US Patent 10248116 Remote operation of autonomous vehicle in unexpected environment

Computer devices, systems, and methods for an autonomous passenger vehicle are described. An unexpected driving environment can be identified, such as by using one or more processors. Information based on the unexpected driving environment received from one or more sensors disposed on the vehicle can be sent to a remote operator using a remote server. A command sent by the remote operator relating to one or more vehicle systems can be received. The command can be sent to the one or more vehicle systems for execution.