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公开(公告)号：US20230029673A1
公开(公告)日：2023-02-02
申请号：US17963421
申请日：2022-10-11
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be provided. With the customer's permission, an identity of a vehicle operator may be identified and a vehicle operator profile may be retrieved. Operating data regarding autonomous operation features operating the vehicle may be received from vehicle-mounted sensors. When a request to disable an autonomous feature is received, a risk level for the autonomous feature is determined and compared with a driver behavior setting for the autonomous feature stored in the vehicle operator profile. Based upon the risk level comparison, the autonomous vehicle retains control of vehicle or the autonomous feature is disengaged depending upon which is the safer driver—the autonomous vehicle or the vehicle human occupant. As a result, unsafe disengagement of self-driving functionality for autonomous vehicles may be alleviated. Insurance discounts may be provided for autonomous vehicles having this safety functionality.
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公开(公告)号：US20220318924A1
公开(公告)日：2022-10-06
申请号：US17847444
申请日：2022-06-23
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen A. Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
IPC: G06Q40/08
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for generating or updating usage-based insurance policies for autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles may be provided. A request to generate an insurance quote may be received via wireless communication, and with the customer's permission, risk levels associated with intended usage by the customer of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. An insurance policy may be adjusted based upon the risk levels and the intended vehicle usage. The insurance policy may then be presented on the customer's mobile device for review and approval. In some aspects, the vehicle may be rented, and the intended vehicle usage is measured in distance or duration of vehicle operation. Insurance discounts may be provided to risk averse vehicle owners based upon low risk levels.
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公开(公告)号：US11247670B1
公开(公告)日：2022-02-15
申请号：US16418385
申请日：2019-05-21
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, an identity of a vehicle operator may be determined and a vehicle operator profile and/or operating data regarding autonomous operation features of the vehicle may be received after the vehicle operator opts into a rewards program and agrees to share their data. Autonomous operation and vehicle operator risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. Based upon the risk levels and/or comparison thereof, one or more autonomous operation features may be disengaged. A preparedness level of the vehicle operator to assume or reassume control of operating the vehicle is determined prior to disengagement. If satisfactory, an alert is presented to the vehicle operator prior to disengagement of the autonomous operation features.
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公开(公告)号：US11173918B1
公开(公告)日：2021-11-16
申请号：US16266162
申请日：2019-02-04
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A Wazeer , Shawn C Bennett , Steven Cielocha , Ronny S Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be provided. With a vehicle owner's permission, a vehicle operator identity may be determined; and operating data regarding the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be received from one or more vehicle-mounted sensors. Based upon the received operating data, (i) autonomous operation risk levels associated with autonomous vehicle operation; and (ii) operator risk levels associated with autonomous vehicle operation by the vehicle operator may be determined. Based upon a comparison of the autonomous operation versus vehicle operator risk levels, the autonomous features may be engaged if it is safer for the vehicle to travel autonomously. Insurance discounts may be provided to risk averse vehicle owners having this safety functionality.
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公开(公告)号：US20210118249A1
公开(公告)日：2021-04-22
申请号：US14934357
申请日：2015-11-06
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for responding to damage to an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle relating to a collision or other loss may be provided. With the customer's permission, an indication of damage to the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, and/or operating data regarding operation of the vehicle during (i) a time period without the damage to the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, and (ii) a time period with the damage to the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be received. Repairs associated with the damage may be determined based upon the operating data, as well as an expected cost associated with the repairs. Insurance discounts may be provided to risk averse customers that timely repair damaged vehicles or features that impact vehicle safety.
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公开(公告)号：US10943303B1
公开(公告)日：2021-03-09
申请号：US16170130
申请日：2018-10-25
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A Wazeer , Shawn C Bennett , Steven C Cielocha , Ronny S Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, with the insurance customer's permission, operation of an autonomous (or semi-autonomous vehicle) by a vehicle operator may be monitored. Based upon vehicle and/or other data analysis, an identity of the operator may be determined, and operating data regarding the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle while the operator at least partially controls the autonomous vehicle may be monitored. A vehicle operator profile that includes information regarding an operating style of the vehicle operator based upon the operating data may be determined. Risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous vehicle based upon the information regarding the vehicle operator's operating style may be determined. Insurance discounts may be provided to risk averse vehicle owners and/or operators, or those that utilize vehicle risk mitigation or prevention technology.
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公开(公告)号：US20210041879A1
公开(公告)日：2021-02-11
申请号：US17078640
申请日：2020-10-23
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, vehicle operation safety may be enhanced. An environmental or weather condition (e.g., hail, storm, wind) may be identified that presents a hazard to an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. With the customer's permission, when it is determined that the vehicle is parked in an unprotected location, a protected or covered location to park the vehicle may be identified, a route to that location may be determined, and the vehicle may be directed to travel automatically to the protected location under the operation of autonomous operation features. Insurance discounts or cost savings may be provided to risk averse insurance customers based upon the self-parking functionality that will reduce or mitigate damage to insured vehicles caused by adverse conditions, falling trees or power lines, hail, etc.
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公开(公告)号：US10915965B1
公开(公告)日：2021-02-09
申请号：US14934355
申请日：2015-11-06
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
IPC: G06Q40/08
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for generating or updating usage-based insurance policies for autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles may be provided. A request to generate an insurance quote may be received via wireless communication, and with the customer's permission, risk levels associated with intended usage by the customer of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. An insurance policy may be adjusted based upon the risk levels and the intended vehicle usage. The insurance policy may then be presented on the customer's mobile device for review and approval. In some aspects, the vehicle may be rented, and the intended vehicle usage is measured in distance or duration of vehicle operation. Insurance discounts may be provided to risk averse vehicle owners based upon low risk levels.
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公开(公告)号：US20210031779A1
公开(公告)日：2021-02-04
申请号：US17074397
申请日：2020-10-19
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Aaron Scott Chan , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, with the customer's permission, a vehicle operator in an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined by a sensor disposed within the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle or a mobile computing device associated with the vehicle operator. A determination may be made as to whether the vehicle operator is authorized to operate the vehicle based upon the determined identity of the vehicle operator; and if the vehicle operator is not authorized, an alert may be generated and/or the vehicle may be caused to not operate. Alternatively, autonomous operation features may be automatically engaged to automatically drive the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle to a safe location when the operator is not authorized. Insurance discounts may be provided based upon the anti-theft functionality.
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公开(公告)号：US20210031756A1
公开(公告)日：2021-02-04
申请号：US17073823
申请日：2020-10-19
Inventor： Brian Mark Fields , Chien Che Huang , Mohamed A. Wazeer , Shawn C. Bennett , Steven C. Cielocha , Ronny S. Bryant , Stephen Kohaus , Terry Quakenbush , Richard A. Novak , Craig M. Main , Weixin Wu , Torri Wollenschlager , Carol Marie Csanda , Stacey Gorsuch , Todd Binion , Aaron Scott Chan
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, the operating status of the features, the identity of a vehicle operator, risk levels for operation of the vehicle by the vehicle operator, or damage to the vehicle may be determined based upon sensor or other data. According to further aspects, decisions regarding transferring control between the features and the vehicle operator may be made based upon sensor data and information regarding the vehicle operator. Additional aspects may recommend or install updates to the autonomous operation features based upon determined risk levels. Some aspects may include monitoring transportation infrastructure and communicating information about the infrastructure to vehicles.
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