Intention estimation method and system with confidence indication
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1. A system for estimating an intention of an operator of a machine comprising:
- a detector configured to detect an operation performed by the operator;
an intention estimation device configured to generate an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
a confidence calculator configured to calculate a confidence index of the estimated intention.
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Abstract
An intention estimation system and method with confidence indication for providing operation assistance based on an operator'"'"'s intention. A current operation performed by the operator is detected, and data related to an estimated intention of the operator is generated based on the detected operation. A confidence index of the estimated intention of the operator is then determined. The confidence index indicates, for example, the reliability or strength of the estimated intention. An operation assistance may be provided based on the estimated intention and the confidence index.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for estimating an intention of an operator of a machine comprising:
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a detector configured to detect an operation performed by the operator;
an intention estimation device configured to generate an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
a confidence calculator configured to calculate a confidence index of the estimated intention. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for estimating an intention of an operator of a machine comprising the steps of:
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detecting an operation performed by the operator;
generating an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
calculating a confidence index of the estimated intention. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for estimating an intention of an operator of a machine comprising:
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means for detecting an operation performed by the operator;
means for generating an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
means for calculating a confidence index of the estimated intention.
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20. A machine-readable medium bearing instructions for calculating an estimated intention of an operator, the instructions, upon execution by a data processing system, causing the data processing system to perform the steps of:
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detecting an operation performed by the operator;
generating an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
calculating a confidence index of the estimated intention.
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21. A vehicle comprising:
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a detector configured to detect an operation performed by a driver of the vehicle;
an intention estimation device configured to generate an estimated intention of the driver based on the detected operation; and
a confidence calculator configured to calculate a confidence index of the estimated intention. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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