17984554. METHOD OF CONTROLLING BRAKING IN RESPONSE TO SENSOR FAILURE IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
METHOD OF CONTROLLING BRAKING IN RESPONSE TO SENSOR FAILURE IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
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METHOD OF CONTROLLING BRAKING IN RESPONSE TO SENSOR FAILURE IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17984554 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING BRAKING IN RESPONSE TO SENSOR FAILURE IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for autonomous vehicles to respond to sensor failure during braking. When a braking-related sensor fails, the host vehicle requests assistance from another nearby autonomous vehicle to determine the deceleration of the host vehicle and transmit this information. The host vehicle then uses this information to accurately determine the braking hydraulic pressure and apply it to the braking device. This allows the host vehicle to continue driving to its destination or a safe place, even if manual driving is not possible.
- Autonomous vehicles can request assistance from nearby vehicles when a braking-related sensor fails.
- The nearby vehicle determines the deceleration of the host vehicle and transmits this information.
- The host vehicle uses the deceleration information to accurately determine the braking hydraulic pressure.
- The accurate braking hydraulic pressure is applied to the braking device, allowing the host vehicle to continue driving.
- This method enables autonomous vehicles to reach their destination or a safe place even in the case of sensor failure.
Potential Applications
- Autonomous vehicles with a backup system for sensor failure during braking.
- Improved safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles.
- Increased confidence in autonomous driving technology.
Problems Solved
- Sensor failure during braking in autonomous vehicles.
- Ensuring the ability to continue driving even when a sensor fails.
- Avoiding the need for manual driving in case of sensor failure.
Benefits
- Increased safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles.
- Ability to reach a destination or a safe place even in the case of sensor failure.
- Improved user confidence in autonomous driving technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a braking control method of responding to sensor failure for autonomous vehicles, when a braking-related sensor, such as a G sensor or a braking hydraulic sensor, has failed while driving of an autonomous vehicle, the host vehicle requests a nearby another autonomous vehicle determine a deceleration of the host vehicle and transmit deceleration information to the host vehicle. The host vehicle accurately determines a braking hydraulic pressure based on the deceleration information received from the aid vehicle and apply the accurate braking hydraulic pressure to a braking device. In the present manner, even in the case in which it is difficult to convert the vehicle to manual driving, the host vehicle is able to drive to a destination or a safe place.
