Autonomous vehicle software version assessment
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method for updating an autonomous operation feature, comprising:
- receiving, at one or more processors, an indication of an update associated with the autonomous operation feature for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle having the autonomous operation feature;
collecting, by one or more processors, operating data for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle during operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle by electronic communication with an on-board computer of the vehicle, wherein the operating data includes data regarding operation of the autonomous operation feature and environmental conditions during operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle;
generating, by one or more processors, at least one risk level associated with the update to the autonomous operation feature based upon virtual or physical testing of the update associated with the autonomous operation feature; and
determining, by one or more processors, a weighted risk level for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, wherein the weighted risk level is determined based upon the at least one risk level and the operating data to facilitate installation of updates to autonomous operation features.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. In certain aspects, with the customer'"'"'s permission, a computer-implemented method for updating an autonomous operation feature may be provided. An indication of a software update associated with the autonomous operation feature may be received, and several autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles having the feature may be identified. The update may be installed within the several vehicles, such as via wireless communication. Also, a change in a risk level associated with the update to the autonomous operation feature may be determined, and an insurance discount may be determined or adjusted. As a result, an insurance discount may be provided to risk averse customers that affirmatively share their vehicle data with an insurance provider, and promptly and remotely receive new versions of software that operate autonomous vehicle safety features.
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1. A computer-implemented method for updating an autonomous operation feature, comprising:
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receiving, at one or more processors, an indication of an update associated with the autonomous operation feature for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle having the autonomous operation feature; collecting, by one or more processors, operating data for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle during operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle by electronic communication with an on-board computer of the vehicle, wherein the operating data includes data regarding operation of the autonomous operation feature and environmental conditions during operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle; generating, by one or more processors, at least one risk level associated with the update to the autonomous operation feature based upon virtual or physical testing of the update associated with the autonomous operation feature; and determining, by one or more processors, a weighted risk level for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, wherein the weighted risk level is determined based upon the at least one risk level and the operating data to facilitate installation of updates to autonomous operation features. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer system for updating an autonomous operation feature, comprising:
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one or more processors; and a program memory coupled to the one or more processors and storing executable instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the computer system to; receive an indication of an update associated with the autonomous operation feature for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle having the autonomous operation feature; collect operating data for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle during the operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle by electronic communication with an on-board computer of the vehicle, wherein the operating data includes data regarding operation of the autonomous operation feature and environmental conditions during operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle; generate at least one risk level associated with the update to the autonomous operation feature based upon virtual or physical testing of the update associated with the autonomous operation feature; and determine a weighted risk level for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, wherein the weighted risk level is determined based upon the at least one risk level and the operating data to facilitate installation of updates to autonomous operation features. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing executable instructions for updating an autonomous operation feature that, when executed by at least one processor of a computer system, cause the computer system to:
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receive an indication of an update associated with the autonomous operation feature for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle having the autonomous operation feature; collect operating data for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle during the operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle by electronic communication with an on-board computer of the vehicle, wherein the operating data includes data regarding operation of the autonomous operation feature and environmental conditions during operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle; generate at least one risk level associated with the update to the autonomous operation feature based upon virtual or physical testing of the update associated with the autonomous operation feature; and determine a weighted risk level for the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, wherein the weighted risk level is determined based upon the at least one risk level and the operating data to facilitate installation of updates to autonomous operation features. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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