms to enhance the performance of this innovation.
Questions about Autonomous Vehicle Sensor Positioning: 1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of sensor positioning in autonomous vehicles? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this innovation in the field of robotics and surveillance systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
Various examples are directed to systems and methods for directing a field-of-view of a first sensor positioned on an autonomous vehicle. In one example, at least one processor selects a goal location on at least one travel way in an environment of the autonomous vehicle. The selecting of the goal location is based at least in part on map data describing at least one travel way in an environment of the autonomous vehicle and pose data describing a position of the autonomous vehicle in the environment. The at least one processor determines a field-of-view position to direct the first sensor towards the goal location based at least in part on the sensor position data. The at least one processor sends a field-of-view command to the first sensor. The field-of-view command modifies the field-of-view of the first sensor based on the field-of-view position.
