18485234. VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Takaomi Kinugawa of Kariya-city (JP)
Tooru Takahashi of Kariya-city (JP)
Yuki Tezuka of Toyota-shi (JP)
Naoki Kusumoto of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18485234 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in the patent application includes a monitoring sensor and a brake apparatus. It is designed to determine if there is a pre-preceding vehicle in front of a preceding vehicle, which is in front of the own vehicle, in the direction of vehicle advancement.
If a pre-preceding vehicle is detected in front of the preceding vehicle, the vehicle control apparatus compares the required deceleration needed for the own vehicle to follow the preceding vehicle based on the monitoring result of the monitoring sensor, with the required deceleration needed for the own vehicle to follow the pre-preceding vehicle based on the monitoring result of the monitoring sensor.
The brake apparatus is then controlled to bring the deceleration of the own vehicle closer to the required deceleration for following the pre-preceding vehicle if the required deceleration for following the pre-preceding vehicle is greater than the required deceleration for following the preceding vehicle.
- The patent application describes a vehicle control apparatus that can detect and respond to the presence of a pre-preceding vehicle in front of a preceding vehicle.
- The apparatus compares the required deceleration for the own vehicle to follow the preceding vehicle with the required deceleration for the own vehicle to follow the pre-preceding vehicle.
- The brake apparatus is controlled to adjust the deceleration of the own vehicle based on the comparison results.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to improve vehicle safety and collision avoidance.
- It can be implemented in autonomous vehicles to enhance their ability to follow multiple vehicles in a chain.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The technology addresses the challenge of determining the appropriate deceleration for the own vehicle when there are multiple vehicles in front of it.
- It helps prevent collisions and improve the overall safety of the vehicle.
Benefits of this technology:
- The technology improves the accuracy of deceleration control, allowing the own vehicle to maintain a safe distance from both the preceding and pre-preceding vehicles.
- It enhances the responsiveness of the vehicle control system, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall traffic flow.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control apparatus for a vehicle includes a monitoring sensor and a brake apparatus. The vehicle control apparatus determines whether a pre-preceding vehicle is present in front of a preceding vehicle in front of an own vehicle in a vehicle advancing direction. In response to the pre-preceding vehicle is determined to be present in front of the preceding vehicle, the vehicle control apparatus compares a first required deceleration required to cause the own vehicle to travel to follow the preceding vehicle based on a monitoring result of the monitoring sensor and a second required deceleration required to cause the own vehicle to travel to follow the pre-preceding vehicle based on a monitoring result of the monitoring sensor, and controls the brake apparatus to bring deceleration of the own vehicle closer to the second required deceleration in response to the second required deceleration being greater than the first required deceleration.
