18461508. DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS - 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 How does the apparatus determine the state of the side mirrors based on the images captured?
- 1.11 What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this driving assist apparatus?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
TAKASHI Unigame of Nagoya-shi (JP)
DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18461508 titled 'DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The driving assist apparatus described in the patent application includes a photographing part mounted in side mirrors that can switch between two states: one where the driver can see the vehicle's rear side and one where the protruding margin of the side mirrors is minimized. The control part uses the images captured by the photographing part to provide driving assistance, determining the state of the side mirrors and adjusting the driving assist accordingly.
- Photographing part mounted in side mirrors
- Switchable between two states: one for rear visibility, one for minimized protruding margin
- Control part uses images to provide driving assist
- Determines side mirror state to adjust driving assist
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various driving assist systems to enhance safety and convenience for drivers.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps drivers have better visibility and awareness of their surroundings while driving, ultimately improving safety on the road.
Benefits
- Improved visibility for drivers - Enhanced driving assistance - Increased safety on the road
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be integrated into vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems to provide additional features for drivers, potentially increasing the market value of such vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or technologies related to side mirror systems with integrated cameras for driving assistance purposes.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus determine the state of the side mirrors based on the images captured?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific algorithms or methods used to judge the state of the side mirrors. Further clarification on this aspect would be beneficial.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this driving assist apparatus?
The patent application does not discuss any potential limitations or drawbacks of the technology. Understanding these aspects would be important for evaluating the overall effectiveness and practicality of the apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving assist apparatus includes a photographing part mounted in side mirrors switchable between a first state where a driver can see a vehicle rear side and a second state where a protruding margin of the side mirrors in a width direction of the self-vehicle is small, and having different photographable areas between the first and second states. A control part performs a driving assist based on images photographed by the photographing part. The control part is configured to judge whether the side minors are in the first or second state based on the images, and to continue the driving assist when the side minors are judged to be in the first state and suspend the driving assist and notify to the driver that the driving assist is not carried out when the side minors are judged to be in the second state.
