Autonomous Vehicle Component Controls Patent Application EP4334182A1
Summary
The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4334182A1, filed by Waymo LLC, concerning stages of component controls for autonomous vehicles. This publication details technological advancements in autonomous driving systems.
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The European Patent Office (EPO) has published patent application EP4334182A1, filed by Waymo LLC, detailing "STAGES OF COMPONENT CONTROLS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES." The publication date is March 11, 2026. This application covers various IPC classifications related to vehicle control systems, autonomous driving, and data processing for automotive applications.
This is a patent publication, not a regulatory rule or enforcement action. It does not impose new compliance obligations or deadlines on regulated entities. However, it may inform future technological standards and intellectual property considerations within the autonomous vehicle sector. Companies involved in autonomous vehicle development should be aware of this publication for competitive intelligence and potential licensing opportunities.
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STAGES OF COMPONENT CONTROLS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Publication EP4334182A1 Kind: A1 Mar 11, 2026
Applicants
Waymo LLC
Inventors
VILLAR, Guilherme, WRIGHT, Clement, MOON, Maria, MAI, Bruce
IPC Classifications
B60W 60/00 20200101AFI20250130BHEP B60W 40/08 20120101ALI20250130BHEP B60W 50/08 20200101ALI20250130BHEP G05D 1/00 20240101ALI20250130BHEP B60W 50/00 20060101ALI20250130BHEP B60K 35/10 20240101ALI20250130BHEP B60K 35/26 20240101ALI20250130BHEP B60K 35/28 20240101ALI20250130BHEP B60K 35/60 20240101ALI20250130BHEP B60K 35/80 20240101ALI20250130BHEP B60K 35/81 20240101ALI20250130BHEP G06Q 10/02 20120101ALI20250130BHEP G06Q 50/40 20240101ALI20250130BHEP H04W 4/02 20180101ALI20250130BHEP H04W 4/40 20180101ALI20250130BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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