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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2008
Nobuyuki Kuge, Yokosuka, JP;
Tomohiro Yamamura, Yokohama, JP;
Dario Salvucci, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Nobuyuki Kuge, Yokosuka, JP;
Tomohiro Yamamura, Yokohama, JP;
Dario Salvucci, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Tokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Abstract
An intention estimation and operation assistance system for estimating an operator's intention and providing assistance to operation of a machine. Reference data, such as the operation of a plurality of hypothetical operators, is provided for comparison with the operation of a real operator, to determine an estimated intention of the operator. The estimated operator is utilized to alter the operation of the machine, to provide a safer and/or smoother operation experience in operating the machine.