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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2023
Applicant:
GM Cruise Holdings Llc, San Francisco, CA (US);
Inventor:
Jeffrey Brandon, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Assignee:
GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC, San Francisco, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60W 40/13 (2012.01); G01B 11/06 (2006.01); G01G 19/12 (2006.01); G06T 7/60 (2017.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60W 40/13 (2013.01); G01B 11/0616 (2013.01); G01G 19/12 (2013.01); G06T 7/60 (2013.01); B60W 2040/1323 (2013.01); G06T 2207/20081 (2013.01); G06T 2207/30252 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting snow and ice accumulation on a vehicle. In particular, systems and methods are provided for utilizing on-board sensors to automate the process of detecting snow and ice accumulation on surfaces of an autonomous vehicle. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for utilizing on-board sensors to monitor snow and ice accumulation on surfaces of an autonomous vehicle. Automating the detection and monitoring of snow and ice accumulation on a vehicle can minimize physical inspections and unnecessary interruptions to vehicle operation in wintry conditions.