18391839. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Masumi Dakemoto of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kaiji Itabashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yoshihisa Yamada of Nagoya-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18391839 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control device described in the patent application is designed to arbitrate between multiple control commands from various driving support applications. It then outputs instructions to control units responsible for steering, braking, and driving based on the arbitration results. The device acquires steering angle and yaw rate commands from the driving support applications.
- Arbitration unit to manage control commands from different driving support applications
- Output instructions to control steering, braking, and driving actuators
- Acquire steering angle and yaw rate commands from driving support applications
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety systems.
Problems Solved
1. Efficiently managing and prioritizing control commands from multiple driving support applications. 2. Enhancing coordination between different control units responsible for steering, braking, and driving.
Benefits
1. Improved safety through coordinated control of steering, braking, and driving actuators. 2. Enhanced performance and responsiveness in driving support functions. 3. Optimized utilization of vehicle control resources.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized in self-driving cars, adaptive cruise control systems, and collision avoidance systems.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to vehicle control systems, autonomous driving technologies, and integrated control units for vehicles.
Unanswered Questions
How does the arbitration unit prioritize control commands from different driving support applications?
The patent abstract does not provide details on the specific criteria or algorithms used by the arbitration unit to prioritize control commands.
What types of driving support applications are typically integrated with the vehicle control device?
The abstract mentions multiple driving support applications, but it does not specify the specific types or functionalities of these applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
The vehicle control device includes an arbitration unit configured to arbitrate between a plurality of control commands acquired from a plurality of driving support applications that respectively implements driving support functions, configured to output instructions based on a control command after arbitration to a first control unit that is able to control a steering actuator and a second control unit that is able to control at least one of a brake actuator or a drive actuator, and configured to acquire a steering angle and a yaw rate as the control commands from the driving support applications.
