Systems and methods for automatic sheltering in storms

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11414101
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17038001

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Systems and methods for mitigating damage caused by hail storms to self-driving motor-vehicles. When a self-driving motor vehicle determines or learns that a hail storm or other severe weather event may be approaching, it may seek cover under a protective structure or some other location where it might not be as exposed to the severe weather event. Depending upon the availability of suitable shelters, the self-driving motor vehicle might, for example, obtain a list of such possible shelters and apply certain factors to develop a priority list as to which shelters to seek. The self-driving motor vehicle may then drive itself to the location and remain there at least for the duration of the hail storm or other event. In some cases, the self-driving motor vehicle may evaluate the adequacy of the protective structure or other location, and may decide to seek a better protective structure or location.

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UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)9800 FREDERICKSBURG ROAD RECIPROCAL INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO TX 78288

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bodden, Chris Aaron San Antonio, US 3 0
Bunton, Shirley Elizabeth San Antonio, US 3 0
Contreras, Andrew Jacob San Antonio, US 3 0
Dickson, Shayna Boerne, US 3 0
Gregorio, Igor Alexandre San Antonio, US 6 4
Hinojosa, Cynthia Ann Selma, US 4 0
Pena, Ric M Boerne, US 5 0
Seaton, Jonathan Edward San Antonio, US 3 0
Williamson, Lemont San Antonio, US 3 0
Young, Stephen Anthony Boerne, US 4 0

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