ABSTRACT
Abstract
A maintenance system can be used with a self-driving vehicle. The maintenance system can include a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle. The maintenance system can include a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside the vehicle and a communication system configured to send wireless communications to a remote computing device in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/134,190; filed Sep. 18, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/128,334; filed Sep. 11, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/863,903; filed Jan. 8, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/049,275; filed Jul. 30, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/181,413; filed Jun. 14, 2016; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/099,565; filed Apr. 14, 2016; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/248,910; filed Aug. 26, 2016; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/589,619; filed May 8, 2017; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
BACKGROUND
Field
Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to vehicles. Certain embodiments relate to self-driving vehicles.
Description of Related Art
Vehicles typically require a driver. These vehicles often can only perform actions when directly steered by the driver. However, self-driving vehicles are not reliant upon drivers and can perform actions based upon particular events. Self-driving vehicles can dramatically increase travel safety and convenience. As a result, there is a need for systems and methods that enable self-driving vehicles to perform actions based upon particular events.
SUMMARY
Self-driving vehicles will save tens of thousands of lives per year. The majority of vehicle-related deaths are caused by driver error. Tests have shown that self-driving vehicles nearly eliminate self-inflicted accidents (although they are not immune to accidents caused by human drivers of other vehicles). Self-driving vehicles have unlimited attention spans and can process complex sensor data nearly instantaneously. The ability of self-driving vehicles to save lives is so impressive that society has a moral imperative to develop self-driving technology such that it can be widely adopted.
Self-driving vehicles also have the ability to dramatically save time and improve convenience in roadway travel. Specifically, self-driving vehicles have unlimited potential to learn and predict human behavior and perform actions accordingly. Some embodiments enable a self-driving vehicle to monitor human activity and predict when and where the human will be located and whether the human needs a ride from the self-driving vehicle. Self-driving vehicles will be able to perform such tasks with incredible efficacy and accuracy that will allow self-driving vehicles to proliferate at a much faster rate than would otherwise be the case.
Some embodiments comprise a maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle. In some embodiments, maintenance systems comprise a camera system coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The camera system can be configured to take a picture of an item left behind by a first rider. Maintenance systems can comprise a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle to a first location to remove the item.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera coupled to a ceiling of the vehicle and directed towards a first row of the vehicle, and the camera system comprises a second camera coupled to the ceiling of the vehicle and directed towards a second row of the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera coupled to a rear-view mirror of the vehicle and directed towards a first row of the vehicle, and the camera system comprises a second camera coupled to a ceiling of the vehicle and directed towards a second row of the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera located in a trunk area of the vehicle such that the first camera is configured to enable an image analysis system to determine if the item is left in the trunk area.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises an image analysis system configured to detect the item left behind by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system after the first baseline image.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to automatically drive the vehicle to the first location to remove the item in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left by the first rider.
Some embodiments comprise a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider. The first wireless communication can be configured to notify the first rider that the item was left behind.
In some embodiments, the communication system is configured to send a second wireless communication comprising a third image of the item to the remote computing device in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider. The third image can enable the rider to see the item on a display of her remote computing device.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive an address of the first location from the remote computing device in response to the communication system sending the first wireless communication.
In some embodiments, the first location is an address at which the first rider has requested to pick up the item. The address can be the rider's current address. The address can also be a location at which the rider is not currently located by at which the rider (or the rider's representative) plans to meet the vehicle (or another vehicle carrying the item) to retrieve the item.
In some embodiments, the communication system is configured to receive a third wireless communication from the remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to the communication system sending the first wireless communication. The third wireless communication can comprise instructions for shipping the item.
In some embodiments, the first location is a shipping location (such as a FedEx, UPS, or USPS facility) configured to remove the item from the vehicle and configured to ship the item according to the shipping instructions. The vehicle management system can be configured to enable removing the item from the vehicle once the vehicle is located at the shipping location.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive the first location of a service area configured to clean the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to the service area to remove the item in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left by the first rider.
Some embodiments comprise a third image taken by the camera system in response to the vehicle leaving the service area. Some embodiments comprise a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication comprising the third image to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle. The first wireless communication can be configured to enable the manager to verify that the item was removed from the vehicle.
Some embodiments comprise a third image taken by the camera system. The image analysis system can be configured to compare the third image to the second image to detect that the item was removed from the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to fine an account of the first rider in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider.
In some embodiments, a communication system is configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider. The first wireless communication can comprise a third image taken by the camera system. The third image can be configured to show the item. The first wireless communication can be configured to ask the first rider if the item belongs to the first rider. The communication system can be configured to receive a second wireless communication from the remote computing device in response to the first wireless communication. The second wireless communication can be configured to inform the maintenance system that the first rider is an owner of the item. The maintenance system can comprise a memory configured to record that the first rider is the owner of the item.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises a location detection system configured to receive the first location of a remote computing device associated with the first rider to enable the vehicle management system to autonomously drive the vehicle to the first location in response to an image analysis system detecting the item left by the first rider.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises an image analysis system configured to detect the item left behind by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image (of the interior) taken by the camera system after the first baseline image.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises a communication system having an antenna, a transmitter, and a receiver. The communication system can be configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider.
In some embodiments, the first wireless communication is configured to notify the manager that the item was left behind. The communication system can be configured to send a second wireless communication comprising a third image of the item to the remote computing device in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive a third wireless communication from the remote computing device in response to the communication system sending the first wireless communication. The third second wireless communication can be configured to instruct the vehicle management system to autonomously drive the vehicle to the first location to remove the item.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to determine that the first rider has exited the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to cause the camera system to take a first interior image of the interior of the vehicle in response to determining that the first rider has exited the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system further comprises an image analysis system having at least one processor and a memory comprising program instructions (e.g., code modules configured to be executed by one or more computers) that when executed by the at least one processor are configured to cause the image analysis system to detect the item left behind by analyzing the first interior image taken by the camera system after the first rider has exited the vehicle. The first location can be a vehicle cleaning facility. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to the vehicle cleaning facility to remove the item in response to the image analysis system detecting the item.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the vehicle management system can be configured to make the vehicle available to accept a pick-up request of a second rider. In the second mode, the vehicle management system can be configured to make the vehicle unavailable to accept the pick-up request. The vehicle management system can be configured to be in the second mode from a first time at which the image analysis system detects the item left behind. The vehicle management system can be configured to exit the second mode and enter the first mode in response to at least one of the item being removed, receiving an indication that the vehicle has been cleaned, and the vehicle leaving a vehicle cleaning station.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to determine that the first rider has exited the vehicle in response to (1) receiving a location of a remote computing device associated with the first rider and determining that the location is not inside the vehicle, (2) failing to detect a direct wireless communication from the remote computing device to an antenna of the vehicle, (3) determining, by the image analysis system, that a second interior image does not show the first rider, and/or (4) determining, by the image analysis system, that an infrared image of the interior of the vehicle does not show the first rider.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises at least one processor and a memory comprising program instructions that when executed by the at least one processor cause the maintenance system to (1) compare a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system after the first baseline image to detect the item left behind by the first rider, and/or (2) drive, by the vehicle management system, the vehicle to the first location to remove the item in response to the detecting the item. The program instructions can comprise code modules configured to be executed by one or more computers located in the vehicle and/or located away from the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the first location is a first vehicle cleaning facility. The program instructions can be configured to select the first vehicle cleaning facility based at least in part on determining a distance from the vehicle to the first vehicle cleaning facility and/or based at least in part on determining that the first vehicle cleaning facility is approved by a manager of the vehicle. The memory can comprise a list vehicle cleaning facilities that were approved by the manager of the vehicle. The program instructions can be configured to choose a cleaning facility that was previously approved by the manager and is located near the current location of the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the program instructions are configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to detecting the item. The first wireless communication can comprise an image of the item. The program instructions can be configured to receive a second wireless communication from the remote computing device in response to sending the first wireless communication. The second wireless communication can comprise an instruction (e.g., from the first rider) to return the item. The program instructions can be configured to drive, by the vehicle management system, the vehicle to the first location in response to the instruction.
Some embodiments comprise a maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle. A maintenance system can comprise a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside a cabin of the vehicle; a communi
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/134,190; filed Sep. 18, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/128,334; filed Sep. 11, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/863,903; filed Jan. 8, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/049,275; filed Jul. 30, 2018; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/181,413; filed Jun. 14, 2016; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/099,565; filed Apr. 14, 2016; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/248,910; filed Aug. 26, 2016; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
The entire contents of the following application are incorporated by reference herein: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/589,619; filed May 8, 2017; and entitled SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS.
BACKGROUND
Field
Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to vehicles. Certain embodiments relate to self-driving vehicles.
Description of Related Art
Vehicles typically require a driver. These vehicles often can only perform actions when directly steered by the driver. However, self-driving vehicles are not reliant upon drivers and can perform actions based upon particular events. Self-driving vehicles can dramatically increase travel safety and convenience. As a result, there is a need for systems and methods that enable self-driving vehicles to perform actions based upon particular events.
SUMMARY
Self-driving vehicles will save tens of thousands of lives per year. The majority of vehicle-related deaths are caused by driver error. Tests have shown that self-driving vehicles nearly eliminate self-inflicted accidents (although they are not immune to accidents caused by human drivers of other vehicles). Self-driving vehicles have unlimited attention spans and can process complex sensor data nearly instantaneously. The ability of self-driving vehicles to save lives is so impressive that society has a moral imperative to develop self-driving technology such that it can be widely adopted.
Self-driving vehicles also have the ability to dramatically save time and improve convenience in roadway travel. Specifically, self-driving vehicles have unlimited potential to learn and predict human behavior and perform actions accordingly. Some embodiments enable a self-driving vehicle to monitor human activity and predict when and where the human will be located and whether the human needs a ride from the self-driving vehicle. Self-driving vehicles will be able to perform such tasks with incredible efficacy and accuracy that will allow self-driving vehicles to proliferate at a much faster rate than would otherwise be the case.
Some embodiments comprise a maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle. In some embodiments, maintenance systems comprise a camera system coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The camera system can be configured to take a picture of an item left behind by a first rider. Maintenance systems can comprise a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle to a first location to remove the item.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera coupled to a ceiling of the vehicle and directed towards a first row of the vehicle, and the camera system comprises a second camera coupled to the ceiling of the vehicle and directed towards a second row of the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera coupled to a rear-view mirror of the vehicle and directed towards a first row of the vehicle, and the camera system comprises a second camera coupled to a ceiling of the vehicle and directed towards a second row of the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera located in a trunk area of the vehicle such that the first camera is configured to enable an image analysis system to determine if the item is left in the trunk area.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises an image analysis system configured to detect the item left behind by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system after the first baseline image.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to automatically drive the vehicle to the first location to remove the item in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left by the first rider.
Some embodiments comprise a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider. The first wireless communication can be configured to notify the first rider that the item was left behind.
In some embodiments, the communication system is configured to send a second wireless communication comprising a third image of the item to the remote computing device in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider. The third image can enable the rider to see the item on a display of her remote computing device.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive an address of the first location from the remote computing device in response to the communication system sending the first wireless communication.
In some embodiments, the first location is an address at which the first rider has requested to pick up the item. The address can be the rider's current address. The address can also be a location at which the rider is not currently located by at which the rider (or the rider's representative) plans to meet the vehicle (or another vehicle carrying the item) to retrieve the item.
In some embodiments, the communication system is configured to receive a third wireless communication from the remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to the communication system sending the first wireless communication. The third wireless communication can comprise instructions for shipping the item.
In some embodiments, the first location is a shipping location (such as a FedEx, UPS, or USPS facility) configured to remove the item from the vehicle and configured to ship the item according to the shipping instructions. The vehicle management system can be configured to enable removing the item from the vehicle once the vehicle is located at the shipping location.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive the first location of a service area configured to clean the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to the service area to remove the item in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left by the first rider.
Some embodiments comprise a third image taken by the camera system in response to the vehicle leaving the service area. Some embodiments comprise a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication comprising the third image to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle. The first wireless communication can be configured to enable the manager to verify that the item was removed from the vehicle.
Some embodiments comprise a third image taken by the camera system. The image analysis system can be configured to compare the third image to the second image to detect that the item was removed from the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to fine an account of the first rider in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider.
In some embodiments, a communication system is configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider. The first wireless communication can comprise a third image taken by the camera system. The third image can be configured to show the item. The first wireless communication can be configured to ask the first rider if the item belongs to the first rider. The communication system can be configured to receive a second wireless communication from the remote computing device in response to the first wireless communication. The second wireless communication can be configured to inform the maintenance system that the first rider is an owner of the item. The maintenance system can comprise a memory configured to record that the first rider is the owner of the item.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises a location detection system configured to receive the first location of a remote computing device associated with the first rider to enable the vehicle management system to autonomously drive the vehicle to the first location in response to an image analysis system detecting the item left by the first rider.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises an image analysis system configured to detect the item left behind by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image (of the interior) taken by the camera system after the first baseline image.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises a communication system having an antenna, a transmitter, and a receiver. The communication system can be configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider.
In some embodiments, the first wireless communication is configured to notify the manager that the item was left behind. The communication system can be configured to send a second wireless communication comprising a third image of the item to the remote computing device in response to the image analysis system detecting the item left behind by the first rider.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive a third wireless communication from the remote computing device in response to the communication system sending the first wireless communication. The third second wireless communication can be configured to instruct the vehicle management system to autonomously drive the vehicle to the first location to remove the item.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to determine that the first rider has exited the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to cause the camera system to take a first interior image of the interior of the vehicle in response to determining that the first rider has exited the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system further comprises an image analysis system having at least one processor and a memory comprising program instructions (e.g., code modules configured to be executed by one or more computers) that when executed by the at least one processor are configured to cause the image analysis system to detect the item left behind by analyzing the first interior image taken by the camera system after the first rider has exited the vehicle. The first location can be a vehicle cleaning facility. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to the vehicle cleaning facility to remove the item in response to the image analysis system detecting the item.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the vehicle management system can be configured to make the vehicle available to accept a pick-up request of a second rider. In the second mode, the vehicle management system can be configured to make the vehicle unavailable to accept the pick-up request. The vehicle management system can be configured to be in the second mode from a first time at which the image analysis system detects the item left behind. The vehicle management system can be configured to exit the second mode and enter the first mode in response to at least one of the item being removed, receiving an indication that the vehicle has been cleaned, and the vehicle leaving a vehicle cleaning station.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to determine that the first rider has exited the vehicle in response to (1) receiving a location of a remote computing device associated with the first rider and determining that the location is not inside the vehicle, (2) failing to detect a direct wireless communication from the remote computing device to an antenna of the vehicle, (3) determining, by the image analysis system, that a second interior image does not show the first rider, and/or (4) determining, by the image analysis system, that an infrared image of the interior of the vehicle does not show the first rider.
In some embodiments, the maintenance system comprises at least one processor and a memory comprising program instructions that when executed by the at least one processor cause the maintenance system to (1) compare a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system after the first baseline image to detect the item left behind by the first rider, and/or (2) drive, by the vehicle management system, the vehicle to the first location to remove the item in response to the detecting the item. The program instructions can comprise code modules configured to be executed by one or more computers located in the vehicle and/or located away from the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the first location is a first vehicle cleaning facility. The program instructions can be configured to select the first vehicle cleaning facility based at least in part on determining a distance from the vehicle to the first vehicle cleaning facility and/or based at least in part on determining that the first vehicle cleaning facility is approved by a manager of the vehicle. The memory can comprise a list vehicle cleaning facilities that were approved by the manager of the vehicle. The program instructions can be configured to choose a cleaning facility that was previously approved by the manager and is located near the current location of the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the program instructions are configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with the first rider in response to detecting the item. The first wireless communication can comprise an image of the item. The program instructions can be configured to receive a second wireless communication from the remote computing device in response to sending the first wireless communication. The second wireless communication can comprise an instruction (e.g., from the first rider) to return the item. The program instructions can be configured to drive, by the vehicle management system, the vehicle to the first location in response to the instruction.
Some embodiments comprise a maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle. A maintenance system can comprise a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside a cabin of the vehicle; a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke; and/or a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle.
In some embodiments, a maintenance system comprises a memory having an identification of a first rider of the vehicle. The communication system can comprise an antenna, a transmitter, and/or a receiver. The communication system can be configured to send the identification of the first rider to the remote computing device of the manager in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, a maintenance system comprises a camera system coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The camera system can be configured to take a picture of a first rider smoking. The communication system can be configured to send the picture of the first rider smoking to the remote computing device.
In some embodiments, the camera system comprises a first camera directed towards a first row of the vehicle. The first camera can be configured to take the picture in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the smoke detection system comprises a camera system and an image analysis system configured to detect the smoke inside the vehicle by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of an interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system (of the interior of the vehicle) after the first baseline image.
In some embodiments, the smoke detection system comprises an ionization smoke detector configured to detect cigarette smoking. The smoke detection system can also comprise an optical smoke detector configured to detect electronic cigarette aerosol by analyzing a particle size of the aerosol and determining that the particle size is indicative of electronic cigarette use.
In some embodiments, the smoke detection system comprises at least one optical smoke detector configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke. The communication system is configured to send the first wireless communication identifying the smoke as an aerosol in response to the smoke detection system determining that the particle size is greater than a predetermined threshold. The communication system can be configured to send the first wireless communication identifying the smoke as cigarette smoking in response to the smoke detection system determining that the particle size is less than the predetermined threshold.
In some embodiments, a camera system is coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The camera system can be configured to take a picture of a first rider smoking. The communication system can be configured to send the picture of the first rider smoking to the remote computing device. The first wireless communication can be configured to enable the remote computing device to display the picture of the first rider smoking and to display an indication of whether the smoke is due to the aerosol or the cigarette smoking.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to use the motor to automatically roll down the window in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a ventilation system having a fan to push air in the cabin. The fan can be located inside the dash of the vehicle such that the fan pushes air in the cabin by pushing air through a vent and into the cabin. The vehicle management system can be configured to automatically increase a rate at which the ventilation system pushes outside air into the cabin of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. In several embodiments, the rate is increased by increasing a rotational speed of the fan.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a temperature management system having a thermometer and having at least one of an air conditioner, a heater, and a ventilation system having a fan to circulate air in the cabin. The fan can be located inside a vent inside the dash of the vehicle such that the fan is configured to circulate air in the cabin by pushing air out from a vent. The vehicle management system can be configured to at least one of increase and decrease an ambient temperature inside the cabin by at least ten degrees Fahrenheit in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle to decrease a comfort level of a first rider.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to decrease an ambient temperature inside the cabin by at least ten degrees Fahrenheit and/or by at least twenty degrees Fahrenheit in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle to decrease a comfort level of a first rider. The vehicle management system can be configured to increase an ambient temperature inside the cabin by at least ten degrees Fahrenheit and/or by at least twenty degrees Fahrenheit in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle to decrease a comfort level of a first rider.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to determine a local speed limit and is configured to automatically reduce a speed of the vehicle below the local speed limit in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. Some embodiments include reducing the speed so much that the vehicle stops (e.g., such that the vehicle is parked). The vehicle management system can be configured to determine a suitable parking location in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle, and the vehicle management system can be configured to park the vehicle in the parking location in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a speaker. The speaker can be configured to emit audio commands instructing a first rider of the vehicle to cease smoking in order to cause the vehicle management system to increase the speed and/or start moving again after being stopped in a parking location.
In some embodiments, the vehicle is configured to drive a first rider to a destination selected by the first rider. The vehicle management system can be configured to cease driving towards the destination in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to continue driving towards the destination in response to the smoke detection system no longer detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to fine an account of a first rider of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. The smoke detection system can be configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is larger than a predetermined threshold. The vehicle management system can be configured to fine the account a first amount if the particle size is larger than the predetermined threshold. The vehicle management system can be configured to fine the account a second amount if the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold. The second amount can be larger than the first amount and/or at least 20 percent larger than the first amount. In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a lighting system having at least one light coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The lighting system can be configured to illuminate at least one of a seat of the vehicle and a majority of the cabin. The vehicle management system can be configured to use the lighting system to illuminate at least one of the seat and the majority of the cabin in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a speaker. The speaker can be configured to emit audio commands instructing a first rider of the vehicle to cease smoking. The vehicle management system can be configured to cease illuminating the majority of the cabin in response to the smoke detection system no longer detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system is configured to receive a first location of a service area configured to clean the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to the service area in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the smoke detection system is configured to detect the smoke emitted by a first rider while the vehicle is driving to a drop off location of the first rider. The vehicle management system can comprise a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle available to accept a pick-up request of a second rider. In the second mode, the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to accept the pick-up request. The vehicle management system can be configured to enter the second mode in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to exit the second mode and enter the first mode in response to at least one of receiving an indication that the vehicle has been cleaned and the vehicle leaving a vehicle cleaning station.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a ventilation system having a fan to push air in the cabin. The fan can be embedded in a vent channel of the dash or can be located in any other suitable location. The smoke detection system can be configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold. The vehicle management system can be configured to automatically increase a rate at which the ventilation system pushes outside air into the cabin in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to a service area configured to clean the vehicle in response to determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle. The smoke detection system is configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold. The vehicle management system can be configured to use the motor to automatically roll down the window in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to a service area configured to clean the vehicle in response to determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises at least one of a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle and a ventilation system having a fan to push air in the cabin. The smoke detection system can be configured to detect the smoke emitted by a first rider while the vehicle is driving to a drop off location of the first rider. The smoke detection system can be configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold.
In some embodiments, in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle, the vehicle management system is configured to at least one of use the motor to automatically roll down the window and increase a rate at which the ventilation system pushes the air into the cabin.
In some embodiments, in response to determining that the particle size is larger than the predetermined threshold and after at least one of rolling down the window and increasing the rate, the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle available to pick up a second rider.
In some embodiments, in response to determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold, the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to pick up the second rider until after the vehicle management system has driven the vehicle to a service area configured to clean the vehicle.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle and a rain sensor configured to detect an indication of rain on the vehicle. The smoke detection system can be configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold. The vehicle management system can be configured to use the motor to automatically roll down the window in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle and/or in response to the rain sensor not detecting the indication of the rain. The vehicle management system can be configured to drive the vehicle to a service area configured to clean the vehicle in response to determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold.
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system comprises a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle and a rain sensor configured to detect an indication of rain on the vehicle. The vehicle management system can be configured to use the motor to automatically roll down the window in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle and in response to the rain sensor not detecting the indication of the rain.
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These and other features, aspects, and advantages are described below with reference to the drawings, which are intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the invention. In the drawings, like reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout similar embodiments.
FIG. 1 illustrates a diagrammatic view that includes a self-driving vehicle configured to use a camera system, according to some embodiments.
FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an interior of the self-driving vehicle with cameras located in several areas, according to some embodiments.
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of an interior of the self-driving vehicle with seats facing each other, according to some embodiments.
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a camera device, according to some embodiments.
FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom view of the camera device, according to some embodiments.
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the camera device, according to some embodiments.
FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate diagrammatic views regarding a camera system of a self-driving vehicle, according to some embodiments.
FIG. 9 illustrates a diagrammatic view that includes a self-driving vehicle, a camera system, and a smoke detection system, according to some embodiments.
FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate diagrammatic views of a smoke detection system, according to some embodiments.
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Although certain embodiments and examples are disclosed below, inventive subject matter extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses, and to modifications and equivalents thereof. Thus, the scope of the claims appended hereto is not limited by any of the particular embodiments described below. For example, in any method or process disclosed herein, the acts or operations of the method or process may be performed in any suitable sequence and are not necessarily limited to any particular disclosed sequence. Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in turn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order dependent. Additionally, the structures, systems, and/or devices described herein may be embodied as integrated components or as separate components.
For purposes of comparing various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments are described. Not necessarily all such aspects or advantages are achieved by any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, various embodiments may be carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other aspects or advantages as may also be taught or suggested herein.
Self-driving vehicles will save tens of thousands of lives per year. The majority of vehicle-related deaths are caused by driver errors. Tests have shown that self-driving vehicles nearly eliminate self-inflicted accidents (although they are not immune to accidents caused by human drivers of other vehicles).
Self-driving vehicles typically have unlimited attention spans and can process complex sensor data nearly instantaneously. (Alphabet Inc. and Tesla Motors Inc. have built self-driving vehicles.) The ability of self-driving vehicles to save lives is so impressive that society has a moral imperative to develop self-driving technology such that it can be widely adopted.
Although self-driving vehicles will unlock many safety benefits, there are several barriers to rapid adoption of self-driving vehicles. Some of the embodiments described herein overcome several of these barriers.
Self-driving cars are sometimes referred to as autonomous cars, autonomous vehicles, driverless cars, and driverless vehicles. Various levels of âself-drivingâ behaviors are available to sense surrounding environments and navigate appropriately (e.g., without hitting objects, in a time-efficient manner). Levels of self-driving vehicles comprise Level 1 (Driver Assistance), Level 2 (Partial Automation), Level 3 (Conditional Automation), Level 4 (High Automation), and Level 5 (Full Automation). Of course, other levels and distinctions are possible. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has outlined various levels of self-driving vehicle automation based on information from the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Referring now primarily to FIG. 1 , a vehicle management system 65 can be configured to govern the destinations of a self-driving vehicle 2 . A first rider 1 can have a remote computing device 12 running software configured to enable the first rider 1 to request a ride from a ride service and/or from a particular vehicle.
The first rider 1 can open an âappâ on an iPhone. The âappâ can allow the first rider 1 to request a pick-up time and pick-up location.
The vehicle management system 65 can communicate with the remote computing device 12 of the first rider 1 directly (e.g., via radio communications such as Bluetooth) or indirectly via intermediary communication systems 5 . Arrows
17 , 18 indicate communication. (Many additional communication means and methods are compatible with the embodiments described herein.) An antenna 19 of the self-driving vehicle 2 can enable the vehicle management system 65 to communicate with remote computing devices
12 , 12 b.
A second rider 1 b may request a ride via a second remote computing device 12 b . In some cases, the vehicle management system 65 must choose between providing a ride to a first rider 1 , providing a ride to a second rider 1 b , and/or going to a first location 8 (e.g., to clean the vehicle prior to providing a ride to the first rider 1 and/or to the second rider 1 b ). Arrow 15 indicates the self-driving vehicle 2 driving to the first rider 1 to give the first rider 1 a ride. Arrow 9 indicates the self-driving vehicle 2 driving to the first location 8 instead of driving to pick up the second rider 1 b right after dropping off the first rider 1 . Arrow 16 indicates the self-driving vehicle 2 eventually picking up the second rider 1 b (e.g., after the self-driving vehicle 2 is cleaned).
A person who owns a car is incentivized to keep the car clean because any mess the person leave in the car will be an annoyance to the person in the future. In contrast, a rider (who does not own the car) can leave a mess in the car without having to see the mess in the future. As a result, people who own self-driving vehicles 2 are motivated to keep the self-driving vehicles 2 clean while non-owning riders are more prone to leaving messes in self-driving vehicles 2 . Owners of vehicles 2 will not want to make their self-driving vehicles 2 available for riders
1 , 1 b if the owners are concerned that their vehicles 2 will return messy (after providing the rides). Thus, there is a need for systems that help maintain self-driving vehicles 2 .
An owner of a self-driving vehicle 2 will be reluctant to allow other riders to use the self-driving vehicle 2 (e.g., while the owner is at home or work) if the self-driving vehicle 2 will return messy. In addition, if a first rider 1 leaves a mess in the self-driving vehicle 2 (that is not cleaned up), subsequent riders will be unsatisfied with having to ride in a messy self-driving vehicle 2 .
One option is to clean the self-driving vehicle 2 between each rider. This option, however, is often cost-prohibitive. Unlike rental cars that are often rented for a day or more at a time, self-driving vehicles 2 can be rented for just a few minutes at a time. Driving the self-driving vehicle 2 to a cleaning station after each few minutes of rental time would require far too many unnecessary cleanings and unnecessary miles driven. Some embodiments described herein enable cleaning the self-driving vehicle 2 only when necessary and otherwise permitting the self-driving vehicle 2 to be used by a series of riders without taking the time to clean the self-driving vehicle 2 .
The self-driving vehicle 2 can include two modes. In the first mode, the self-driving vehicle 2 is considered clean and is available to accept a pick-up request. If the maintenance system detects that the self-driving vehicle 2 is unclean inside, then the system can enter a second mode in which the self-driving vehicle 2 is unavailable to accept a pick-up request and instead heads towards a cleaning facility. Once the self-driving vehicle 2 is clean, the system can enter the first mode again. As a result, the self-driving vehicle 2 may drop off the first rider 1 , detect that the self-driving vehicle 2 has an item left behind by the first rider 1 , and then instead of going to pick up the second rider 1 b , can go to a cleaning facility. (Another self-driving vehicle can pick up the second rider 1 b or the second rider 1 b can wait for the self-driving vehicle 2 to be cleaned and then can receive a ride from the self-driving vehicle 2 .)
The vehicle management system 65 can be a portion of the self-driving vehicle 2 . Communication between the vehicle 2 and the vehicle management system 65 can occur via electrical wires that couple the vehicle management system 65 to other portions of the vehicle 2 .
In some embodiments, the vehicle management system 65 is located remotely relative to the self-driving vehicle 2 . Communication between the vehicle 2 and the vehicle management system 65 can occur via wireless communications that travel over intermediary communication systems 5 .
In some embodiments, intermediary communication systems 5 are used to perform each step. Intermediary communication systems 5 can comprise wireless networks, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth systems, cellular networks, telephone networks, Internet systems, servers, cloud computing, remotely located computers, satellite systems, communication systems, and any other suitable means of enabling communication between the various components of embodiments described herein and/or incorporated by reference.
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1. A maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle, the maintenance system comprising:
a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside a cabin of the vehicle;
a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke;
a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle; and
a memory having an identification of a first rider of the vehicle, wherein the communication system is configured to send the identification of the first rider to the remote computing device of the manager in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
2. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the smoke detection system comprises a camera system and an image analysis system configured to detect the smoke inside the vehicle by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of an interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system after the first baseline image.
3. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the smoke detection system comprises an ionization smoke detector configured to detect cigarette smoking and comprises an optical smoke detector configured to detect electronic cigarette aerosol by analyzing a particle size of the aerosol and determining that the particle size is indicative of electronic cigarette use.
4. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the smoke detection system comprises at least one optical smoke detector configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke, wherein the communication system is configured to send the first wireless communication identifying the smoke as an aerosol in response to the smoke detection system determining that the particle size is greater than a predetermined threshold, and the communication system is configured to send the first wireless communication identifying the smoke as cigarette smoking in response to the smoke detection system determining that the particle size is less than the predetermined threshold.
5. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless communication is configured to enable the remote computing device to display an indication of whether the smoke is due to aerosol or cigarette smoking.
6. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system comprises a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle, and the vehicle management system is configured to use the motor to automatically roll down the window in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
7. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system comprises a ventilation system having a fan to push air into the cabin, and the vehicle management system is configured to automatically increase a rate at which the ventilation system pushes the air into the cabin of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
8. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system comprises a temperature management system having a thermometer and having at least one of an air conditioner, a heater, and a ventilation system having a fan to circulate air in the cabin, and the vehicle management system is configured to at least one of increase and decrease an ambient temperature inside the cabin by at least ten degrees Fahrenheit in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle to decrease a comfort level of the first rider.
9. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system is configured to determine a local speed limit and is configured to automatically reduce a speed of the vehicle below the local speed limit in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
10. The maintenance system of claim 1 ,
wherein the vehicle management system comprises a first mode and a second mode, wherein in the first mode the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle available to accept a pick-up request of a second rider, and in the second mode the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to accept the pick-up request, and
the vehicle management system is configured to enter the second mode in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
11. The maintenance system of claim 1 ,
wherein the smoke detection system is configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold, and
the vehicle management system is configured to drive the vehicle to a service area configured to clean the vehicle in response to determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold.
12. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the smoke detection system is configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold, and
in response to determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold, the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to pick up a second rider.
13. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system comprises a motor configured to roll down a window of the vehicle and a rain sensor configured to detect an indication of rain on the vehicle, and the vehicle management system is configured to use the motor to automatically roll down the window in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle and in response to the rain sensor not detecting the indication of the rain.
14. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the identification comprises a picture of the first rider.
15. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system is configured to automatically reduce a speed of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
16. The maintenance system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to pick up a second rider in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke.
17. A maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle, the maintenance system comprising:
a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside a cabin of the vehicle;
a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke;
a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle; and
a camera system coupled to an interior of the vehicle, wherein the camera system is configured to take a picture of a first rider smoking, and the communication system is configured to send the picture of the first rider smoking to the remote computing device.
18. The maintenance system of claim 17 , wherein the camera system comprises a first camera, and the first camera is configured to take the picture in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
19. The maintenance system of claim 17 , wherein the vehicle is configured to drive the first rider to a destination selected by the first rider, and the vehicle management system is configured to cease driving toward the destination in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
20. The maintenance system of claim 17 , wherein the vehicle management system comprises a lighting system having at least one light coupled to the interior of the vehicle, the lighting system is configured to illuminate at least one of a seat of the vehicle and a majority of the cabin, and the vehicle management system is configured to use the lighting system to illuminate at least one of the seat and the majority of the cabin in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
21. The maintenance system of claim 17 , wherein the vehicle management system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to pick up a second rider in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke.
22. The maintenance system of claim 17 , wherein the smoke detection system comprises the camera system and an image analysis system configured to detect the smoke inside the vehicle by comparing a first baseline image taken by the camera system of the interior of the vehicle to a second image taken by the camera system after the first baseline image.
23. A maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle, the maintenance system comprising:
a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside a cabin of the vehicle;
a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke; and
a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle, wherein the maintenance system is configured to fine an account of a first rider of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
24. The maintenance system of claim 23 , wherein the smoke detection system is configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is larger than a predetermined threshold, the maintenance system is configured to fine the account a first amount if the particle size is larger than the predetermined threshold, the maintenance system is configured to fine the account a second amount if the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold, and the second amount is at least 20 percent larger than the first amount.
25. The maintenance system of claim 23 , wherein the vehicle is configured to provide a ride to the first rider, the maintenance system is configured to fine the account of the first rider a first amount in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle, the maintenance system is configured to notify the first rider that the account will be fined a second amount if the smoke detection system detects the smoke at a later time during the ride, and the maintenance system is configured to fine the account the second amount in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke at the later time during the ride.
26. The maintenance system of claim 23 , wherein the first wireless communication is configured to enable the remote computing device to display an indication of whether the smoke is due to aerosol or cigarette smoking.
27. A maintenance system configured to be used with a self-driving vehicle, the maintenance system comprising:
a smoke detection system configured to detect smoke inside a cabin of the vehicle;
a communication system configured to send a first wireless communication to a remote computing device associated with a manager of the vehicle in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke; and
a vehicle management system configured to autonomously drive the vehicle, wherein the vehicle management system is configured to receive a first location of a service area configured to clean the vehicle, and the vehicle management system is configured to drive the vehicle to the service area in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle.
28. The maintenance system of claim 27 , wherein the first wireless communication is configured to enable the remote computing device to display an indication of whether the smoke is due to aerosol or cigarette smoking.
29. The maintenance system of claim 27 , wherein the smoke detection system is configured to detect the smoke emitted by the first rider while the vehicle is driving to a drop-off location of the first rider,
the maintenance system comprises a first mode and a second mode, wherein in the first mode the maintenance system is configured to make the vehicle available to accept a pick-up request of a second rider, and in the second mode the maintenance system is configured to make the vehicle unavailable to accept the pick-up request,
the maintenance system is configured to enter the second mode in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle, and
the maintenance system is configured to exit the second mode and enter the first mode in response to at least one of receiving an indication that the vehicle has been cleaned and the vehicle leaving the service area.
30. The maintenance system of claim 27 , wherein the smoke detection system is configured to analyze a particle size of the smoke to determine if the particle size is smaller than a predetermined threshold, and
the vehicle management system is configured to drive the vehicle to the service area in response to the smoke detection system detecting the smoke inside the vehicle and determining that the particle size is smaller than the predetermined threshold.
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