18234950. DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS AND DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS AND DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Shintaro Inoue of Naka-gun Kanagawa-ken (JP)

DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS AND DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18234950 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS AND DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The driving support apparatus assists in controlling a vehicle to avoid blind spots by calculating the risk estimation value and determining control actions based on the risk level.

  • The driving support apparatus stores risk estimation information for calculating the risk level of a blind spot.
  • It identifies multiple blind spots in front of the vehicle and combines them into a conglomerate risk if they meet certain conditions.
  • When a conglomerate risk is present, the apparatus calculates the risk level for each blind spot and determines control actions and passing speed accordingly.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry for developing advanced driver assistance systems.
  • Transportation companies for enhancing vehicle safety measures.
  • Fleet management companies for improving driver training programs.

Problems Solved:

  • Minimizing the risk of accidents caused by blind spots.
  • Enhancing driver awareness and response to potential hazards.
  • Improving overall road safety for both drivers and pedestrians.

Benefits:

  • Increased safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
  • Reduced likelihood of accidents and collisions.
  • Enhanced driving experience with improved control and assistance features.


Original Abstract Submitted

A driving support apparatus assists driving of a vehicle by performing control of the vehicle corresponding to a blind spot. A driving support apparatus stores risk estimation information for calculating a risk estimation value indicating a height of a risk of a blind spot, and determines a plurality of blind spots as one conglomerate risk when the plurality of blind spots are detected in front of a vehicle and satisfy a predetermined condition. When the conglomerate risk exists, the driving support apparatus calculates a risk estimation value indicating the height of the risk in each of the plurality of blind spots on the basis of the risk estimation information, and determines a control end position for ending the control of the vehicle corresponding to the blind spot and a target passing speed of the control end position of the vehicle on the basis of the risk estimation value.

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