18204163. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jang Yeol Kim of Yongin-Si (KR)
Eul YONG Kim of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
Dae Han Choi of Hwaseong-Si (KR)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204163 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in the abstract is a system that includes sensors in each vehicle seat to detect whether the seat belt is fastened or not. The controller then stores and updates the available seat count based on this information.
- Sensors in each vehicle seat detect if the seat belt is fastened or not.
- Controller stores and updates the available seat count based on the seat belt status.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various vehicles such as cars, buses, and airplanes to monitor seat belt usage and occupancy.
Problems Solved
This technology helps ensure that all passengers are wearing their seat belts and provides real-time information on available seats in the vehicle.
Benefits
- Improved safety by monitoring seat belt usage - Efficient management of available seats in the vehicle
Potential Commercial Applications
"Seat Belt Monitoring System for Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be seat belt reminder systems in vehicles that alert passengers to fasten their seat belts. However, the specific implementation of sensors in each seat to monitor seat belt status and update seat count may be a novel aspect of this technology.
What are the potential safety implications of this technology?
This technology could significantly improve safety by ensuring that all passengers are wearing their seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. It can help prevent injuries in the event of sudden stops or accidents.
How does this technology impact passenger comfort and convenience?
This technology may enhance passenger comfort by providing accurate information on available seats in the vehicle. Passengers can easily find a seat without having to search around, making the boarding process more efficient and convenient.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control apparatus includes a sensor provided in each of vehicle seats and outputting a fastening signal when a seat belt is fastened, and outputting a non-fastening signal when the seat belt is not fastened, and a controller that stores an available seat count based on the non-fastening signal and to update the available seat count when a seat belt signal is changed and output to the non-fastening signal from a vehicle seat where the fastening signal is output.
