Conflict Resolution Based on Object Behavioral Determination and Collaborative Relative Positioning

摘要

Using distributed positioning, collaborative behavioral determination, and probabilistic conflict resolution objects can independently identify and resolve potential conflicts before the occur. In one embodiment of the invention, interactive tags and other sensor resources associated with each of a plurality of objects provide among the objects relative positional data and state information. Using this information each object develops a spatial awareness of its environment, including the positional and action of nearby objects so as to, when necessary, modify its behavior to more effectively achieve an objective and resolve potential conflicts.

主权项

1. A method for behavioral determination and conflict resolution by an object, comprising:
identifying a presence of one or more nearby objects; developing a local spatial awareness of an environment including the one or more nearby objects wherein the local spatial awareness includes relative range, bearing and motion of each of the one or more nearby objects; correlating the local spatial awareness of the local environment with a primary course of action of the object; determining one or more probabilistic conflicts between the local spatial awareness and the primary course of action of the object; and responsive to determining one or more probabilistic conflicts, modifying a behavior of the object.