17743748. APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TRANSFER OF CONTROL AUTHORITY OF VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TRANSFER OF CONTROL AUTHORITY OF VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
Seo Hyeon Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Young Min Han of Gunpo-si (KR)
APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TRANSFER OF CONTROL AUTHORITY OF VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17743748 titled 'APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TRANSFER OF CONTROL AUTHORITY OF VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for determining the transfer of control authority of a vehicle based on the presence of a reverse-driving vehicle in the driving lane. Here are the key points:
- The invention focuses on determining whether the control of a vehicle should be transferred to the user based on the presence of a reverse-driving vehicle in front of the host vehicle during autonomous driving.
- The apparatus obtains information on the vehicle's surroundings and combines it with high definition map information to determine the presence of a reverse-driving vehicle in front of the host vehicle.
- Based on this determination, the apparatus decides whether the transfer of control authority to the user is necessary.
- The method provides a reliable way to assess the need for control transfer in autonomous driving scenarios, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Autonomous vehicles: The invention can be applied to autonomous vehicles to determine when control should be transferred to the user, ensuring safe and efficient driving.
- Transportation systems: The technology can be integrated into transportation systems to improve the management of autonomous vehicles and enhance overall traffic flow.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Safety concerns: By considering the presence of reverse-driving vehicles, the technology helps prevent accidents and collisions during autonomous driving.
- Efficient control transfer: The invention ensures that control authority is transferred to the user only when necessary, optimizing the use of autonomous driving capabilities.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced safety: By accurately determining the need for control transfer, the technology improves the overall safety of autonomous driving.
- Improved efficiency: The method allows for efficient utilization of autonomous driving capabilities, reducing unnecessary control transfers and enhancing the overall driving experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for determining transfer of control authority of a vehicle for determining whether transfer of control right of a vehicle is required according to whether a reverse-driving vehicle exists in a driving lane. According to the present disclosure, an apparatus for determining transfer of control authority of a vehicle may obtain information on the vehicle's surroundings, and determine whether a reverse-driving vehicle exists in front of the host vehicle on the driving lane during autonomous driving of the vehicle, based on the information on the surroundings of the vehicle and high definition map information and determine a situation in which the transfer of control authority to the user is required based on whether or not a reverse-driving vehicle exists in front of the host vehicle on the driving lane.
