Dynamic vehicle automation level availability indication system and method
First Claim
1. A computing device configured for communication with at least one autonomously controllable vehicle system or component, the computing device comprising one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to transmit a message configured to inform a vehicle user of all currently available levels of vehicle automation.
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Abstract
A computing device configured for communication with at least one autonomously controllable vehicle system or component. The computing device includes one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to transmit a message configured to inform a vehicle user of all currently available levels of vehicle automation.
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19 Claims
- 1. A computing device configured for communication with at least one autonomously controllable vehicle system or component, the computing device comprising one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to transmit a message configured to inform a vehicle user of all currently available levels of vehicle automation.
- 8. A computing device configured for communication with at least one autonomously controllable vehicle system or component, the computing device comprising one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to continuously determine all currently available levels of vehicle automation based on the capabilities of the vehicle systems and/or components.
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14. A computing device configured for communication with at least one autonomously controllable vehicle system or component, the computing device comprising one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing device, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to:
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transmit a primary driver control message; and simultaneous with or after transmission of the primary system driver control message, generate a message configured to inform a vehicle occupant of all currently available automation levels. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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