18237414. DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Kazuya Okamoto of Toyota-shi (JP)

Tsunekazu Yasoshima of Nagoya-shi (JP)

DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18237414 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The driving support device described in the patent application includes:

  • A side sensor that detects a target object on the lateral side of the vehicle.
  • A control device that notifies the driver of the vehicle when a target object is approaching the vehicle from the lateral side, specifically when the target object is in a notification target region at the time of entering an intersection.
  • The notification target region is a strip-shaped region that extends from the intersection in the direction of the road on which the vehicle is traveling or stopped.
  • The control device determines the width of the notification target region based on the size of the intersection.

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      1. Potential Applications
  • This technology can be used in vehicles to improve safety at intersections by alerting drivers of approaching objects on the lateral side.
  • It can be integrated into autonomous vehicles to enhance their ability to detect and respond to potential collisions at intersections.
      1. Problems Solved
  • Helps prevent accidents at intersections by notifying drivers of approaching objects on the lateral side.
  • Improves overall situational awareness for drivers, especially in complex driving scenarios.
      1. Benefits
  • Enhances safety for both drivers and pedestrians at intersections.
  • Reduces the risk of collisions and improves overall driving experience.
  • Can be a valuable addition to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a driving support device including: a side sensor configured to detect a target object existing on a lateral side of an own vehicle; and a control device configured to notify a driver of the own vehicle of existence of a target object approaching the own vehicle from the lateral side of the own vehicle when, at a time of entry of the own vehicle into an intersection, the target object exists and the target object is positioned in a notification target region. The notification target region is a region having a strip shape which is included in a road crossing a road on which the own vehicle is traveling or stopped, and which extends from the intersection in an extending direction of the road. The control device is configured to acquire a size of the intersection, and to determine a width of the notification target region in accordance with the size of the intersection.

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