18411167. TRAFFIC SIGNAL RESPONSE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES simplified abstract (WAYMO LLC)
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL RESPONSE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
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Inventor(s)
Jens-Steffen Ralf Gutmann of Cupertino CA (US)
Andreas Wendel of Mountain View CA (US)
Nathaniel Fairfield of Mountain View CA (US)
Dmitri A. Dolgov of Los Altos CA (US)
Donald Jason Burnette of Mountain View CA (US)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL RESPONSE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18411167 titled 'TRAFFIC SIGNAL RESPONSE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
The abstract of the patent application discusses a system for determining whether a vehicle should continue through an intersection based on various factors such as the traffic signal light changing from yellow to red.
- The vehicle's computers can identify the time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red.
- The computers can estimate the location of the vehicle at that time.
- A starting point of the intersection is identified.
- Based on whether the estimated location of the vehicle is at least a threshold distance past the starting point at the time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red, the computers can determine whether the vehicle should continue through the intersection.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in autonomous vehicles to improve decision-making at intersections. - Traffic management systems could utilize this innovation to enhance safety and efficiency at intersections.
Problems Solved: - Helps prevent accidents at intersections by providing vehicles with more accurate information to make decisions. - Improves traffic flow by optimizing when vehicles should proceed through intersections.
Benefits: - Increased safety for both drivers and pedestrians at intersections. - Enhanced efficiency in traffic management and reduced congestion.
Commercial Applications: - Automotive companies could integrate this technology into their autonomous vehicles. - Traffic control authorities could implement this system to improve intersection safety and traffic flow.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system differentiate between vehicles that should continue through an intersection and those that should stop? 2. What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the estimated vehicle location at the time of the traffic signal light change?
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining whether a vehicle should continue through an intersection. For example, the one or more of the vehicle's computers may identify a time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red. The one or more computers may also estimate a location of a vehicle at the time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red. A starting point of the intersection may be identified. Based on whether the estimated location of the vehicle is at least a threshold distance past the starting point at the time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red, the computers can determine whether the vehicle should continue through the intersection.
