18618419. Enhanced Navigation Instructions with Landmarks Under Difficult Driving Conditions simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)
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Yan Borisovich Mayster of Aurora CO (US)
Brian Edmond Brewington of Superior CO (US)
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18618419 titled 'Enhanced Navigation Instructions with Landmarks Under Difficult Driving Conditions
The technology described in the patent application focuses on utilizing external environmental factors around a vehicle to provide enhanced driving directions to the driver. This includes factors such as adverse weather conditions, low light situations, and temporary obstacles that may obstruct the driver's view of street signs or landmarks initially provided in the driving directions. By detecting these relevant factors in real-time using on-board cameras, the system can modify or enhance the directions to help the driver navigate more effectively.
- Utilizes external environmental factors to trigger enhanced driving directions for the driver
- Factors include adverse weather conditions, low light situations, and temporary obstacles
- System can modify directions in real-time based on detected factors
- On-board cameras are used to detect objects and conditions in the vehicle's environment
- Allows the driver to quickly identify visible landmarks for navigation
Potential Applications: - Navigation systems in vehicles - Autonomous driving technology - Transportation and logistics industry
Problems Solved: - Improves driver navigation in challenging environmental conditions - Enhances safety by providing real-time driving directions - Helps drivers navigate unfamiliar or obstructed routes
Benefits: - Increased driver safety and confidence - Improved navigation accuracy in adverse conditions - Enhanced overall driving experience
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Driving Directions System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in commercial vehicles, delivery services, and transportation companies to improve route efficiency and driver safety. It can also be integrated into autonomous vehicles for enhanced navigation capabilities.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system detect and analyze external environmental factors in real-time? 2. What are the potential cost savings for transportation companies implementing this technology?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in this field focuses on improving the accuracy and speed of detecting external environmental factors to further enhance driving directions for vehicles. Researchers are also exploring the integration of artificial intelligence to optimize route planning and navigation.
Original Abstract Submitted
The technology relates to factors regarding the external environment around a vehicle that are used to trigger enhanced driving directions for use by the driver. The factors can include issues such as adverse weather conditions, low light conditions and temporary obstacles or other obstructions that may prevent or reduce the ability of the driver to see street signs or other landmarks that are part of an initial set of driving directions. Upon determination of one or more relevant factors, the system is able to modify or otherwise enhances directions in real time. This allows the driver to be able to quickly and easily identify other visible landmarks and use such information to navigate to a desired destination. This approach employs one or more on-board cameras configured to detect objects and conditions in the environment adjacent to or otherwise nearby the vehicle, such as within line of sight of the vehicle's front end.
