Grab has been granted a patent for a method to determine a navigation profile for vehicles in a geographical area. The method involves training a navigation map using training data from multiple trips to optimize route selection based on speed assigned to road segments. GlobalData’s report on Grab gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for determining navigation profile for vehicle in geographical area
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12013248B2) discloses a method for determining a navigation profile for a vehicle in a specific geographical area. The method involves obtaining a road network in the area, initializing a navigation map with initial speeds for road segments, and training the map using training data from various trips. The trained navigation map is then used to determine a navigation profile for the vehicle, which is transmitted to the vehicle for route following.
The method includes assigning different speeds to road segments based on the frequency of their appearance in training routes and determined routes. By adjusting the speeds of road segments iteratively, the navigation map aims to reduce deviations between determined routes and training routes. The patent also details the use of thresholds to assign higher or lower speeds to road segments based on their presence in training and determined routes. Additionally, the method involves evaluating the smoothness of the trained navigation map and re-training it if necessary. The patent also covers the implementation of the method on a server computer and provides for a non-transitory computer program element and computer-readable medium for executing the method. Overall, the patented method offers a systematic approach to determining navigation profiles for vehicles in a specific geographical area, enhancing route accuracy and efficiency.
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