Two-Level Path Planning for Autonomous VehiclesDescribed is a two-level optimal path planning process for autonomous tractor-trailer trucks which incorporates offline planning, online planning, and utilizing online estimation and perception result…DRIVE·Dec 11·1 min readFollowB60W60/0011TUSIMPLE, INC.
WIND GUST DETECTION BY AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLEAn autonomous vehicle includes a detection system for identifying the presence changes in wind incident on the autonomous vehicle, particularly wind gusts. The detection system may include one or more…DRIVE·Jan 16·1 min readFollowB60W60/0015TUSIMPLE, INC.
VEHICLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION DETERMINATIONTechniques are described for determining weight distribution of a vehicle. A method of performing autonomous driving operation includes determining a vehicle weight distribution that values for each a…DRIVE·Sep 26·1 min readFollowG01G19/086TUSIMPLE, INC.
CLASSIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF OBJECTS FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGAn autonomous vehicle can classify and prioritize agent of interest (AOI) objects located around the autonomous vehicle to manage computational resources. An example method performed by an autonomous …DRIVE·May 9·1 min readFollowB60W60/0016TUSIMPLE, INC.
LANE MARKING LOCALIZATIONVarious embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system and method for lane marking localization that may be utilized by autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles traveling within the lane. In the…DRIVE·Apr 18·1 min readFollowG01C21/3602TUSIMPLE, INC.
REDUNDANT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESA redundant hardware and software architecture can be designed to enable vehicles to be operated in an autonomous mode while improving the reliability and/or safety of such vehicles. A system for redu…DRIVE·Apr 11·1 min readFollowB60W50/023TUSIMPLE, INC.
FEATURE MATCHING AND CORRESPONDENCE REFINEMENT AND 3D SUBMAP POSITION REFINEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CENTIMETER PRECISION LOCALIZATION USING CAMERA-BASED SUBMAP AND LIDAR-BASED GLOBAL MAPA system is disclosed including at least one memory including computer program instructions, which when executed by at least one processor, cause the system to at least generate, based on a plurality …DRIVE·Apr 4·1 min readFollowG01C21/1656TUSIMPLE, INC.
ADAPTIVE ILLUMINATION FOR A TIME-OF-FLIGHT CAMERA ON A VEHICLEDisclosed are devices, systems and methods for capturing an image. In one aspect an electronic camera apparatus includes an image sensor with a plurality of pixel regions. The apparatus further includ…DRIVE·Mar 28·1 min readFollowH04N23/73TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROL TO MINIMIZE ENERGY COSTA system and method for autonomous vehicle control to minimize energy cost are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: generating a plurality of potential routings and related vehicle motion cont…DRIVE·Mar 14·1 min readFollowG05D1/0005TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE REAL-TIME MULTI-OBJECT TRACKINGA system and method for online real-time multi-object tracking is disclosed. A particular embodiment can be configured to: receive image frame data from at least one camera associated with an autonomo…DRIVE·Feb 8·1 min readFollowG06T7/277TUSIMPLE, INC.
CALIBRATION FRAMEWORK FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SIMULATION TECHNOLOGYVehicle dynamics related parameter(s) of an autonomous vehicle model can be calibrated so that the autonomous vehicle model can more accurately determine the driving related behaviors of the autonomou…DRIVE·Feb 1·1 min readFollowB60W50/06TUSIMPLE, INC.
POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESDevices, systems, and methods for power distribution in autonomous vehicles are described. An example method of power distribution includes receiving, by a controller disposed in a vehicle, an indicat…DRIVE·Feb 1·1 min readFollowB60R16/0238TUSIMPLE, INC.
HYBRID SIMULATION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESTechniques are disclosed for performing hybrid simulation operations with an autonomous vehicle. A method of testing autonomous vehicle operations includes receiving, by a computer, a pre-configured s…DRIVE·Jan 25·1 min readFollowB60W50/045TUSIMPLE, INC.
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SIMULATION SYSTEMTechniques for analysis of autonomous vehicle operations are described. As an example, a method of autonomous vehicle operation includes storing sensor data from one or more sensors located on the aut…DRIVE·Jan 4·1 min readFollowB60W30/18TUSIMPLE, INC.
WHEEL TORQUE ESTIMATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGDevices, systems, and methods for estimating wheel torque in an autonomous vehicle include a method for controlling a vehicle includes using a dual filter framework to generate an updated estimate of …DRIVE·Dec 28·2 min readFollowB60W60/0015TUSIMPLE, INC.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAP CONSTRUCTIONA method of retrieving a map includes receiving a grid data of the map comprising lane segments, wherein the grid data includes an array of grids each associated with a list including none or at least…DRIVE·Dec 21·1 min readFollowG06V20/588TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH PROXIMATE VEHICLE DETECTIONA system and method for adaptive cruise control with proximate vehicle detection are disclosed. The example embodiment can be configured for: receiving input object data from a subsystem of a host veh…DRIVE·Nov 23·1 min readFollowB60W30/16TUSIMPLE, INC.
TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESTechniques are described for managing temperature in an autonomous vehicle. An exemplary method comprises performing autonomous driving operations that operate the autonomous vehicle in an autonomous …DRIVE·Nov 9·1 min readFollowH05K7/202TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEM-LEVEL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESDevices, systems and methods for using system-level malfunction indicators to monitor the operation and resiliency of the autonomous driving system components are described. One example of a method fo…DRIVE·Nov 2·1 min readFollowG01R31/007TUSIMPLE, INC.
IMAGES FOR PERCEPTION MODULES OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESDisclosed are devices, systems and methods for processing an image. In one aspect a method includes receiving an image from a sensor array including an x-y array of pixels, each pixel in the x-y array…DRIVE·Nov 2·1 min readFollowG06T5/002TUSIMPLE, INC.
INTELLIGENT DETECTION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLESAn autonomous vehicle detects an approaching emergency vehicle by performing a plurality of types of analysis of signals output by sensors in the vehicle. Each type of analysis generates a different p…DRIVE·Oct 26·1 min readFollowG08G1/096725TUSIMPLE, INC.
VEHICLE POWERTRAIN INTEGRATED PREDICTIVE DYNAMIC CONTROL FOR AUTONOMOUS DRIVINGDevices, systems, and methods for integrated predictive dynamic control of a vehicle powertrain in an autonomous vehicle are described. An example method for controlling a vehicle includes generating,…DRIVE·Oct 26·1 min readFollowB60W30/19TUSIMPLE, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESDescribed are devices, systems and methods for managing a supplemental brake control system in autonomous vehicles. In some aspects, a supplemental brake management system includes brake control hardw…DRIVE·Oct 19·1 min readFollowB60T8/171TUSIMPLE, INC.
AUDITORY ASSISTANT MODULE FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESDisclosed are devices, systems and methods for an audio assistant in an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. In one aspect the informational audio assistant receives a first set of data from a vehic…DRIVE·Oct 19·1 min readFollowB60W50/14TUSIMPLE, INC.
PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLESImage processing techniques are described to obtain an image from a camera located on a vehicle while the vehicle is being driven, cropping a portion of the obtained image corresponding to a region of…DRIVE·Oct 12·1 min readFollowG06V10/25TUSIMPLE, INC.
DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEMS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATIONSDisclosed are distributed computing systems and methods for controlling multiple autonomous control modules and subsystems in an autonomous vehicle. In some aspects of the disclosed technology, a comp…DRIVE·Oct 12·1 min readFollowB60W60/0017TUSIMPLE, INC.
ANGLE AND ORIENTATION MEASUREMENTS FOR VEHICLES WITH MULTIPLE DRIVABLE SECTIONSTechniques are described for measuring angle and/or orientation of a rear drivable section (e.g., a trailer unit of a semi-trailer truck) relative to a front drivable section (e.g., a tractor unit of …DRIVE·Oct 5·1 min readFollowB60D1/245TUSIMPLE, INC.
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE HANDLING IN UNUSUAL DRIVING EVENTSA method of operating an autonomous vehicle includes detecting, based on an input received from a sensor of an autonomous vehicle that is being navigated by an on-board computer system, an occurrence …DRIVE·Sep 7·2 min readFollowB60W60/0015TUSIMPLE, INC.
LIDAR MIRROR SENSOR ASSEMBLYDisclosed are devices, systems, and methods for a LiDAR mirror assembly mounted on a vehicle, such as an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. For example, a LiDAR mirror assembly may include a base …DRIVE·Aug 3·1 min readFollowB60R1/12TUSIMPLE, INC.
VEHICLE-BASED ROTATING CAMERA METHODS AND SYSTEMSDisclosed are devices, systems and methods for using a rotating camera for vehicular operation. One example of a method for improving driving includes determining, by a processor in the vehicle, that …DRIVE·Apr 13·1 min readFollowG08G1/0175TUSIMPLE, INC.
CAMERA MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A VEHICLEDisclosed is a camera mounting apparatus for a vehicle that attaches the camera to the vehicle, isolates the camera from vibration at the mounting points, and accommodates thermal expansion and contra…DRIVE·Apr 13·1 min readFollowB60R11/04TUSIMPLE, INC.
ADAPTIVE ILLUMINATION FOR A TIME-OF-FLIGHT CAMERA ON A VEHICLEDisclosed are devices, systems and methods for capturing an image. In one aspect an electronic camera apparatus includes an image sensor with a plurality of pixel regions. The apparatus further includ…DRIVE·Mar 9·1 min readFollowH04N5/2353TUSIMPLE, INC.
TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL A DRIVING BEHAVIOR OF A VEHICLE WHEN A FAILURE OCCURSTechniques are described to enable a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle, to steer and/or apply brakes on a road when a failure condition occurs. An example method for autonomous driving operation …DRIVE·Jan 26·1 min readFollowB60W50/029TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLEAn autonomous vehicle (AV) includes features that allows the AV to comply with applicable regulations and statues for performing safe driving operation. An example method for operating the AV includes…DRIVE·Dec 1·1 min readFollowB60W60/0027TUSIMPLE, INC.
VEHICLE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION DETERMINATIONTechniques are described for determining weight distribution of a vehicle. A method of performing autonomous driving operation includes determining a vehicle weight distribution that values for each a…DRIVE·Dec 1·1 min readFollowG01G19/086TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLEAn autonomous vehicle (AV) includes features that allows the AV to comply with applicable regulations and statues for performing safe driving operation. An example method for operating an AV includes …DRIVE·Nov 17·1 min readFollowG05D1/0038TUSIMPLE, INC.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CONTROL TO MINIMIZE ENERGY COSTA system and method for autonomous vehicle control to minimize energy cost are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: generating a plurality of potential routings and related vehicle motion cont…DRIVE·Oct 6·1 min readFollowG05D1/0005TUSIMPLE, INC.
TECHNIQUES TO COMPENSATE FOR MOVEMENT OF SENSORS IN A VEHICLETechniques are described for compensating for movements of sensors. A method includes receiving two sets of sensor data from two sets of sensors, where a first set of sensors are located on a roof of …DRIVE·Sep 8·2 min readFollowH04N5/23267TUSIMPLE, INC.
REDUNDANT POWER BRIDGE BATTERY ARCHITECTUREDevices, systems, and methods for constant and reliable power distribution, using a redundant power bridge battery architecture, in autonomous vehicles are described. An example method includes determ…DRIVE·Aug 25·1 min readFollowB60R16/0238TUSIMPLE, INC.
MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE OPERATIONDisclosed are devices, systems and methods for a monitoring system for autonomous vehicle operation. In some embodiments, a vehicle may perform self-tests, generate a report based on the results, and …DRIVE·Aug 4·1 min readFollowB60W50/0205TUSIMPLE, INC.
