18498835. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME - 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
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jung Suk Han of Hwaseong-si (KR)
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18498835 titled 'HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF POWERTRAIN CONTROL FOR THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for controlling a powertrain in a hybrid electric vehicle to effectively recognize entry into a low emission zone. The method involves using image-based road sign recognition to determine entry into a zone where exhaust gas reduction is required, calculating the average size of the zone, and adjusting the driving mode to Electric Vehicle (EV) mode until the vehicle exits the zone based on the average size.
- Determining entry into a low emission zone using image-based road sign recognition
- Calculating the average size of the zone for effective control
- Switching to EV mode until the vehicle exits the zone based on the average size
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in hybrid electric vehicles to improve emissions control and compliance with low emission zone regulations.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of effectively recognizing entry into low emission zones and controlling the powertrain accordingly to reduce emissions.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved environmental impact by reducing emissions in low emission zones and optimizing the powertrain control for better efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology could include integration into hybrid electric vehicles for better emissions control and compliance with environmental regulations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS-based systems to detect entry into low emission zones and adjust vehicle operation accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the image-based road sign recognition system differentiate between different types of low emission zones?
The patent application does not provide details on how the system distinguishes between various low emission zones, such as those with different restrictions or requirements.
What is the accuracy rate of the image-based road sign recognition system in detecting entry into low emission zones?
The patent application does not mention the accuracy rate of the image-based road sign recognition system in identifying entry into low emission zones.
Original Abstract Submitted
A hybrid electric vehicle or a powertrain control method therefor controlling a powertrain with a more effective recognition of an entry into a low emission zone may include steps of: determining by use of image-based road-sign recognition information an entry into a zone in which an amount of exhaust gas is requested to be reduced; determining an average size for a type of the zone in case where the entry thereinto is determined by the control unit; and controlling a driving mode to be Electric Vehicle (EV) mode until it is determined based on the average size that the vehicle exists the zone.
