System and method for accident logging in an automated machine
First Claim
1. A system for logging visual data and sensor data associated with a triggering event, comprising:
- a camera disposed on an autonomous machine to provide visual data output;
a sensor disposed on the autonomous machine to provide operational parameter output;
a memory buffer to store the visual data output and the operational parameter output of the autonomous machine;
a permanent memory device to selectively store contents of the memory buffer; and
a controller configured to;
detect a condition indicative of the triggering event on the autonomous machine; and
store the contents of the memory buffer in the permanent memory at a predetermined time after the triggering event, said contents corresponding to the visual data output and the operational parameter output occurring before, during, and after the triggering event.
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Abstract
A system for logging visual and sensor data associated with a triggering event on a machine is disclosed. The system may include a camera disposed on an autonomous machine to provide a visual data output and a sensor disposed on the autonomous machine to provide an operational parameter output. The system may also include a memory buffer to store the visual data and operational parameter output of the autonomous machine and a permanent memory device to selectively store contents of the memory buffer. The system may further include a controller configured to detect a condition indicative of the triggering event on the autonomous machine. The controller may also be configured to store the contents of the memory buffer in the permanent memory at a predetermined time after the triggering event, said contents corresponding to the visual data output and operational parameter output occurring before, during, and after the triggering event.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for logging visual data and sensor data associated with a triggering event, comprising:
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a camera disposed on an autonomous machine to provide visual data output; a sensor disposed on the autonomous machine to provide operational parameter output; a memory buffer to store the visual data output and the operational parameter output of the autonomous machine; a permanent memory device to selectively store contents of the memory buffer; and a controller configured to; detect a condition indicative of the triggering event on the autonomous machine; and store the contents of the memory buffer in the permanent memory at a predetermined time after the triggering event, said contents corresponding to the visual data output and the operational parameter output occurring before, during, and after the triggering event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of logging visual data and sensor data associated with a triggering event in an autonomous machine, comprising:
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receiving a visual data output from the autonomous machine; receiving an operational parameter output from the autonomous machine; storing the visual data output and the operational parameter output in a memory buffer on the autonomous machine; detecting a condition indicative of the triggering event on the autonomous machine; continuing to store the visual data output and the operational parameter output in the memory buffer for a predetermined time after the triggering event on the autonomous machine; and storing contents of the memory buffer in a permanent memory device, said contents occurring before, during, and after the triggering event, and said contents to include the visual data output and the operational parameter output. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An autonomous machine, comprising:
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a power source; a traction device driven by the power source to propel the machine; a camera to provide a visual data output; a sensor to provide an operational parameter output; a memory buffer to store the visual data output and the operational parameter output; a permanent memory device to selectively store contents of the memory buffer, to include the visual data output and the operational parameter output; and a controller configured to; detect a condition indicative of a triggering event; and store the contents of the memory buffer in the permanent memory at a predetermined time after the triggering event, said contents corresponding to the visual data output and the operational parameter output occurring before, during, and after the triggering event. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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