SPLASH CONDITION DETECTION FOR VEHICLES
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1. A method of operating a vehicle operating in an autonomous mode, comprising:
- detecting a splash condition in a surrounding environment of the vehicle;
detecting whether a forward object or a rearward object is located in the same travel lane as the vehicle;
detecting an object traveling in a travel lane that is adjacent to the travel lane in which the vehicle is located;
determining whether the object is passing the vehicle; and
responsive to detecting a splash condition and determining the object is passing the vehicle, adjusting the distance between the vehicle and the forward or rearward object and/or the distance between the vehicle and the object passing the vehicle.
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Abstract
Arrangements relate to the operation of a vehicle, which can be an autonomous vehicle. A splash condition in a surrounding environment of the vehicle can be detected. An object near the vehicle can be detected. Further, it can be determined whether the detected object is passing the vehicle. Responsive to detecting a splash condition and determining that the object is passing the vehicle, a warning can be presented to an occupant of the vehicle.
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1. A method of operating a vehicle operating in an autonomous mode, comprising:
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detecting a splash condition in a surrounding environment of the vehicle; detecting whether a forward object or a rearward object is located in the same travel lane as the vehicle; detecting an object traveling in a travel lane that is adjacent to the travel lane in which the vehicle is located; determining whether the object is passing the vehicle; and responsive to detecting a splash condition and determining the object is passing the vehicle, adjusting the distance between the vehicle and the forward or rearward object and/or the distance between the vehicle and the object passing the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for operating a vehicle operating in an autonomous mode, comprising:
a processor, the processor being programmed to initiate executable operations comprising; detecting a splash condition in a surrounding environment of the vehicle; detecting a forward object or a rearward object in the same travel lane as the vehicle; detecting an object traveling in a travel lane that is adjacent to the travel lane in which the vehicle is located; determining whether the object is passing the vehicle; and responsive to detecting a splash condition and determining the object is passing the vehicle, adjusting the distance between the vehicle and the forward or rearward object and/or the distance between the vehicle and the object passing the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of operating a vehicle, comprising:
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detecting a splash condition in a surrounding environment of the vehicle; detecting an object near the vehicle; determining whether the detected object is passing the vehicle; and responsive to detecting a splash condition and determining that the object is passing the vehicle, presenting a warning to an occupant of the vehicle.
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10. A system for a vehicle comprising:
a processor, the processor being programmed to initiate executable operations comprising; detecting a splash condition in a surrounding environment of the vehicle; detecting an object near the vehicle; determining whether the detected object is passing the vehicle; and responsive to detecting a splash condition and determining that the object is passing the vehicle, presenting a warning to an occupant of the vehicle.
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