18458477. DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS
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TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18458477 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The driving support apparatus described in the abstract is designed to assist with deceleration based on surrounding information and vehicle state information, while also taking into account the driver's AP (autopilot) operation.
- Surrounding sensor acquires information on three-dimensional objects around the vehicle and road markings ahead.
- Vehicle state sensor acquires information on various vehicle states, including AP operation amount.
- Control unit executes deceleration assist control when start condition is met and cancels it if AP operation is detected.
- Control unit reduces braking force based on surrounding and vehicle state information when cancel condition is met.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous driving systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and vehicle safety systems.
Problems Solved
1. Assists with deceleration in response to surrounding conditions and driver behavior. 2. Ensures safe operation by canceling deceleration assist when driver takes control.
Benefits
1. Improved safety on the road. 2. Enhanced driving experience with automated assistance.
Potential Commercial Applications
1. Automotive industry for integration into vehicles. 2. Technology companies developing autonomous driving solutions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing adaptive cruise control systems that adjust speed based on surrounding traffic conditions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the cancel condition work in real-time situations?
The cancel condition is satisfied when the AP operation is performed during the execution of the deceleration assist control. This raises the question of how quickly the system can detect the driver's intervention and adjust the braking force accordingly.
What measures are in place to prevent false detections of the cancel condition?
To ensure the system does not mistakenly cancel the deceleration assist control, it is important to have robust algorithms and sensors that accurately detect the driver's intervention. This raises the question of what specific technologies or methods are employed to minimize false detections.
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving support apparatus includes a surrounding sensor capable of acquiring surrounding information on a three-dimensional object around a vehicle and a road marking ahead of the vehicle, and a vehicle state sensor capable of acquiring vehicle state information on multiple types of vehicle states in response to driving operation by a driver, including an AP operation amount in response to the driver's AP operation as one of the vehicle states. The apparatus further includes a control unit configured to execute deceleration assist control to assist deceleration when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and to cancel the deceleration assist control when a cancel condition which is satisfied when the AP operation is performed during execution of the deceleration assist control is satisfied. When the cancel condition is satisfied, the control unit reduces the braking force based on the surrounding information and the vehicle state information.
