18216428. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING DRIVING CONTROL RIGHTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING DRIVING CONTROL RIGHTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Eun Young Choi of Seoul (KR)

Woo Jin Kim of Incheon (KR)

Ki Seok Seong of Cheonan-Si (KR)

Dong Il Yang of Seoul (KR)

Da Ye Pyun of Seongnam-Si (KR)

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING DRIVING CONTROL RIGHTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18216428 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING DRIVING CONTROL RIGHTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Simplified Explanation

The automated driving system described in the patent application includes a driver monitoring unit, an automated-driving-level switching unit, and an automated driving control unit. The driver monitoring unit is responsible for monitoring the driver's gaze and hand position, while the automated-driving-level switching unit determines if a transition of driving control is needed based on changes in the driving environment. The automated driving control unit then adjusts the vehicle's control according to the determined automated driving level.

  • Driver monitoring unit tracks driver's gaze and hand position
  • Automated-driving-level switching unit decides if control transition is necessary based on driving environment changes
  • Automated driving control unit adjusts vehicle control based on determined automated driving level

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and transportation services.

Problems Solved

The system addresses the need for seamless transitions between manual and automated driving modes, ensuring driver and passenger safety.

Benefits

- Improved driver monitoring for enhanced safety - Smooth transitions between manual and automated driving modes - Enhanced overall driving experience

Potential Commercial Applications

- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles - Transportation services for improved safety and efficiency

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include existing driver monitoring systems in vehicles and automated driving technologies.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle emergency situations where immediate control transition is required?

The patent abstract does not provide details on how the system reacts to emergency scenarios that demand quick control transitions.

What are the potential limitations of the driver monitoring unit in accurately tracking the driver's gaze and hand position?

The abstract does not address the potential challenges or accuracy issues that may arise with the driver monitoring unit's functionality.


Original Abstract Submitted

An automated driving system of a vehicle includes a driver monitoring unit configured to perform at least one of monitoring a gaze of a driver and determining a position of a hand of the driver, an automated-driving-level switching unit configured to determine whether a transition of a driving control over the vehicle is required based on whether driving environment of the vehicle has changed during the vehicle being driven under control of the automated driving system, and determine an automated driving level to be switched based on a driver monitoring result obtained by the drive monitoring unit, and an automated driving control unit configured to control the vehicle according to the automated driving level.