18332131. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Koichi Okuda of Toyota-shi (JP)

Masafumi Yamamoto of Nagakute-shi (JP)

Yoshito Sekiguchi of Kariya-shi (JP)

Yuuki Makino of Aichi-gun (JP)

Atsushi Tabata of Okazaki-shi (JP)

VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18332131 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a vehicle control device for controlling platooning of vehicles by connecting them via radio communication. The device includes a control portion that sets a permissible output range of a drive amount for each vehicle in the platoon, ensuring that the change in drive amount in response to a change in drive demand lies within a predetermined range. This is achieved by adjusting the gear ratio of the automatic transmission in each vehicle.

  • The device controls platooning of vehicles by connecting them via radio communication.
  • The platoon includes a lead vehicle and follow-up vehicles that automatically follow at a predetermined distance.
  • The control portion sets a permissible output range of a drive amount for each vehicle.
  • The drive amount change in response to a drive demand change is kept within a predetermined range.
  • The automatic transmission in each vehicle transmits power from the power source to the driving wheels.

Potential Applications:

  • Autonomous driving systems
  • Fleet management systems
  • Transportation logistics optimization

Problems Solved:

  • Ensures safe and efficient platooning of vehicles
  • Maintains a consistent intervehicle distance
  • Manages the power output of each vehicle within a predetermined range

Benefits:

  • Improved fuel efficiency by optimizing the power output of each vehicle
  • Enhanced safety through controlled and consistent platooning
  • Reduced traffic congestion by maintaining a steady flow of vehicles


Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle control device for controlling platooning of platoon participating vehicles by connecting the platoon participating vehicles to one another via radio communication, the platoon participating vehicles include a lead vehicle and follow-up vehicles that perform automatic follow-up running in line at a predetermined intervehicle distance from the lead vehicle, the device comprises a control portion that, during execution of the platooning, sets a permissible output range of a drive amount with a current gear ratio of an automatic transmission remaining kept, as a change characteristic of the drive amount in each of the platoon participating vehicles so that change of the drive amount in response to change of a drive demand amount lies within a predetermined range, the automatic transmission being included in each of the platoon participating vehicles to transmit power of a power source to driving wheels.

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