Object detection
An object is identified within a specified distance from a vehicle. The object is assigned a position in the vehicle and the object is detected in the position. Upon detecting the object in the position, a vehicle component is actuated.
1. A method, comprising:
identifying an object within a specified distance of, and external to, a vehicle via a wireless protocol;
assigning the identified object to a storage bin, the storage bin being within the vehicle and including a door;
then actuating the door of the storage bin to an opened state;
detecting that the object is in the storage bin based on a transceiver in the storage bin receiving a transmission from a transmitter affixed to the object; and
upon detecting the object in the storage bin, actuating a vehicle component.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying the object according to one or more of an identifier transmitted via the wireless protocol and an image provided by a vehicle image sensor.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein assigning the identified object to the storage bin in the vehicle includes comparing a characteristic of the object with a characteristic of the storage bin.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the storage bin includes an enclosed space formed of solid walls.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein one or more of the walls includes a conductive layer configured to enhance the transmission from the transmitter.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving, from the transceiver in the position bin, a confirmation of the transmission from the object transmitter.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle component is one of a powertrain, a brake, and a steering.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wireless protocol is Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE).
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle component is one of a powertrain, a brake, and a steering.
10. A system, comprising a computer programmed to:
identify an object within a specified distance, and external to, a vehicle via a wireless protocol;
assign the identified object to a storage bin, the storage bin being within the vehicle and including a door;
then actuate the door of the storage bin to an opened state;
detect that the object is in the storage bin based on a transceiver in the storage bin receiving a transmission from a transmitter affixed to the object; and
upon detecting the object in the storage bin, actuate a vehicle component.
11. The system of claim 10 , wherein the computer is further programmed to identify the object according to one or more of an identifier transmitted via the wireless protocol and an image provided by a vehicle image sensor.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the computer is further programmed to assign the identified object to the storage bin in the vehicle by comparing a characteristic of the object with a characteristic of the storage bin.
13. The system of claim 10 , wherein the storage bin includes an enclosed space formed of solid walls.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein one or more of the walls includes a conductive layer configured to enhance the transmission from the transmitter.
15. The system of claim 10 , wherein the computer is further programmed to receive, from the transceiver in the storage bin, a confirmation of the transmission from the object transmitter.
16. The system of claim 10 , wherein the wireless protocol is Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE).
17. A system, comprising a computer programmed to:
identify an object within a specified distance, and external to, a vehicle via a wireless protocol;
assign the identified object to a storage position, the storage position being within the vehicle and being accessible through a door;
then actuate the door of the storage position to an opened state;
detect that the object is in the storage position; and
upon detecting the object in the storage position, actuate a vehicle component, wherein the vehicle component is one of a powertrain, a brake, and a steering.