{
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  "description": "The technology involves identifying suitable pickup and drop-off locations based on detected pedestrian walking paths. Mapped areas have specific physical configurations, which may suggest places to pick up or drop off a rider (or a delivery). However, relying solely on map-based information fails…",
  "path": "/patents/1397715",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60W60/00253",
    "WAYMO LLC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "The technology involves identifying suitable pickup and drop-off locations based on detected pedestrian walking paths. Mapped areas have specific physical configurations, which may suggest places to pick up or drop off a rider (or a delivery). However, relying solely on map-based information fails to account for how people actually walk or where a most convenient pickup/drop-off spot is located. A walking path heatmap can be generated based on obtained historical and/or real-time pedestrian-related information, which can be obtained by autonomous vehicles driving in areas of interest. Incorporating heatmap information into the evaluation, the system identifies locations for optimized pickup or drop-off in accordance with where pedestrians would likely go. One aspect involves classifying different objects, for instance identifying one or more objects as people who may be walking versus riding a bicycle. Once classified, information about the paths is used to obtain a the heatmap associated with the walking paths.",
  "title": "INFERRING GOOD USER PICKUP LOCATIONS FROM DETECTED WALKING PATHS"
}