Abstract:
A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code causes a processor at a first vehicle (e.g., a first autonomous vehicle) to generate a first planned path based on a current position of the first vehicle and a mission requirement assigned to the first vehicle. A first planned path associated with a second vehicle (e.g., a second autonomous vehicle), which is based on a current position of the second vehicle and a mission requirement assigned to the second vehicle, is received at the first vehicle. After the first planned path associated with the second vehicle is received, a second planned path is generated based on the first planned path associated with the second vehicle and at least one of the mission requirement assigned to the first vehicle or the first planned path of the first vehicle. The second planned path of the first vehicle is transmitted to the second vehicle.
Abstract:
A system includes a device having a short-range transceiver for capturing ephemeral ID signals within a geographic region proximate thereto, and for detecting an ephemeral ID signal output from a user device, wherein the ephemeral ID signal does not include personally identifiable information of the user, a wide-area network interface for transmitting a portion of the ephemeral ID signal and a first identifier associated with the device to a remote server associated with the ephemeral ID signals, and for receiving a first reply from the remote server in response to the portion of the ephemeral ID signal and the first identifier associated with the device, and an output unit for providing an electronic authorization signal to a first external unit coupled to the device in response to the first reply, wherein the first external unit is configured to perform a first physical action in response to the first reply.
Abstract:
Autonomous unmanned vehicles within an area form a network through which each vehicle in the network provides information on its position and planned path or course to other vehicles in the network. Based on this information, other vehicles adjust their own route to efficiently avoid collisions and, when desired, to operate as a team to accomplish a shared goal. The programming to operate this process is stored in a non-transitory processor readable medium (firmware) installed on the vehicles.
Abstract:
A system includes a device having a short-range transceiver for capturing ephemeral ID signals within a geographic region proximate thereto, and for detecting an ephemeral ID signal output from a user device, wherein the ephemeral ID signal does not include personally identifiable information of the user, a wide-area network interface for transmitting a portion of the ephemeral ID signal and a first identifier associated with the device to a remote server associated with the ephemeral ID signals, and for receiving a first reply from the remote server in response to the portion of the ephemeral ID signal and the first identifier associated with the device, and an output unit for providing an electronic authorization signal to a first external unit coupled to the device in response to the first reply, wherein the first external unit is configured to perform a first physical action in response to the first reply.
Abstract:
Some embodiments are directed to an unmanned vehicle for use with a companion unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle includes a position unit that is configured to determine a current position of the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle includes a memory unit that is configured to store a planned path of the unmanned vehicle. The unmanned vehicle includes a control unit that is configured to determine that the unmanned vehicle is off-course based on the current position of the unmanned vehicle and the planned path assigned to the unmanned vehicle, generate a delay and a corrected path for the unmanned vehicle, and communicate the delay and the corrected path to the companion unmanned vehicle. The control unit is further configured to control a movement of the unmanned vehicle along the corrected path after the delay.
Abstract:
Autonomous unmanned vehicles within an area form a network through which each vehicle in the network provides information on its position and planned path or course to other vehicles in the network. Based on this information, other vehicles adjust their own route to efficiently avoid collisions and, when desired, to operate as a team to accomplish a shared goal. The programming to operate this process is stored in a non-transitory processor readable medium (firmware) installed on the vehicles.
Abstract:
Se describe un vehículo autónomo y método para coordinar las rutas de múltiples vehículos autónomos. Un código de almacenamiento de medio que se puede leer por procesador no transitorio provoca que un procesador en un primer vehículo (por ejemplo, un primer vehículo autónomo) genere una primera ruta planeada basada en la posición actual del primer vehículo y un requerimiento de misión asignado al primer vehículo. Una primera ruta planeada asociada con un segundo vehículo (por ejemplo, un segundo vehículo autónomo), que está basada en la posición actual del segundo vehículo y un requerimiento de misión asignado al segundo vehículo, es recibida en el primer vehículo. Después que la primera ruta planeada asociada con el segundo vehículo es recibida, una segunda ruta planeada es generada basada en la primera ruta planeada asociada con el segundo vehículo y por lo menos uno del requerimiento de misión asignado al primer vehículo o la primera ruta planeada del primer vehículo. La segunda ruta planeada del primer vehículo es transmitida al segundo vehículo.
Abstract:
A non-transitory processor readable medium storing code representing code to cause the processor to: receive, at a control station, a first planned path for an autonomous vehicle; after receiving the first planned path, receive a second planned path for the autonomous vehicle, the second planned path being different from the first planned route, the second planned path generated by the autonomous vehicle in response to the autonomous vehicle determining a conflict exists between the first planned path and a third planned path, the third planned path being a path for a vehicle; after receiving the second planned path, receive an indication of a position of the autonomous vehicle; determine that the position of the autonomous vehicle is not within a threshold distance of the second planned path; and transmit a signal indicating a deviation of the autonomous vehicle.