Driving support apparatus for vehicle
US-2015375748-A1 · Dec 31, 2015 · US
Escape-Path-Planning System For An Automated Vehicle
US2017329338A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2017329338-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615154192-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | May 13, 2016 |
| Publication date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | — |
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An escape-path-planning system to operate an automated vehicle includes an object-detector and a controller. The object-detector is suitable for use on a host-vehicle. The object-detector is used to detect an other-vehicle in an adjacent-lane next to a present-lane traveled by the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the object-detector. The controller is configured to, in response to a lane-change-request, determine a first-route-plan that steers the host-vehicle from the present-lane to the adjacent-lane, determine a second-route-plan that steers the host-vehicle into the present-lane, initiate the first-route-plan when a forecasted-distance between the other-vehicle and the host-vehicle is greater than a distance-threshold, and cancel the first-route-plan and select the second-route-plan when the forecasted-distance between the other-vehicle and the host-vehicle becomes less than the distance-threshold after the first-route-plan is initiated. The second-route-plan is a pre-planned escape-path that is instantly available if needed that provides a smoother travel-experience for an occupant of the host-vehicle.
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We claim: 1 . An escape-path-planning system to operate an automated vehicle, said system comprising: an object-detector suitable for use on a host-vehicle, said object-detector used to detect an other-vehicle in an adjacent-lane next to a present-lane traveled by the host-vehicle; and a controller in communication with the object-detector, said controller configured to, in response to a lane-change-request, determine a first-route-plan that steers the host-vehicle from the present-lane to the adjacent-lane, determine a second-route-plan that steers the host-vehicle into the present-lane, initiate the first-route-plan when a forecasted-distance between the other-vehicle and the host-vehicle is greater than a distance-threshold, and cancel the first-route-plan and select the second-route-plan when the forecasted-distance between the other-vehicle and the host-vehicle becomes less than the distance-threshold after the first-route-plan is initiated. 2 . The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the system includes a turn-signal of the host-vehicle, and the controller is configured to activate the turn-signal to initiate the first-route-plan. 3 . The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine repeatedly on a periodic basis the second-route-plan after the first-route-plan is initiated.
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Input parameters relating to objects · CPC title
Lane change; Overtaking manoeuvres · CPC title
Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision · CPC title
Detecting longitudinal speed or acceleration of target vehicle · CPC title
Relative longitudinal speed · CPC title
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- What does patent US2017329338A1 cover?
- An escape-path-planning system to operate an automated vehicle includes an object-detector and a controller. The object-detector is suitable for use on a host-vehicle. The object-detector is used to detect an other-vehicle in an adjacent-lane next to a present-lane traveled by the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the object-detector. The controller is configured to, in resp…
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- Delphi Tech Inc
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- Primary CPC classification B62D15/0255. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Thu Nov 16 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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