AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE PICKUP AND DROP-OFF MANAGEMENT
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, from a requestor computing device, a ride request including a pickup location and a drop-off location;
determining, by a ride matching system, that an autonomous ride is available between the pickup location and the drop-off location;
matching the ride request to an autonomous vehicle;
causing a pickup location graphical user interface (GUI) to be displayed on the requestor computer device;
receiving a localized pickup location identifier from the requestor computing device; and
sending the autonomous vehicle to a localized pickup location corresponding to the localized pickup location identifier.
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Abstract
Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, to manage rider pickup and drop-off for autonomous vehicles. A user can request a ride through an autonomous ride request GUI. The requestor can provide pickup and drop-off locations. Based on the locations, it can be determined whether an autonomous ride is available. If not, alternative ride types can be suggested. If so, an autonomous vehicle can be sent to the pickup location. Embodiments provide pickup and drop-off graphical user interfaces (GUIs), in addition to the autonomous ride request GUI, through which localized pickup and drop-off information may be received. When an autonomous vehicle is within a threshold distance of the pickup or drop-off location, the corresponding GUI can be displayed. The GUI can include one or more selectable localized location elements. The requestor may then select the element corresponding to a desired location to be picked-up or dropped-off.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, from a requestor computing device, a ride request including a pickup location and a drop-off location; determining, by a ride matching system, that an autonomous ride is available between the pickup location and the drop-off location; matching the ride request to an autonomous vehicle; causing a pickup location graphical user interface (GUI) to be displayed on the requestor computer device; receiving a localized pickup location identifier from the requestor computing device; and sending the autonomous vehicle to a localized pickup location corresponding to the localized pickup location identifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20)
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9. A ride matching system comprising:
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a processor; and a computer-readable medium comprising code, executable by the processor, to cause the ride matching system to; receive, from a requestor computing device, a ride request including a pickup location and a drop-off location; determine that an autonomous ride is available between the pickup location and the drop-off location; match the ride request to an autonomous vehicle; cause a pickup location graphical user interface (GUI) to be displayed on the requestor computer device; receive a localized pickup location identifier from the requestor computing device; send the autonomous vehicle to a localized pickup location corresponding to the localized pickup location identifier.
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17. A method comprising:
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receiving, from a requestor computing device, a ride request including a pickup location and a drop-off location; determining, by an ride matching system, that an autonomous ride is available between the pickup location and the drop-off location; matching the ride request to an autonomous vehicle; causing a drop-off location graphical user interface (GUI) to be displayed on the requestor computer device; receiving a localized drop-off location identifier from the requestor computing device; and sending the autonomous vehicle to a localized drop-off location corresponding to the localized pickup location identifier.18. The method of claim 17, further comprising; receiving an unlock request for the autonomous vehicle from the requestor device; determining the autonomous vehicle is at the localized drop-off location; and receiving a ride complete message from the requestor device. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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