18034712. VEHICLE INFORMATION NOTIFICATION DEVICE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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VEHICLE INFORMATION NOTIFICATION DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Shunichi Nakabayashi of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE INFORMATION NOTIFICATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18034712 titled 'VEHICLE INFORMATION NOTIFICATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle information notification device described in this patent application includes movable portions that are located on the outer portions of a vehicle body. These movable portions are designed to support a steering system component and can be operated by actuators. The outer surfaces of the movable portions are able to make contact with the driver's body and can notify the driver of specific information by moving in a predetermined motion.
- The device includes movable portions on the left and right sides of the vehicle body.
- The movable portions are steerable and can be operated by actuators.
- The outer surfaces of the movable portions can make contact with the driver's body.
- The movable portions can notify the driver of predetermined information by moving in a specific motion.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Enhancing driver awareness and communication in vehicles.
- Providing real-time information to the driver through tactile feedback.
- Improving driver safety by reducing distractions and increasing attention to important information.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Limited communication between the vehicle and the driver.
- Difficulty in conveying important information to the driver in a non-distracting manner.
- Lack of tactile feedback for the driver to receive information while driving.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved driver awareness and safety.
- Enhanced communication between the vehicle and the driver.
- Reduced distractions and increased attention to important information.
Original Abstract Submitted
This vehicle information notification device includes: movable portions ( and ) which are provided in at least one of a pair of left and right vehicle body outer portions (L and R) in a vehicle body (A), steerably supporting a steering system component (A), to be operated by actuators (L and R), wherein the movable portions ( and ) include outer surfaces (and ) which are able to contact a driver's body, and wherein the movable portions ( and ) notify the driver of predetermined information by operating the outer surfaces (and ) in a predetermined motion.
