18458527. VEHICLE POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Toshihiko Hashiba of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18458527 titled 'VEHICLE POSITION ESTIMATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a vehicle position estimation device that calculates distances between the vehicle and a boundary line to determine if the vehicle has crossed the boundary line. It then adjusts the distances based on whether the vehicle has crossed the boundary line and estimates the position of the vehicle.
- First boundary-line calculation determination unit calculates distance between vehicle and boundary line
- Second boundary-line calculation determination unit calculates distance between vehicle and boundary line
- Traveling lane matching unit adjusts distances for matching based on whether vehicle has crossed boundary line
- Position estimation unit estimates vehicle position based on adjusted distances
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries such as:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Fleet management systems
- Traffic monitoring and control
Problems Solved
- Accurate vehicle position estimation
- Boundary line crossing detection
- Improved safety on the road
Benefits
- Enhanced navigation systems
- Increased efficiency in transportation
- Real-time monitoring of vehicle movements
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing this technology for commercial use can benefit industries such as:
- Transportation and logistics companies
- Automotive manufacturers
- Smart city infrastructure developers
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing vehicle tracking systems that use GPS and sensors to estimate vehicle positions and movements.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle different types of boundary lines, such as solid lines, dashed lines, or curbs?
The abstract does not specify how the device distinguishes between different types of boundary lines and adjusts the position estimation accordingly.
What is the accuracy of the position estimation provided by this device?
The abstract does not mention the level of accuracy or margin of error in the position estimation process.
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided a vehicle position estimation device, including: a first boundary-line calculation determination unit that calculates a first distance between the vehicle and a boundary line, and determines whether or not the vehicle has crossed the boundary line; a second boundary-line calculation determination unit that calculates a second distance between the vehicle and the boundary line, and determines whether or not the vehicle has crossed the boundary line; a traveling lane matching unit that adjusts at least one of the first and second distances for matching, based on whether or not the vehicle has crossed the boundary line, determined by the first boundary-line calculation determination unit and the second boundary-line calculation determination unit; and a position estimation unit that estimates a position of the vehicle, based on the first or second distance adjusted by the traveling lane matching unit.
