18228626. VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kazuya Okamoto of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18228626 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in the patent application performs front collision avoidance control and side collision avoidance control based on predetermined conditions. It suppresses performing side collision avoidance control when a sideward object is located in an overlapping area between a sideward detection area and a frontward detection area, compared to when the sideward object is located in a non-overlapping area of the sideward detection area.
- The vehicle control apparatus performs front collision avoidance control when a frontward object meets a predetermined front collision condition.
- The vehicle control apparatus performs side collision avoidance control when a sideward object meets a predetermined side collision condition.
- The apparatus suppresses performing side collision avoidance control when the sideward object is located in an overlapping area between the sideward detection area and the frontward detection area.
- The apparatus compares the location of the sideward object to determine whether it is in an overlapping or non-overlapping area.
Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry: This technology can be applied to vehicles to enhance their collision avoidance capabilities, improving overall safety on the road.
Problems Solved:
- Front collision avoidance: The apparatus helps prevent collisions with objects in front of the vehicle by implementing front collision avoidance control.
- Side collision avoidance: The apparatus helps prevent collisions with objects on the side of the vehicle by implementing side collision avoidance control.
- Overlapping area suppression: The apparatus avoids unnecessary side collision avoidance control when a sideward object is located in an overlapping area, reducing the risk of false alarms or unnecessary interventions.
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety: By performing front and side collision avoidance control, the apparatus improves the safety of the vehicle and its occupants.
- Efficient collision avoidance: The apparatus suppresses side collision avoidance control in certain scenarios, optimizing the use of resources and reducing unnecessary interventions.
- Accurate detection: The apparatus uses predetermined conditions and detection areas to accurately identify potential collision risks, enabling timely and appropriate control actions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control apparatus performs a front collision avoidance control when the frontward object satisfies a predetermined front collision condition, and performs a side collision avoidance control when the sideward object satisfies a predetermined side collision condition. The vehicle control apparatus suppresses performing the side collision avoidance control in a case where the sideward object is located in an overlapping area between a sideward detection area and a frontward detection area, as compared to a case where the sideward object is located in a non-overlapping area that is a rest of the sideward detection area other than the overlapping area.
