18372181. NOTIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 NOTIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 NOTIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL 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
NOTIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gakuyo Fujimoto of Wako-shi (JP)
Masamitsu Tsuchiya of Wako-shi (JP)
Misako Yoshimura of Wako-shi (JP)
Shigenobu Saigusa of Wako-shi (JP)
NOTIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18372181 titled 'NOTIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a notification control device that detects the sightline of a driver and outputs warnings based on certain conditions being met.
- The device detects the driver's sightline and outputs a warning if the sightline is out of a predetermined range for a certain period of time.
- It also outputs a second warning if the sightline is out of the range, a risky object is present in a reference area, and the condition is maintained for a shorter period of time than the first warning.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Automotive safety systems
- Driver assistance systems
- Fleet management solutions
Problems Solved
This technology helps address issues such as:
- Distracted driving
- Potential accidents due to lack of driver attention
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved driver safety
- Early detection of potential hazards
- Enhanced driver awareness
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be in:
- Automotive industry: integrating the device into vehicles for enhanced safety features
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing driver assistance systems that provide warnings based on driver behavior and external conditions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between a risky object and other objects in the reference area?
The abstract does not provide details on how the device determines the level of risk associated with an object in the reference area.
What is the specific range within which the driver's sightline is considered safe?
The abstract mentions a predetermined range, but does not specify the exact measurements of this range.
Original Abstract Submitted
A notification control device performs: detecting a sightline of a driver; causing an information output device to output a first warning when a first condition is satisfied; and causing the information output device to output a second warning when a second condition is satisfied. The first condition is a condition that the driver's sight line is out of a predetermined range in which the driver is considered to see a view in front of the mobile object and a state in which the sightline is out of the range is maintained for a first time. The second condition is a condition that the driver's sightline is out of the range, a risky object to be noticed is present in a reference area, and the state in which the sightline is out of the range is maintained for a second time shorter than the first time.
