18448387. VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Ryusuke Kuroda of Edogawa-ku, Tokyo-to (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18448387 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROLLER, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE CONTROL COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle controller adjusts autonomous driving control based on rear detection range
- Processor determines rear detection range for object behind vehicle
- Changes level of autonomous driving control to increase driver involvement
- Activates when rear detection range is below threshold for set time
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- Potential Applications
- Autonomous vehicles
- Driver assistance systems
- Collision avoidance systems
- Problems Solved
- Improving driver engagement in autonomous driving
- Enhancing safety by adjusting control based on rear detection range
- Benefits
- Increased driver awareness and involvement
- Enhanced safety and control in varying driving conditions
Original Abstract Submitted
The vehicle controller includes a processor configured to determine a rear detection range within which an object is detectable behind a vehicle, based on a sensor signal from a sensor mounted on the vehicle, the sensor being capable of detecting objects around the vehicle, and change the level of autonomous driving control applied to the vehicle to increase the degree of a driver's involvement in driving, when the rear detection range has been less than a first distance threshold for more than a first predetermined time.
