18449146. CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Wataru Kawashima of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Ryusuke Kuroda of Tokyo-to (JP)

Kenichiro Aoki of Tokyo-to (JP)

Takehiko Hanada of Hiratsuka-shi (JP)

Takuya Fujiki of Tokyo-to (JP)

CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18449146 titled 'CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL

Simplified Explanation

  • An object detection system for vehicles that adjusts the level of autonomous driving control based on the number of sensors detecting a possible collision.
  • When only one sensor detects a potential collision, the system switches to a level of autonomous driving that requires the driver to look around the vehicle but not operate the accelerator or steering.
  • When two or more sensors detect a potential collision, the system switches to a level of autonomous driving that requires the driver to operate at least the accelerator or steering.

Potential Applications

  • Autonomous vehicles
  • Collision avoidance systems
  • Driver assistance systems

Problems Solved

  • Enhances safety by adjusting the level of autonomous driving control based on the severity of the potential collision.
  • Reduces the risk of accidents by involving the driver in the control of the vehicle when multiple sensors detect a possible collision.

Benefits

  • Improved safety for both the driver and pedestrians
  • Enhanced driver assistance for better decision-making in critical situations
  • Potential reduction in accidents and injuries on the road


Original Abstract Submitted

When an object that may possibly collide with a vehicle is detected from a sensor signal of one of sensors mounted on the vehicle, a vehicle controller changes the level of autonomous driving control applied to the vehicle from a first level that does not require a driver to operate an accelerator and steering and does not require the driver to look around the vehicle to a second level that requires the driver to look around the vehicle but does not require the driver to operate an accelerator and steering. When an object that may possibly collide with the vehicle is detected from sensor signals of two or more of the sensors, the vehicle controller changes the level of autonomous driving control from the first level to a third level that requires the driver to operate at least an accelerator or steering.

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