SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENTERING TRAFFIC FLOW IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
First Claim
1. An obstacle management method comprising:
- receiving, via one or more sensing devices, sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is substantially stationary and has an intended path corresponding to entering a traffic flow of a first lane;
determining, with a processor and the one or more sensing devices, the presence of an obstacle in the environment that at least partially occludes a view of the first lane by a first sensing device of the one or more sensing devices;
positioning, with a processor, the vehicle with respect to the obstacle to improve the view of the first lane by the first sensing device without significantly obstructing the first lane;
monitoring, with a processor, the first lane via the first sensing device to determine when the intended path is clear; and
controlling the vehicle to enter the traffic flow of the first lane when it is determined that the intended path is clear.
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Abstract
Systems and method are provided for controlling a vehicle. In one embodiment, an obstacle management method includes receiving, via one or more sensing devices, sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is substantially stationary and has an intended path corresponding to entering a traffic flow of a first lane. The method includes determining the presence of an obstacle that at least partially occludes a view of the first lane by a first sensing device of the one or more sensing devices, and positioning, with a processor, the vehicle with respect to the obstacle to improve the view of the first lane by the first sensing device without significantly obstructing the first lane. The first lane is then monitored via the first sensing device to determine when the intended path clear.
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20 Claims
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1. An obstacle management method comprising:
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receiving, via one or more sensing devices, sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is substantially stationary and has an intended path corresponding to entering a traffic flow of a first lane; determining, with a processor and the one or more sensing devices, the presence of an obstacle in the environment that at least partially occludes a view of the first lane by a first sensing device of the one or more sensing devices; positioning, with a processor, the vehicle with respect to the obstacle to improve the view of the first lane by the first sensing device without significantly obstructing the first lane; monitoring, with a processor, the first lane via the first sensing device to determine when the intended path is clear; and controlling the vehicle to enter the traffic flow of the first lane when it is determined that the intended path is clear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for controlling a vehicle, comprising:
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an obstacle detection module, including a processor, configured to; receive, via one or more sensing devices, sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is substantially stationary and has an intended path corresponding to entering a traffic flow of a first lane; determine, with the sensor data, the presence of an obstacle that at least partially occludes a view of the first lane by a first sensing device of the one or more sensing devices; a positioning module, including a processor, configured to; position, with a processor, the vehicle with respect to the obstacle to improve the view of the first lane by the first sensing device without significantly obstructing the first lane; a clearing module, including a processor, configured to; monitor the first lane via the first sensing device to determine when the intended path is clear; and controlling the vehicle to enter the traffic flow of the first lane when it is determined that the intended path is clear. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An autonomous vehicle, comprising:
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a plurality of sensing devices that provide sensor data; and a controller that, by a processor and based on the sensor data; receives, via one or more sensing devices, sensor data relating to an environment associated with a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is substantially stationary and has an intended path corresponding to entering a traffic flow of a first lane; determines, with the sensor data, the presence of an obstacle that at least partially occludes a view of the first lane by a first sensing device of the one or more sensing devices; positions, with a processor, the vehicle with respect to the obstacle to improve the view of the first lane by the first sensing device without significantly obstructing the first lane; monitors the first lane via the first sensing device to determine when the intended path is clear; and controls the car to enter the traffic flow of the first lane when it is determined that the intended path is clear. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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