US 12,104,912 B2
Coordinated autonomous vehicle automatic area scanning
Blake Konrardy, Bloomington, IL (US); Scott T. Christensen, Salem, OR (US); Gregory Hayward, Bloomington, IL (US); and Scott Farris, Bloomington, IL (US)
Assigned to State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL (US)
Filed by STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, IL (US)
Filed on Feb. 27, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/114,476.
Application 18/114,476 is a continuation of application No. 16/445,379, filed on Jun. 19, 2019, granted, now 11,625,802.
Application 16/445,379 is a continuation of application No. 15/409,213, filed on Jan. 18, 2017, granted, now 10,395,332, issued on Aug. 27, 2019.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/434,368, filed on Dec. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/434,359, filed on Dec. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/434,365, filed on Dec. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/434,370, filed on Dec. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/434,361, filed on Dec. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/434,355, filed on Dec. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/430,215, filed on Dec. 5, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/428,843, filed on Dec. 1, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/424,078, filed on Nov. 18, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/424,093, filed on Nov. 18, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/419,023, filed on Nov. 8, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/418,999, filed on Nov. 8, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/419,002, filed on Nov. 8, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/419,017, filed on Nov. 8, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/418,988, filed on Nov. 8, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/419,009, filed on Nov. 8, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/415,668, filed on Nov. 1, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/415,678, filed on Nov. 1, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/415,672, filed on Nov. 1, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/415,673, filed on Nov. 1, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/406,600, filed on Oct. 11, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/406,611, filed on Oct. 11, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/406,605, filed on Oct. 11, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/406,595, filed on Oct. 11, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/381,848, filed on Aug. 31, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/380,686, filed on Aug. 29, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/376,044, filed on Aug. 17, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/373,084, filed on Aug. 10, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/351,559, filed on Jun. 17, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/349,884, filed on Jun. 14, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/312,109, filed on Mar. 23, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/303,500, filed on Mar. 4, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/302,990, filed on Mar. 3, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/287,659, filed on Jan. 27, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/286,017, filed on Jan. 22, 2016.
Prior Publication US 2023/0222614 A1, Jul. 13, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. G06Q 10/10 (2023.01); B60L 53/36 (2019.01); B60L 58/12 (2019.01); B60P 3/12 (2006.01); B60R 16/023 (2006.01); B60R 21/0136 (2006.01); B60R 21/34 (2011.01); B60R 25/04 (2013.01); B60R 25/10 (2013.01); B60R 25/102 (2013.01); B60R 25/104 (2013.01); B60R 25/25 (2013.01); B60R 25/30 (2013.01); B60R 25/31 (2013.01); B60W 10/04 (2006.01); B60W 10/18 (2012.01); B60W 10/20 (2006.01); B60W 30/095 (2012.01); B60W 30/12 (2020.01); B60W 30/16 (2020.01); B60W 30/18 (2012.01); B60W 40/04 (2006.01); B60W 60/00 (2020.01); G01B 21/00 (2006.01); G01C 21/34 (2006.01); G01C 21/36 (2006.01); G01S 19/13 (2010.01); G05B 15/02 (2006.01); G05B 23/02 (2006.01); G05D 1/00 (2006.01); G05D 1/223 (2024.01); G05D 1/227 (2024.01); G05D 1/228 (2024.01); G05D 1/247 (2024.01); G05D 1/249 (2024.01); G05D 1/617 (2024.01); G05D 1/646 (2024.01); G05D 1/69 (2024.01); G05D 1/692 (2024.01); G05D 1/693 (2024.01); G05D 1/695 (2024.01); G05D 1/697 (2024.01); G06F 11/36 (2006.01); G06F 16/2455 (2019.01); G06F 16/903 (2019.01); G06F 17/00 (2019.01); G06F 21/32 (2013.01); G06F 21/55 (2013.01); G06F 30/15 (2020.01); G06F 30/20 (2020.01); G06Q 10/08 (2024.01); G06Q 10/1093 (2023.01); G06Q 10/20 (2023.01); G06Q 30/02 (2023.01); G06Q 30/0283 (2023.01); G06Q 30/0645 (2023.01); G06Q 40/08 (2012.01); G06Q 50/163 (2024.01); G06Q 50/26 (2012.01); G06Q 50/40 (2024.01); G07C 5/00 (2006.01); G07C 5/08 (2006.01); G07C 9/00 (2020.01); G08B 21/00 (2006.01); G08B 21/02 (2006.01); G08B 21/18 (2006.01); G08B 25/00 (2006.01); G08B 25/01 (2006.01); G08G 1/00 (2006.01); G08G 1/017 (2006.01); G08G 1/0965 (2006.01); G08G 1/0967 (2006.01); G08G 1/14 (2006.01); G08G 1/16 (2006.01); G16Y 10/80 (2020.01); G16Y 30/00 (2020.01); H04L 12/28 (2006.01); H04L 67/306 (2022.01); H04N 7/18 (2006.01); B60R 21/00 (2006.01); B60R 21/01 (2006.01); G01S 19/42 (2010.01); G06N 20/00 (2019.01); H04L 67/12 (2022.01)
CPC G01C 21/3461 (2013.01) [B60L 53/36 (2019.02); B60L 58/12 (2019.02); B60P 3/12 (2013.01); B60R 16/0234 (2013.01); B60R 21/0136 (2013.01); B60R 21/34 (2013.01); B60R 25/04 (2013.01); B60R 25/10 (2013.01); B60R 25/1001 (2013.01); B60R 25/102 (2013.01); B60R 25/104 (2013.01); B60R 25/252 (2013.01); B60R 25/255 (2013.01); B60R 25/305 (2013.01); B60R 25/31 (2013.01); B60W 10/04 (2013.01); B60W 10/18 (2013.01); B60W 10/20 (2013.01); B60W 30/0956 (2013.01); B60W 30/12 (2013.01); B60W 30/16 (2013.01); B60W 30/18163 (2013.01); B60W 40/04 (2013.01); B60W 60/0023 (2020.02); B60W 60/0053 (2020.02); B60W 60/0059 (2020.02); G01B 21/00 (2013.01); G01C 21/34 (2013.01); G01C 21/3415 (2013.01); G01C 21/343 (2013.01); G01C 21/3438 (2013.01); G01C 21/3453 (2013.01); G01C 21/3469 (2013.01); G01C 21/3617 (2013.01); G01C 21/362 (2013.01); G01C 21/3697 (2013.01); G01S 19/13 (2013.01); G05B 15/02 (2013.01); G05B 23/0245 (2013.01); G05D 1/0011 (2013.01); G05D 1/0055 (2013.01); G05D 1/0212 (2013.01); G05D 1/0231 (2013.01); G05D 1/0246 (2013.01); G05D 1/0255 (2013.01); G05D 1/0285 (2013.01); G05D 1/0287 (2013.01); G05D 1/0289 (2013.01); G05D 1/0293 (2013.01); G05D 1/0295 (2013.01); G05D 1/223 (2024.01); G05D 1/227 (2024.01); G05D 1/228 (2024.01); G05D 1/247 (2024.01); G05D 1/249 (2024.01); G05D 1/617 (2024.01); G05D 1/646 (2024.01); G05D 1/69 (2024.01); G05D 1/692 (2024.01); G05D 1/693 (2024.01); G05D 1/695 (2024.01); G05D 1/697 (2024.01); G06F 11/3688 (2013.01); G06F 11/3692 (2013.01); G06F 16/2455 (2019.01); G06F 16/90335 (2019.01); G06F 17/00 (2013.01); G06F 21/32 (2013.01); G06F 21/55 (2013.01); G06F 30/15 (2020.01); G06F 30/20 (2020.01); G06Q 10/1095 (2013.01); G06Q 10/20 (2013.01); G06Q 30/0284 (2013.01); G06Q 30/0645 (2013.01); G06Q 40/08 (2013.01); G06Q 50/163 (2013.01); G06Q 50/265 (2013.01); G06Q 50/40 (2024.01); G07C 5/006 (2013.01); G07C 5/008 (2013.01); G07C 5/0808 (2013.01); G07C 5/0816 (2013.01); G07C 5/0841 (2013.01); G07C 9/00563 (2013.01); G08B 21/00 (2013.01); G08B 21/02 (2013.01); G08B 21/18 (2013.01); G08B 25/00 (2013.01); G08B 25/014 (2013.01); G08G 1/017 (2013.01); G08G 1/0965 (2013.01); G08G 1/096725 (2013.01); G08G 1/146 (2013.01); G08G 1/148 (2013.01); G08G 1/161 (2013.01); G08G 1/165 (2013.01); G08G 1/166 (2013.01); G08G 1/167 (2013.01); G08G 1/20 (2013.01); G16Y 10/80 (2020.01); G16Y 30/00 (2020.01); H04L 12/2803 (2013.01); H04L 12/2816 (2013.01); H04L 12/2825 (2013.01); H04L 67/306 (2013.01); H04N 7/183 (2013.01); B60R 2021/0027 (2013.01); B60R 2021/01013 (2013.01); B60R 2025/1013 (2013.01); B60W 2420/403 (2013.01); B60W 2420/408 (2024.01); B60W 2530/209 (2020.02); B60W 2540/229 (2020.02); B60W 2552/05 (2020.02); B60W 2552/35 (2020.02); B60W 2554/4026 (2020.02); B60W 2554/4029 (2020.02); B60W 2554/4041 (2020.02); B60W 2554/406 (2020.02); B60W 2556/10 (2020.02); G01S 19/42 (2013.01); G06F 2221/034 (2013.01); G06N 20/00 (2019.01); H04L 67/12 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of automatic passive searching using autonomous vehicle components, comprising:
receiving, at one or more processors of one or more servers, an indication of a situation triggering a passive search;
determining, by the one or more processors of the one or more servers, a plurality of passive search parameters based upon the indication of the situation, including a search area;
identifying, by the one or more processors of the one or more servers, a plurality of vehicles traveling along routes on road segments within the search area;
generating, by the one or more processors of the one or more servers, an indication of search criteria based upon the plurality of search parameters;
transmitting, to the processor associated with one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles, the indication of the search criteria, wherein the processor associated with the one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles is configured to:
obtain sensor data from at least one of one or more sensors of the one vehicle based upon the indication of the search criteria while traveling along the routes on the road segments within the search area;
evaluate the sensor data to determine whether the sensor data meets the search criteria; and
when the sensor data meets the search criteria at the one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles, transmit to the one or more processors of the one or more servers, a response including an indication of the sensor data meeting the search criteria; and
implementing, by the one or more processors of the one or more servers, an action based upon the response.