18358196. DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT 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 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Takuya Kaminade of Okazaki-shi (JP)
Naoya Matsunaga of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Masashi Oishi of Owariasahi-shi (JP)
Masaki Ikai of Toyota-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 18358196 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND DRIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The driving support device described in the patent application includes a control device with an acceleration suppression function that suppresses acceleration of the vehicle when an erroneous depression operation is detected on the accelerator pedal in a parking area. The control device predicts the trajectory of the vehicle and the time required for the vehicle to reach a point where the trajectory intersects with the parking spot row. It determines if the vehicle is in the parking area based on the predicted time and the vehicle speed.
- Acceleration suppression function to prevent erroneous acceleration in parking areas
- Prediction of vehicle trajectory and time to reach parking spot row intersection
- Determination of vehicle position in parking area based on predicted time and speed
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in:
- Autonomous parking systems
- Parking assistance systems in vehicles
- Fleet management systems for parking optimization
Problems Solved
The technology helps in:
- Preventing accidental acceleration in parking areas
- Improving safety during parking maneuvers
- Enhancing accuracy in determining vehicle position in parking spots
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased safety for pedestrians and other vehicles in parking areas
- Improved efficiency in parking maneuvers
- Enhanced user experience with parking assistance features
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in:
- Automotive industry for parking assistance systems
- Transportation and logistics companies for fleet management
- Smart city initiatives for parking optimization solutions
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing parking assistance systems in vehicles that use sensors and cameras to assist drivers in parking maneuvers. However, the specific feature of predicting vehicle trajectory and suppressing acceleration in parking areas may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the acceleration suppression function work in real-time to prevent erroneous acceleration in parking areas?
The patent application describes the function but does not provide detailed information on the specific mechanisms or sensors involved in detecting and suppressing acceleration. Further details on the technical implementation would be helpful for a better understanding of the system.
What is the predetermined speed threshold used to determine if the vehicle is in a parking area based on the predicted time and speed?
The patent application mentions a predetermined speed threshold, but the specific value or range of speeds that trigger the determination of the vehicle's position in a parking area is not provided. Understanding the criteria for this determination would be essential for implementing the technology effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a driving support device () including a control device which has an acceleration suppression function of suppressing acceleration of an own vehicle when the own vehicle is determined to be positioned in a parking area (PA) including a parking spot row (PSA) and an erroneous depression operation is determined to be executed on an accelerator pedal (AP). The control device predicts a trajectory (T) of the own vehicle in a case in which the own vehicle travels when a speed (vs) of the own vehicle is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed, and further predicts a time (Δt) required for the own vehicle to reach a point at which the trajectory (T) and the parking spot row (PSA) intersect with each other. The control device determines that the own vehicle is positioned in the parking area (PA) when the predicted time (Δt) is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time. When the speed (vs) of the own vehicle is lower than the predetermined speed or the own vehicle is stopped, the control device determines that the own vehicle is positioned in the parking area (PA) in a case in which a determination target region (A), which has a predetermined length, extends from the own vehicle toward a traveling direction, and is defined in accordance with a turning angle of the own vehicle, and the parking spot row (PSA) overlap each other.
