18225845. DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hideki Tsuda of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Toshinori Aoki of Toyota-shi (JP)
DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18225845 titled 'DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING A PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display control device installed in a vehicle that generates an augmented reality (AR) image of a lead vehicle in a display area ahead of the vehicle while maintaining a safe distance from the lead vehicle on the road. The device adjusts the shape of the AR image based on the curvature of the road between the two vehicles.
- The display control device is installed in a vehicle.
- It generates an AR image of a lead vehicle in a display area ahead of the vehicle.
- The AR image is adjusted based on the curvature of the road between the two vehicles.
- This technology helps drivers maintain a safe distance from the lead vehicle while providing visual information about the road ahead.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Advanced driver assistance systems
- Autonomous vehicles
- Navigation systems
Problems Solved
- Enhances inter-vehicle distance control
- Provides real-time road curvature information
- Improves driver awareness and safety
Benefits
- Increased road safety
- Enhanced driving experience
- Improved navigation accuracy
Potential Commercial Applications
- Enhancing Driver Assistance Systems for Safer Roads ###
Unanswered Questions
How does the device acquire and process curvature information?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific sensors or technology used to gather and analyze road curvature data.
What are the limitations of the display control device in adverse weather conditions?
The abstract does not address how the device performs in situations such as heavy rain, snow, or fog, which could affect its effectiveness.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display control device installed to a vehicle that, while inter-vehicle distance control is being executed to maintain an inter-vehicle distance from a lead vehicle traveling on a road, forms an AR image corresponding to the lead vehicle in a hypothetical display area set ahead of a vehicle traveling on the road. The display control device acquires curvature information related to curvature of an extension direction of an area on the road between the vehicle and the lead vehicle, and forms the AR image in the hypothetical display area with a shape changed to match a curvature represented by the curvature information.
