Operation assistance system and method
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1. An operation assistance method comprising the steps of:
- detecting an operation performed by an operator of a machine;
generating data related to an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
identifying a state of the estimated intention of the operator.
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Abstract
A method and system for providing automatic assistance in operating a machine. A current operation performed by an operator of the machine is detected, and data related to an estimated intention of the operator is generated based on the detected operation. A state of the estimated intention of the operator is then determined. The state indicates, for example, the reliability or strength of the estimated intention. The operation of the machine is altered based on the estimated intention and the state of the estimated intention.
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23 Claims
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1. An operation assistance method comprising the steps of:
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detecting an operation performed by an operator of a machine;
generating data related to an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
identifying a state of the estimated intention of the operator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An operation assistance system comprising:
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a first device configured to detect an operation performed by an operator of a machine;
a second device configured to generate data related to an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
a third device configured to identify a state of the estimated intention of the operator. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An operation assistance system comprising:
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means for detecting an operation performed by an operator of a machine;
means for generating data related to an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
means for identifying a state of the estimated intention of the operator.
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21. A machine-readable medium bearing instructions for assisting operation of a machine, the instructions, upon execution by a data processing system, causing the data processing system to perform the steps of:
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receiving data related to an operation performed by an operator of the machine;
generating data related to an estimated intention of the operator based on the detected operation; and
identifying a state of the estimated intention of the operator.
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22. A vehicle comprising:
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a first device configured to detect an operation performed by a driver of the vehicle;
a second device configured to generate data related to an estimated intention of the driver based on the detected operation; and
a third device configured to identify a state of the estimated intention of the driver. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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