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User interface for displaying internal state of autonomous driving system

  • US 8,260,482 B1
  • Filed: 07/08/2010
  • Issued: 09/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle comprising:

  • a plurality of control apparatuses including a braking apparatus, an acceleration apparatus, and a steering apparatus;

    a geographic position component for determining the current geographic location of the vehicle;

    a force input apparatus for identifying the approximate location and degree of a force;

    memory for storing a detailed map information including roadway, traffic signal, and intersection information; and

    a processor operable to;

    receive location information from the geographic position component;

    receive input from the force input apparatus;

    determine, from location information received from the geographic position component and the stored map information, the current geographic location of the vehicle;

    determine, based on the current geographic location of the vehicle, whether the processor can control the plurality of control apparatuses safely; and

    determine, based on input received from the force input apparatus, whether the processor has permission to control the plurality of control apparatuses.

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