18373300. DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)

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DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Misako Yoshimura of Wako-shi (JP)

Gakuyo Fujimoto of Wako-shi (JP)

DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18373300 titled 'DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The driving assistance device described in the abstract is designed to prompt a driver of a mobile object to avoid contact with an object detected by an object detection device. The device determines the steering direction for avoiding contact with the object and causes an actuator to output force to the steering operator to execute the steering maneuver.

  • The device includes a storage medium for storing computer-readable instructions.
  • A processor is connected to the storage medium to execute the instructions.
  • The device prompts the driver to avoid contact with detected objects by steering in a specific direction.
  • An actuator outputs force to the steering operator to assist in avoiding the object.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Collision avoidance systems
  • Advanced driver assistance systems

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Preventing collisions with objects
  • Enhancing driver safety
  • Improving vehicle maneuverability

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Increased safety on the road
  • Reduced risk of accidents
  • Enhanced driving experience

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Automotive industry for vehicle safety features
  • Transportation companies for fleet management
  • Insurance companies for risk assessment

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Collision avoidance systems in autonomous vehicles

Unanswered Questions

How does the device determine the steering direction for avoiding contact with the object?

The abstract does not provide specific details on how the device determines the steering direction for avoiding contact with the object. Further information on the algorithms or sensors used for this purpose would be helpful.

What types of objects can the object detection device detect?

The abstract mentions that the device prompts the driver to avoid contact with an object detected by the object detection device. It would be useful to know the range and types of objects that the device can detect for effective collision avoidance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A driving assistance device includes a storage medium configured to store computer-readable instructions, and a processor that is connected to the storage medium, in which the processor executes the computer-readable instructions to determine to prompt a driver of a mobile object to avoid contact with an object detected by an object detection device whose detection range is at least on a traveling direction side of the mobile object according to steering, and a steering direction for avoiding contact with the object, and when it is determined to prompt the driver of the mobile object to avoid contact with the object according to steering, cause an actuator capable of outputting force to a steering operator to execute outputting, first, a force to reach a first target force in the same direction as the steering direction in a first period to maintain the state, and causing, then, a force output in a second period longer than the first period to reach zero.