Autonomous vehicle window clearing

摘要

At least one datum is received relating to a condition of a window in the vehicle. A determination is made to change a parameter based on the at least one datum, the parameter governing clearing the window. An instruction is provided to initiate or change operation of a vehicle component based on the change of the parameter.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a laser sensor arranged to provide at least one first datum obtained based on a laser beam directed at a window in a vehicle; one or more rain sensors, including at least one of a camera and a moisture sensor, arranged to provide at least one second datum based on a condition of the window in the vehicle; and a computer, the computer comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the computer is configured to:
receive from the laser sensor the at least one first datum, and determine that the at least one first datum relates to a condition of at least an interior surface of the window;receive from the one or more rain sensors the at least one second datum;determine to change a parameter based on the at least one first datum and the at least one second datum, the parameter governing clearing the window; andprovide an instruction to initiate or change operation of a vehicle component based on the change of the parameter.