18368267. DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, VEHICLE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, VEHICLE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, VEHICLE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - 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, VEHICLE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroyuki Kyoshima of Tokyo (JP)
Makoto Nakatsuka of Tokyo (JP)
DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, VEHICLE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368267 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, VEHICLE, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a driving support device for vehicles that includes a detection unit to determine the vehicle's current position, an acquisition unit to gather data for updating the driving support function of the vehicle, and a control unit to manage the update process based on the acquired data. The control unit can update the driving support function while the vehicle's ignition is on if it determines that the update needs to be completed before the driving support function may be activated based on the current position of the vehicle.
- Detection unit to determine the vehicle's current position
- Acquisition unit to gather data for updating the driving support function
- Control unit to manage the update process based on acquired data
- Update process can be executed with the vehicle's ignition on
- Update is completed before the driving support function may be activated
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and fleet management systems.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures that the driving support function is updated in a timely manner to prevent potential safety risks. 2. Allows for efficient management of driving support functions based on the vehicle's current position.
Benefits
1. Enhanced safety for drivers and passengers. 2. Improved performance and functionality of driving support systems. 3. Streamlined update process for driving support functions.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing driving support functions in commercial vehicles, enhancing safety features in autonomous vehicles, and improving driver assistance systems in consumer vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be a similar system that updates driving support functions based on the vehicle's location, but may not have the capability to update with the vehicle's ignition on.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device determine when the update needs to be completed before the driving support function may be activated?
The abstract does not provide specific details on the criteria or algorithm used by the control unit to determine the timing of the update process.
What types of data are acquired by the acquisition unit for updating the driving support function?
The abstract does not specify the nature or sources of the data that are gathered for updating the driving support function.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present invention provides a driving support device for supporting driving of a vehicle, the driving support device comprising: a detection unit configured to detect a current position of the vehicle; an acquisition unit configured to acquire data for updating a driving support function equipped on the vehicle; a control unit configured to control update of the driving support function based on the data acquired by the acquisition unit, wherein the control unit is configured to execute the update in a state in which an ignition of the vehicle is on, in a case of determining, based on the current position detected by the detection unit, that the update is to be completed before reaching a situation in which the driving support function may be activated.
