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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2004
Tomohiro Yamamura, Yokohama, JP;
Nobuyuki Kuge, Yokosuka, JP;
Tomohiro Yamamura, Yokohama, JP;
Nobuyuki Kuge, Yokosuka, JP;
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Abstract
An intention estimation system and method with confidence indication for providing operation assistance based on an operator's intention. A current operation performed by the operator is detected, and data related to an estimated intention of the operator is generated based on the detected operation. A confidence index of the estimated intention of the operator is then determined. The confidence index indicates, for example, the reliability or strength of the estimated intention. An operation assistance may be provided based on the estimated intention and the confidence index.