18367732. SURROUNDING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 SURROUNDING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SURROUNDING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SURROUNDING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yuki Yamamoto of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
SURROUNDING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367732 titled 'SURROUNDING IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The surrounding image display apparatus described in the patent application is a system that includes an imaging device, a display device, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is responsible for starting the display of a surrounding image when it detects that a driver intends to make a lane departure, and ending the display when the driver performs a steering operation without visually confirming a blind spot.
- Imaging device captures an image of the vehicle's surroundings.
- Display device shows the captured surrounding image.
- Electronic control unit initiates display when a lane departure is detected and stops it when a steering operation is performed without checking the blind spot.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Advanced driver assistance systems
- Vehicle safety systems
Problems Solved
The apparatus helps address issues such as:
- Lane departure accidents
- Blind spot collisions
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved driver awareness
- Enhanced safety on the road
Potential Commercial Applications
This innovation could be applied in:
- Automotive industry for vehicle safety features
- Technology companies developing driver assistance systems
Possible Prior Art
One potential prior art for this technology could be:
- Existing lane departure warning systems
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between intentional and unintentional lane departures?
The system may use various sensors to analyze the driver's behavior and vehicle trajectory to determine the driver's intent.
What happens if the display malfunctions or the driver ignores it?
In such cases, the system may have backup warning mechanisms, such as auditory alerts or haptic feedback, to ensure the driver is aware of the potential lane departure.
Original Abstract Submitted
A surrounding image display apparatus that comprises an imaging device that captures an image of a surrounding of a vehicle, a display device that displays a surrounding image captured by the imaging device, and an electronic control unit that controls the display device, the electronic control unit being configured to start displaying the surrounding image when it is determined that a driver intends to make a lane departure, and end the displaying of the surrounding image when it is determined that the driver has performed a steering operation without visually confirming a situation of a blind spot on the side of the lane departure.
