18482358. 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Koichi Tsuchiya 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 18482358 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 is designed to detect objects and execute collision control measures when certain conditions are met. Specifically, the controller in the apparatus determines if an object in the roadside or median strip of a road satisfies a second collision condition, which is more difficult to meet than the first collision condition, based on angle and steering conditions.
- Sensor detects objects
- Controller executes collision control
- Determines if object meets second collision condition
- Conditions include angle and steering criteria
- Designed for objects in roadside or median strip of road
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and road safety equipment.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent collisions with objects on the roadside or median strip of a road, enhancing overall road safety.
Benefits
The driving support apparatus improves driver safety by providing collision control measures when encountering objects in critical areas.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include integration into vehicle safety systems, licensing to automotive manufacturers, and partnerships with road safety organizations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be collision avoidance systems in vehicles that use sensors to detect obstacles and trigger avoidance maneuvers.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the driving support apparatus differentiate between various types of objects on the roadside or median strip? 2. What are the specific technical specifications required for the sensor to accurately detect objects in real-time?
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving support apparatus comprises a sensor configured to detect an object, and a controller configured to execute a collision control when the object satisfies a first collision condition. The controller determines whether or not the object satisfies a second collision condition which is more difficult to be satisfied than the first collision condition when both an angle condition and a steering condition are satisfied in a case where the object is a three-dimensional object which is in a roadside or a median strip of a road. The angle condition is a condition that an entry angle formed by a traveling direction of the vehicle and the three-dimensional object is equal to or smaller than a threshold angle. The steering condition is a condition for determining that a driver performs an avoidance steering operation. The controller executes the collision control when the three-dimensional object satisfies the second collision condition.
