Autonomous cars Google will be able to understand QR codes

Google continues to apply for patents for autonomous cars. On December 13, the US Patent Office issued them a patent No. 8,078,349 , which describes a method for switching a car from manual mode to automatic control mode when a signal is received over a wireless connection or when a QR code is hit. For example, such control QR codes can be applied on asphalt before entering a parking lot. A QR code can indicate a specific parking space or give access to a database of information about free places in real time.

In addition to parking, command QR codes can signal a forced stop in front of the stop line, a speed limit on a section of the road, the need to change lanes in a particular lane, or get background information about the further route. In general, the scope of their use is quite wide - in fact, in the world of autonomous cars, QR codes can duplicate, complement or completely replace the usual traffic signs.

Obtaining a patent does not mean that Google is eager to implement this technology. Not at all, it's just that large companies have decided to patent every successful and original idea, even if there are no plans to implement it now.