METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE HAVING MULTIPLE CONTROL MODES
First Claim
1. A method of controlling a vehicle comprising:
- planning a path of a vehicle based on operator input;
guiding the vehicle in a first mode based on the planned path;
guiding the vehicle in a second mode, distinct from the first mode, where an operator of the vehicle commands or activates at least one of a propulsion system, a braking system, a steering system, and an implement system of the vehicle;
detecting the presence of an obstacle that obstructs the planned path of the vehicle if the vehicle is operating in a third mode, mutually exclusive to the first mode and the second mode;
guiding the vehicle in a third mode based upon the planned path and the detection of the presence of the obstacle; and
selecting at least one of said first mode, second mode, and third mode based upon the operator input.
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Abstract
A method and system for controlling a vehicle comprises planning a path of a vehicle based on operator input. In a first mode, the vehicle may be guided based on the planned path. In a second mode, an operator of the vehicle commands or activates at least one of a propulsion system, a braking system, a steering system, and an implement system of the vehicle to guide the vehicle. In a third mode, the presence of an obstacle is detected, where the obstacle obstructs the planned path of the vehicle. The vehicle is guided in a third mode based upon the planned path and the detection of the presence of the obstacle. At least one of said first mode, second mode, and third mode is selected based upon the operator input.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of controlling a vehicle comprising:
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planning a path of a vehicle based on operator input;
guiding the vehicle in a first mode based on the planned path;
guiding the vehicle in a second mode, distinct from the first mode, where an operator of the vehicle commands or activates at least one of a propulsion system, a braking system, a steering system, and an implement system of the vehicle;
detecting the presence of an obstacle that obstructs the planned path of the vehicle if the vehicle is operating in a third mode, mutually exclusive to the first mode and the second mode;
guiding the vehicle in a third mode based upon the planned path and the detection of the presence of the obstacle; and
selecting at least one of said first mode, second mode, and third mode based upon the operator input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system of controlling a vehicle comprising:
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a path planner for planning a path of a vehicle based on operator input;
a vehicular guidance module for guiding the vehicle in a first mode based on the planned path;
the vehicular guidance module facilitating operation of the vehicle in a second mode, distinct from the first mode, where an operator of the vehicle commands or activates at least one of a propulsion system, a braking system, a steering system, and an implement system of the vehicle;
the vehicular guidance module adapted to guide the vehicle in a third mode based upon the planned path and the detection of the presence of the obstacle;
a sensor for detecting the presence of an obstacle that obstructs the planned path of the vehicle if the vehicle is operating in a third mode, mutually exclusive to the first mode and the second mode; and
a mode selector for selecting at least one of said first mode, second mode, and third mode based upon the operator input. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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