17808403. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION BASED ON LATERAL OBJECTS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION BASED ON LATERAL OBJECTS

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Alice Kassar of Detroit MI (US)

Ramadev Burigsay Hukkeri of Pittsburgh PA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION BASED ON LATERAL OBJECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17808403 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION BASED ON LATERAL OBJECTS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system for controlling the acceleration of a vehicle based on the lateral distance between the vehicle and an object it is expected to pass while following a trajectory. The system determines whether acceleration limiting should be performed by the vehicle by comparing the lateral distance to a threshold value. The vehicle then performs operations for autonomous driving with or without acceleration limiting based on this determination.

  • The system detects the lateral distance between the vehicle and an object it is expected to pass.
  • It compares the lateral distance to a threshold value.
  • Based on this comparison, the system decides whether acceleration limiting should be performed.
  • The vehicle then performs operations for autonomous driving accordingly.

Potential Applications

  • Autonomous vehicles: This technology can be used in autonomous vehicles to control their acceleration based on the proximity of objects.
  • Collision avoidance systems: The system can be integrated into collision avoidance systems to help prevent accidents by adjusting the vehicle's acceleration.

Problems Solved

  • Accurate control of vehicle acceleration: The system provides a method for controlling the acceleration of a vehicle based on the lateral distance to an object, ensuring safe and efficient driving.
  • Collision prevention: By limiting acceleration when the lateral distance is below a certain threshold, the system helps prevent collisions with objects located off the trajectory.

Benefits

  • Improved safety: By controlling acceleration based on the proximity of objects, the system enhances safety by reducing the risk of collisions.
  • Efficient driving: The system optimizes acceleration by adjusting it according to the lateral distance, leading to more efficient driving and potentially saving fuel.


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer program products for controlling acceleration of a vehicle. The methods comprising: detecting a lateral distance from a point on a trajectory of the vehicle to an object the vehicle is expected to pass when following the trajectory, the object being located off of and to a side of the trajectory and the point representing a future location of the vehicle while passing the object; comparing the lateral distance to a threshold value; selecting whether acceleration limiting is to be performed by the vehicle based on whether the lateral distance is less than the threshold value; and causing the vehicle to perform operations for autonomous driving with or without acceleration limiting based on said selecting.

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