Vehicle with autonomous feature override for theft prevention
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1. A computer-implemented method for performing an emergency maneuver in a vehicle, comprising:
- receiving an emergency activation signal;
determining a path of least resistance;
deactivating a collision avoidance system; and
directing the vehicle in the path of least resistance.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide an autonomous vehicle with an emergency escape mode. When fleeing a scene is critical, embodiments provide an AV that can operate in an emergency escape mode (EEM) to enable the AV to flee a scene, protecting its occupants. Typically, a passenger or operator invokes EEM in an AV when they are in imminent danger from criminal activity such as carjacking. A least resistance route can be computed to determine an escape route that provides for reduced chance of injury and/or increased probability of a successful escape.
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18 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for performing an emergency maneuver in a vehicle, comprising:
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receiving an emergency activation signal; determining a path of least resistance; deactivating a collision avoidance system; and directing the vehicle in the path of least resistance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A vehicle, comprising:
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a drive train; a steering mechanism; an onboard computer configured to control the drive train and steering mechanism, wherein the computer comprises; a processor; a memory coupled to the processor; wherein the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, perform the steps of; receiving an emergency activation signal; determining a path of least resistance; deactivating a collision avoidance system; and directing the vehicle in the path of least resistance by controlling the drive train and the steering mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A vehicle, comprising:
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a drive train; an onboard computer configured to control the drive train, wherein the computer comprises; a processor; a communication system; a memory coupled to the processor; wherein the memory contains instructions, that when executed by the processor, perform the steps of; receiving an emergency activation signal; sending an emergency escape warning message via the communication system; and deactivating a collision avoidance system.
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