View source for 18242869. ROAD SURFACE FRICTION BASED PREDICTIVE DRIVING FOR COMPUTER ASSISTED OR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)

=ROAD SURFACE FRICTION BASED PREDICTIVE DRIVING FOR COMPUTER ASSISTED OR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Intel Corporation|Intel Corporation]]


[[Category:Intel Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yoshifumi Nishi of Beaverton OR (US)|Yoshifumi Nishi of Beaverton OR (US)]][[Category:Yoshifumi Nishi of Beaverton OR (US)]]

[[:Category:David Pidwerbecki of Hillsboro OR (US)|David Pidwerbecki of Hillsboro OR (US)]][[Category:David Pidwerbecki of Hillsboro OR (US)]]

[[:Category:David W. Browning of Portland OR (US)|David W. Browning of Portland OR (US)]][[Category:David W. Browning of Portland OR (US)]]

[[:Category:Mark Macdonald of Beaverton OR (US)|Mark Macdonald of Beaverton OR (US)]][[Category:Mark Macdonald of Beaverton OR (US)]]

==ROAD SURFACE FRICTION BASED PREDICTIVE DRIVING FOR COMPUTER ASSISTED OR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18242869 titled 'ROAD SURFACE FRICTION BASED PREDICTIVE DRIVING FOR COMPUTER ASSISTED OR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLES

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a system for computer assisted or autonomous driving (CA/AD) that includes a sensor interface, a communication interface, and a driving strategy unit.
* The sensor interface receives data about the friction between the road surface and the tires of the vehicle.
* The communication interface receives data about the friction of the road surface ahead of the vehicle from an external source.
* The driving strategy unit uses the sensor data and the external data to determine a driving strategy for the vehicle beyond its current location.

Potential applications of this technology:
* Autonomous vehicles: The system can be used in autonomous vehicles to improve their driving strategy based on real-time road surface conditions.
* Driver assistance systems: The system can also be used in driver assistance systems to provide recommendations or warnings to the driver based on road surface conditions.

Problems solved by this technology:
* Improved driving safety: By considering the friction between the road surface and the tires, the system can help optimize the driving strategy to ensure better traction and control, especially in challenging road conditions.
* Enhanced driving experience: The system can provide real-time information about road surface conditions, allowing the vehicle to adapt its driving strategy accordingly, resulting in a smoother and more comfortable ride.

Benefits of this technology:
* Increased road safety: By taking into account the friction between the road surface and the tires, the system can help prevent accidents caused by poor traction or loss of control.
* Improved efficiency: The system's ability to optimize the driving strategy based on road surface conditions can lead to more efficient use of energy and resources, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
* Enhanced driving comfort: By adapting the driving strategy to the road surface conditions, the system can provide a smoother and more comfortable driving experience for passengers.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Embodiments include apparatuses, methods, and systems for computer assisted or autonomous driving (CA/AD). An apparatus for CA/AD may include a sensor interface, a communication interface, and a driving strategy unit. The sensor interface may receive sensor data indicative of friction between a road surface of a current location of a CA/AD vehicle and one or more surfaces of one or more tires of the CA/AD vehicle. The communication interface may receive, from an external road surface condition data source, data indicative of friction for a surface of a road section ahead of the current location of the CA/AD vehicle. The driving strategy unit may determine, based at least in part on the sensor data and the data received from the external road surface condition data source, a driving strategy for the CA/AD vehicle beyond the current location of the CA/AD vehicle. Other embodiments may also be described and claimed.



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