TuSimple, Inc. (20240344845). SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING MAP FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING simplified abstract
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING MAP FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Wan-Ting Hung of Dublin CA (US)
Anping Wang of San Diego CA (US)
Guoxiang Zhao of San Diego CA (US)
Bolun Zhang of San Diego CA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING MAP FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240344845 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAINTAINING MAP FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING
The present disclosure describes methods and systems for maintaining a map suitable for guiding autonomous driving.
- The method involves receiving a sensor dataset acquired by a sensor subsystem containing multiple types of sensors, with information about a road.
- A processor determines a confidence level by comparing the sensor dataset with prior information in the map.
- If the confidence level exceeds a threshold, the map is processed and stored as an electronic file to guide autonomous vehicles on the road.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Utilizes sensor data to update and maintain maps for autonomous driving.
- Incorporates multiple types of sensors in the sensor subsystem.
- Employs a confidence threshold to ensure accuracy before processing the map.
- Potential Applications:**
- Autonomous vehicle navigation systems.
- Real-time map updates for changing road conditions.
- Enhanced safety and efficiency in autonomous driving.
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures accurate and up-to-date maps for autonomous vehicles.
- Improves navigation and decision-making capabilities of autonomous driving systems.
- Enhances overall safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles.
- Benefits:**
- Increased accuracy in autonomous vehicle navigation.
- Improved efficiency and safety on the roads.
- Real-time updates for changing road conditions.
- Commercial Applications:**
Autonomous vehicle technology companies can utilize this innovation to enhance the performance and safety of their autonomous driving systems, leading to increased market competitiveness and customer trust.
- Questions about Autonomous Driving Map Maintenance:**
1. How does the system determine the confidence level in the sensor dataset compared to the map? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating multiple types of sensors in the sensor subsystem for map maintenance in autonomous driving systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure provides methods and systems of maintaining a map suitable for guiding autonomous driving. in some embodiments, the method may include receiving a sensor dataset acquired by a sensor subsystem, wherein: the sensor dataset includes information about a road, the sensor subsystem comprises multiple different types of sensors; determining, by a processor, a confidence level by comparing the sensor dataset and the map that includes prior information about the road; in response to determining that the confidence level exceeds a confidence threshold, processing the map by the processor; and storing the processed map as an electronic file, wherein the processed map is configured to guide an autonomous vehicle to operate on the road.
