17981612. VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PROGRAM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yu Hoshino of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17981612 titled 'VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application states that in a specific section of a road where autonomous driving is switched to manual driving, the air conditioner control system is configured to prevent the cutting of power to the air conditioner.

  • The patent application focuses on the interaction between the autonomous driving system and the air conditioner control system in a specific section of the road.
  • The invention aims to ensure that the air conditioner remains operational when the driving mode switches from autonomous to manual.
  • The technology prevents the air conditioner power cutting control, which could potentially disrupt the comfort and safety of the driver and passengers.
  • The patent application suggests the use of an air conditioner ECU or controller to implement this functionality.

Potential Applications

  • Autonomous vehicles with air conditioning systems.
  • Road sections where autonomous driving is switched to manual driving.

Problems Solved

  • Ensures uninterrupted operation of the air conditioner during the transition from autonomous to manual driving.
  • Improves the comfort and safety of the driver and passengers.

Benefits

  • Maintains a comfortable temperature inside the vehicle during the driving mode switch.
  • Prevents potential discomfort or health issues caused by sudden changes in temperature.
  • Enhances the overall driving experience for the driver and passengers.


Original Abstract Submitted

In a driving switching preparing section of a road wherein autonomous driving performed by an autonomous driving ECU or autonomous driving controller is switched to manual driving performed by a driver, an air conditioner ECU or an air conditioner controller is configured to prohibit air conditioner power cutting control.