18482381. VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET VEHICLE IN A DETECTION AREA LOCATED BEHIND A SUBJECT VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET VEHICLE IN A DETECTION AREA LOCATED BEHIND A SUBJECT VEHICLE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuki Hashimoto of Singapore (SG)

Takahiro Kohara of Toyota-shi (JP)

Tomohiko Mochizuki of Toyota-shi (JP)

Takayoshi Nohara of Toyota-shi (JP)

Masahiro Takahashi of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET VEHICLE IN A DETECTION AREA LOCATED BEHIND A SUBJECT VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18482381 titled 'VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A TARGET VEHICLE IN A DETECTION AREA LOCATED BEHIND A SUBJECT VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle detection system that can detect a target vehicle approaching from behind a subject vehicle in a different lane and alert the driver of the subject vehicle. The system determines the presence of the target vehicle based on its lateral overlap in the detection area.

• The system judges if a target vehicle approaching from behind in an adjacent lane is an alert object.
• The system warns the driver of the subject vehicle about the presence of a target vehicle behind.
• The system calculates an overlap change rate based on the lateral overlap of the target vehicle in the detection area.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in advanced driver assistance systems to improve road safety by alerting drivers of potential hazards.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the issue of detecting vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, reducing the risk of collisions or accidents.

Benefits

- Enhanced driver awareness of surrounding vehicles - Improved safety on the road - Potential reduction in accidents and collisions

Potential Commercial Applications

"Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Lane Change Detection"

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of sensors and cameras in vehicles to detect surrounding vehicles and provide alerts to the driver. However, the specific method of judging a target vehicle as an alert object based on its lateral overlap and issuing warnings to the driver may be a novel aspect of this technology.

How does the system differentiate between different types of vehicles approaching from behind?

The system may need to have algorithms or criteria to distinguish between different types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, or motorcycles, to provide accurate warnings to the driver.

What is the range of the detection area for the system?

Understanding the range of the detection area can help determine how far in advance the system can alert the driver of a target vehicle approaching from behind.

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle detection system, for detecting a target vehicle in a detection area located behind a subject vehicle, is configured to judge whether a target vehicle which has been detected to approach the subject vehicle occupying a driving lane from behind in a first adjacent lane which is on one side of the driving lane and which target vehicle has been further detected to change from the first adjacent lane by diagonally passing the driving lane on to a second adjacent lane on the other side of the driving lane, is an alert object, and output a result of judgement to warn a driver of the subject vehicle that a target vehicle is present behind the subject vehicle, and determine, on the basis of a change of a lateral overlap of the target vehicle in the detection area, an overlap change rate.