18476460. DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - 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
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Makoto Kobayashi of Susono-shi (JP)
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18476460 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The driving support apparatus described in the patent application includes a surrounding sensor that can detect moving objects in specific areas around the vehicle. The control unit is responsible for executing autonomous braking control to prevent collisions with these objects, adjusting the braking force based on the location of the target object.
- Surrounding sensor detects moving objects in front and front lateral areas of the vehicle.
- Control unit autonomously applies braking force when collision risk is detected.
- Braking force is reduced if the target object is in the front lateral area compared to the direct front area.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous driving systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and collision avoidance systems in vehicles.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent collisions with moving objects by autonomously applying braking force when a collision risk is detected, improving overall safety on the road.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety for drivers and pedestrians - Reduced risk of accidents and collisions - Improved efficiency in autonomous driving systems
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for integration into vehicles - Technology companies developing ADAS and autonomous driving systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of similar collision avoidance systems in vehicles, but the specific feature of adjusting braking force based on the location of the target object may be unique to this patent application.
=== What are the specific technical details of the surrounding sensor used in the driving support apparatus? The technical specifications of the surrounding sensor, such as its range, accuracy, and detection capabilities, are not provided in the abstract.
=== How does the control unit determine the magnitude of braking force to be applied in different collision scenarios? The exact algorithm or methodology used by the control unit to calculate and adjust the braking force based on the location of the target object is not explained in the abstract.
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving support apparatus includes a surrounding sensor capable of detecting a first object which is a moving object present in a predetermined first area including a direct front of the own vehicle and a second object which is a moving object present in a predetermined second area including a front lateral area of the own vehicle; and a control unit configured to execute the autonomous braking control for automatically applying braking force to the own vehicle when a collision condition is satisfied, the collision condition being satisfied when there is a possibility that the own vehicle collides with a moving object. The control unit is configured to, when a target object which is a moving object satisfying the collision condition is the second object, reduce a magnitude of the braking force applied by the autonomous braking control, as compared to when the target object is the first object.
