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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 13, 2018
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Gary P. Bertollini, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Joseph F. Szczerba, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Roy J. Mathieu, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Alicia Napoleon, Royal Oak, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system for initiating and executing an automated lane change maneuver in a vehicle may include a steering wheel interface having a display; and a monitor to detect a viewing direction of the user. The interface may detect a first predetermined gesture by the user; in response to the first predetermined gesture, transmit a first signal to the vehicle instructing the vehicle to prepare for the automated lane change maneuver; display a status of the automated lane change maneuver; display a prompt for the user to visually confirm safety of the automated lane change maneuver. The monitor may continuously detect the viewing direction of the user; and in response to the viewing direction of the user changing, transmit a second signal to the vehicle instructing the vehicle to execute the automated lane change maneuver.