18373301. CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kotaro Fujimura of Wako-shi (JP)
Shigenobu Saigusa of Wako-shi (JP)
Gakuyo Fujimoto of Wako-shi (JP)
Misako Yoshimura of Wako-shi (JP)
Masamitsu Tsuchiya of Wako-shi (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18373301 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The control device described in the patent application is designed to perform different processes based on the proximity of a risky object to a mobile object. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The control device performs a first process when the index value indicating the closeness to a risky object is below a certain threshold.
- It performs a second process when the index value is between the first threshold and a second threshold.
- It performs a third process when the index value is above the second threshold, which includes proposing a driving operation to avoid the risky object to the driver.
- Potential Applications:**
- Autonomous vehicles - Collision avoidance systems
- Problems Solved:**
- Enhancing safety on the road - Preventing accidents involving mobile objects and risky obstacles
- Benefits:**
- Improved driver assistance - Increased road safety - Efficient collision avoidance mechanisms
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
- Automotive industry: integration into vehicles for enhanced safety features - Transportation companies: implementation in fleets for accident prevention
- Possible Prior Art:**
One possible prior art could be collision avoidance systems in vehicles that use sensors to detect obstacles and warn the driver. However, the specific process of proposing driving operations to the driver based on the proximity to a risky object may be a novel aspect of this patent application.
- Unanswered Questions:**
- 1. How does the control device determine the index value indicating the degree of closeness to a risky object?**
The abstract does not provide details on the specific technology or sensors used to calculate the index value.
- 2. Are there any limitations to the effectiveness of the proposed driving operations in avoiding risky objects?**
The abstract does not mention any potential challenges or limitations that may arise when implementing the proposed driving operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device is configured to perform: performing a first process when an index value indicating a degree of closeness to a risky object which is present in front of a mobile object is less than a first threshold value; performing a second process when the index value is equal to or greater than the first threshold value and less than a second threshold value greater than the first threshold value; and performing a third process and the second process when the index value is equal to or greater than the second threshold value. The third process includes a fourth process of proposing a driving operation for avoiding the risky object to a driver. The fourth process is not performed when the driver has performed an action for reducing or releasing an operation of an operator instructing an accelerating operation for accelerating the mobile object.
