17807301. Vehicle and Method of Controlling the Same simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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Vehicle and Method of Controlling the Same
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Vehicle and Method of Controlling the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17807301 titled 'Vehicle and Method of Controlling the Same
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle system that uses augmented reality (AR) to provide route guidance to a destination. Here are the key points:
- The vehicle is equipped with a communication module, a display module, and an image sensor.
- The image sensor captures a front image of the vehicle.
- The vehicle's controller uses a GPS signal received through the communication module to determine when the vehicle enters a predetermined range of a destination.
- The controller compares a feature point in the front image with point cloud map information to predict the vehicle's position.
- The controller then compares the predicted position with the GPS signal's predicted position to determine the actual position of the vehicle.
- The display module is controlled to show an AR image that provides route guidance to the destination based on the determined position of the vehicle.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Navigation systems in vehicles can use this technology to provide more accurate and intuitive route guidance to drivers.
- Delivery services can use this technology to help drivers find their destinations more efficiently.
- Emergency services can use this technology to guide vehicles to their destinations quickly and accurately.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Inaccurate GPS signals can sometimes lead to incorrect positioning of vehicles. This technology helps to correct the position using image analysis.
- Traditional navigation systems may not provide enough visual information to guide drivers effectively. AR images can enhance the guidance experience.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved accuracy in determining the position of the vehicle, even in areas with poor GPS signal.
- Enhanced route guidance experience for drivers, leading to safer and more efficient navigation.
- Potential for reducing driver distraction by providing visual guidance directly on the vehicle's display.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an embodiment a vehicle includes a communication module, a display module, an image sensor configured to acquire a front image of the vehicle and a controller configured to determine that the vehicle enters a predetermined range of a destination based on a global positioning system (GPS) signal received through the communication module, compare a feature point of the front image of the vehicle with point cloud map information to determine a first predicted position of the vehicle, based on a difference between the first predicted position and a second predicted position of the vehicle indicated by the GPS signal, determine one of the first predicted position and the second predicted position as a position of the vehicle and control the display module to display an augmented reality (AR) image for performing a route guidance to the destination based on the determined position of the vehicle.
