Abstract: A method includes receiving a request for access associated with a selected one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in an array that comprises a plurality of columns, wherein the selected autonomous vehicle is in a first one of the columns and blocked by one or more other autonomous vehicles in the first column and one or more other autonomous vehicles in a second one of the columns, and computing coordinated movements for one or more of the autonomous vehicles to provide the requested access such that in each of the first and second columns, one or more of the autonomous vehicles in the column are moved longitudinally to move the column, and the movement of each of the first and second columns collectively creates a temporary access aisle for the selected autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A method includes receiving from a client computing device of a user, a request for access to an autonomous vehicle, determining one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles to provide the user access to in response to the request, wherein the determined autonomous vehicle is blocked by one or more other ones of the autonomous vehicles, determining locations of the determined autonomous vehicle and the blocking autonomous vehicles, and computing based on the locations of the determined autonomous vehicle and the blocking autonomous vehicles, coordinated movements to provide access to the determined autonomous vehicle as requested by the user.

Abstract: A method includes causing an autonomous vehicle in a zone controlled by the zone authority to enter a controlled mode of operation according to which the autonomous vehicle follows one or more zone rules for operation of the autonomous vehicle in the zone, causing the autonomous vehicle to follow the zone rules while operating in the zone, and causing the autonomous vehicle to be released from the zone rules and to exit the controlled mode when the autonomous vehicle leaves the zone.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request for access associated with a selected one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in an array that comprises a plurality of columns, wherein the selected autonomous vehicle is in a first one of the columns and blocked by one or more other autonomous vehicles in the first column, and then computing coordinated movements for one or more of the autonomous vehicles to provide the requested access, wherein the autonomous vehicles blocking the selected autonomous vehicle in the first column are cyclically moved from the front of the first column to the back of a second one of the columns as autonomous vehicles in the second column are moved from the front of the second column to the back of the first column and the autonomous vehicles remaining in the first and second columns are moved forward.

Abstract: A method includes receiving location information for each of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in a zone, wherein the location information indicates locations of the autonomous vehicles in the zone, determining a mapping of locations of each of the autonomous vehicles in the zone based on the location information, and computing a set of coordinated movements for one or more of the autonomous vehicles based on the mapping.

Abstract: A method of supervising the safe carrying of firearms establishing rules for the situations where live ammunition is allowed to be in the chamber of the firearm. A supervisor checks that a dummy round is in the chamber of the firearm before the supervised person goes on duty outside of direct supervision. The dummy round is designed so that it records occasions when it is removed from the chamber. The recording is designed to last until checked by the supervisor. In some cases the dummy round undergoes changes that make the recording. In other cases the dummy round keeps count of the number of times it is removed from the chamber. In still other cases the dummy round communicates with a device which makes the recording. In each of these cases the system of supervision insures that live ammunition is only chambered when appropriate.

Abstract: A method of confirming the identity of a person who issued a token to signify eligibility for a privilege. Possession token is confirmed to be by the same person by using sensors in the token which track the movements of the person. A machine learning system is trained to evaluate the sensor data detecting transfer of possession of the token. The state of continuous possession since the token was issued or set to an enabled state is confirmed and the privilege is granted. The method of identity confirmation is used in various contexts such as for to control entry to a location, use of a facility or service. It is also useful to determine continuous possession of a weapon to prevent misuse after the weapon is stolen, dropped or lost. Servers, beacons and outside sources of data or inputs to be measured by the sensor can also be used.

Abstract: A system and method of confirming compliance with rules. A machine learning model is trained in multiple levels with data concerning basic interpretation of sensors and with discovery of interesting patterns related to the area of application of the rules. The model is downloaded to a second processor which further trains the model with sensor data gathered after the download. Additional sensor data along with data from a server or other sources may be used as an input to the model and the second or another processor evaluates the model with the inputs to create outputs which determine the state of compliance. Specific applications include determination of compliance with a dress code and determination of sobriety in traffic stop situations. Other typical applications include compliance with sports regulations such as the one requiring a specific geometry of a lacrosse stick head pocket as checked after each goal.

Abstract: A method and a system to present samples of products to customers by transporting the samples to the customer's location with an autonomous vehicle. The sample can be a product, a component of a product, a material or a device to gather information in defining the product. The autonomous vehicle is adapted for off road travel and may enter buildings, it can be carried to a nearby location by a street adapted vehicle. Information may be transmitted electronically but physical presence is essential. The customer or the customer's agent receives a presentation of the product definer and a selection of a final product is made. In other cases the autonomous vehicle delivery separate or installed technical equipment to examine the presentation location and assist in the final product selection. For example, photographs from multiple locations can measure a room for installation of carpets or draperies, etc.

Abstract: A method for parcel delivery includes transporting multiple parcels to a transfer location via a primary delivery vehicle; and then transporting at least some of the parcels from said transfer location to respective final delivery locations using a plurality of ground-based secondary delivery vehicles. At least two parcels are transported, at least partially simultaneously, by two distinct secondary delivery vehicles to two distinct delivery points. A final delivery location for each particular parcel is determined based on information associated with a corresponding delivery recipient of the parcel. The ground-based secondary delivery vehicles are each smaller than the primary delivery vehicle, are configured to access areas not accessible by the primary delivery vehicle.

Abstract: A method comprising accessing sensor data from one or more autonomous escort vehicles in a convoy moving along a route, detecting based on the sensor data, an environmental vehicle along or in proximity to the route of the convoy, determining based on the sensor data and movement of the convoy, that the environmental vehicle should be prevented from interfering with the movement of the convoy, identifying a particular autonomous escort vehicle that is available to modify its position to prevent the environmental vehicle from interfering with the movement of the convoy, generating instructions for the autonomous escort vehicle to modify its position to prevent the environmental vehicle from interfering with the movement of the convoy along the route, and causing the instructions to be communicated to and executed by the autonomous escort vehicle to modify its position to prevent the environmental vehicle from interfering with the movement of the convoy.

Abstract: A system and method for counting persons using passages entering or exiting an area by analyzing vibrations in the floor with sensors and a machine learning system. The machine learning system uses a model, usually implemented as a neural network on a processor. The network is trained in levels and implemented in layers. Different levels classify and analyze vibrations by timing and frequency, by movements of persons, and by identity of persons The same person is identified by patterns in the vibrations and the vibrations are correlated to determine when a person uses a combination of passages and is thereby counted. Location information for the person is used to identify persons in places and doing activities of interest. The model may be trained on one processor and then downloaded to another processor for evaluation. Additional sensors and levels of training may be implemented on the latter processor.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request for access associated with a pre-assigned parking space of a particular one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in a parking area, determining that the pre-assigned parking space of the particular autonomous vehicle has at least one blocking parking space that is pre-assigned to another autonomous vehicle, determining a state of the at least one blocking parking space with respect to the autonomous vehicle pre-assigned to it, and accessing pre-computed coordinated movements for the autonomous vehicles corresponding to the state of the at least one blocking parking space to provide the requested access.

Abstract: A method including receiving, by a computing device of a convoy comprising one or more escorted autonomous vehicles information that indicates a location of each of the escorted autonomous vehicles and one or more operational aspects of each of the escorted autonomous vehicles, computing based on the information, one or more instructions to be executed by one or more of the escorted autonomous vehicles, wherein the instructions direct at least movement of the one more of the escorted autonomous vehicles, and causing the instructions to be transmitted to and autonomously executed by the one or more of the escorted autonomous vehicles.

Abstract: A method includes receiving from a client computing device of a user, a request for access to an autonomous vehicle, determining one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles to provide the user access to in response to the request, wherein the determined autonomous vehicle is blocked by one or more other ones of the autonomous vehicles, determining locations of the determined autonomous vehicle and the blocking autonomous vehicles, and computing based on the locations of the determined autonomous vehicle and the blocking autonomous vehicles, coordinated movements to provide access to the determined autonomous vehicle as requested by the user.

Abstract: A method includes receiving location information for each of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in a zone, wherein the location information indicates locations of the autonomous vehicles in the zone, determining a mapping of locations of each of the autonomous vehicles in the zone based on the location information, and computing a set of coordinated movements for one or more of the autonomous vehicles based on the mapping.

Abstract: A method includes causing an autonomous vehicle in a zone controlled by the zone authority to enter a controlled mode of operation according to which the autonomous vehicle follows one or more zone rules for operation of the autonomous vehicle in the zone, causing the autonomous vehicle to follow the zone rules while operating in in the zone, and causing the autonomous vehicle to be released from the zone rules and to exit the controlled mode when the autonomous vehicle leaves the zone.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request for access associated with a selected one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in an array that comprises a plurality of columns, wherein the selected autonomous vehicle is in a first one of the columns and blocked by one or more other autonomous vehicles in the first column and one or more other autonomous vehicles in a second one of the columns, and computing coordinated movements for one or more of the autonomous vehicles to provide the requested access such that in each of the first and second columns, one or more of the autonomous vehicles in the column are moved longitudinally to move the column, and the movement of each of the first and second columns collectively creates a temporary access aisle for the selected autonomous vehicle.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a request for access associated with a selected one of a plurality of autonomous vehicles in an array that comprises a plurality of columns, wherein the selected autonomous vehicle is in a first one of the columns and blocked by one or more other autonomous vehicles in the first column, and then computing coordinated movements for one or more of the autonomous vehicles to provide the requested access, wherein the autonomous vehicles blocking the selected autonomous vehicle in the first column are cyclically moved from the front of the first column to the back of a second one of the columns as autonomous vehicles in the second column are moved from the front of the second column to the back of the first column and the autonomous vehicles remaining in the first and second columns are moved forward.

Abstract: A method including computing coordinated movements for a plurality of autonomous vehicles to provide access to a particular one of the autonomous vehicles, wherein each of the coordinated movements is computed to avoid movement of any one of the autonomous vehicles interfering with movement of any other one of the autonomous vehicles, and the requested access comprises one or more passengers entering into or exiting from the particular one of the autonomous vehicles, and causing the autonomous vehicles to execute autonomously the coordinated movements to provide the requested access. In addition, or alternatively, the requested access may comprise cargo being loaded into or unloaded from the particular one of the autonomous vehicles.