18224132. VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - 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
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Ryusuke Kuroda of Tokyo-to (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18224132 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle controller described in the patent application is designed to detect objects on the road ahead of a vehicle using a camera, and then determine if the vehicle's orientation has deviated by a certain angle when approaching the detected object. If the orientation has deviated beyond the predetermined angle, the controller will instruct the vehicle to decelerate.
- Processor detects candidate object on road surface ahead of vehicle from image generated by camera
- Determines if vehicle's orientation has deflected more than predetermined angle
- Controls vehicle to decelerate if orientation has deflected beyond predetermined angle
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and collision avoidance systems.
Problems Solved
- Improves safety by detecting potential obstacles on the road and taking preventive measures - Helps in avoiding collisions by monitoring the vehicle's orientation in relation to detected objects
Benefits
- Enhances driver and passenger safety - Reduces the risk of accidents and collisions - Increases overall efficiency and effectiveness of vehicle control systems
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhanced Safety Features for Autonomous Vehicles and Driver Assistance Systems"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of sensors to detect obstacles on the road and adjust the vehicle's speed accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between different types of objects on the road?
The patent application does not specify how the system distinguishes between various objects on the road and whether it prioritizes certain objects over others based on their size or shape.
What is the impact of weather conditions on the accuracy of object detection by the camera?
The patent application does not address how weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow may affect the camera's ability to detect objects on the road surface ahead of the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle controller includes a processor configured to detect a candidate object on a road surface ahead of a vehicle from an image representing surroundings of the vehicle generated by a camera provided on the vehicle, determine whether the orientation of the vehicle has deflected more than a predetermined angle, when the vehicle reaches the position of the detected candidate object, and control the vehicle to decelerate when the orientation of the vehicle has deflected more than the predetermined angle.
