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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2015
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Brielle Reiff, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Jinesh J Jain, San Mateo, CA (US);
Sneha Kadetotad, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for distinguishing lane markings for a vehicle to follow. Automated driving or driving assist vehicles utilize sensors to help the vehicle navigate on roadways or in parking areas. The sensors can utilize, for example, the painted surface markings to help guide the vehicle on its path. Aspects of the invention use a first type of sensor and at least a second different type of sensor to identify road surface markings. When ambiguity is detected between road surface markings, decision making algorithms identify the correct set of markings for a vehicle to abide by. The sensors also identify the location and trajectory of neighboring vehicles to increase confidence with respect to the identified road-surface markings.