US 2023/0410656 A1 · AUTONOMOUS CONTROL WITH ENCODED VISUAL SIGNALS

Abstract

To provide control for an autonomous vehicle based on a physical object near an autonomous vehicle (AV), the AV monitors its environment with an imaging sensor, such as an infrared sensor or visible light camera. The imaging sensor captures a sensor view of the environment and an encoded signal is detected in the sensor view. The encoded signal may be emitted by a mobile device with a respective emitter for the imaging sensor, such as an IR emitter or a visual light source. After detecting the encoded signal, the AV identifies the location of the mobile device within the sensor view and the environment. Then, based on the determined location in the environment, the AV performs a control action, such as navigating to a stopping place near the location.

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Dependent claims

A method comprising:

detecting an encoded signal within a sensor view captured by a sensor of an autonomous vehicle;
verifying the encoded signal is authorized to affect control of the autonomous vehicle;
and
responsive to verifying the encoded signal:
determining a location of a device emitting the encoded signal;
and
performing a control action of the automated vehicle based on the determined location of the device.

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Autonomous control with encoded visual signals

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Autonomous control with encoded visual signals

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Abstract

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