18525671. MAP GENERATION DEVICE, MAP GENERATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)
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MAP GENERATION DEVICE, MAP GENERATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Taiki Suzuki of Kariya-city (JP)
Satoshi Horihata of Kariya-city (JP)
MAP GENERATION DEVICE, MAP GENERATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18525671 titled 'MAP GENERATION DEVICE, MAP GENERATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a server that generates virtual marking lines on a road, specifically in regions where a lane center line exists but part of a marking line is missing. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- Generating target location setting unit for setting a target location for virtual marking line generation
- Origin point setting unit for setting an origin point on the lane center line
- Start point setting unit for setting a start point on a marking line parallel to the lane center line
- End point setting unit for setting an end point on the marking line
- Virtual marking line generating unit for connecting the start and end points to generate a virtual marking line
- Marking line connecting unit for connecting the marking line and the virtual marking line
- Potential Applications
This technology could be used in autonomous driving systems to enhance lane detection and navigation capabilities.
- Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of missing or incomplete marking lines on roads, which can confuse autonomous vehicles and human drivers.
- Benefits
The technology improves road safety by providing clear virtual marking lines for guidance and navigation.
- Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be integrated into self-driving cars, road maintenance vehicles, and mapping services for accurate lane marking detection.
- Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing lane detection systems in autonomous vehicles and road marking technologies used in transportation infrastructure.
- Unanswered Questions
- How does this technology handle changing road conditions or temporary markings?
The patent application does not specify how the system adapts to changing road conditions or temporary markings.
- What is the accuracy and reliability of the virtual marking lines generated by this system?
The patent application does not provide information on the accuracy and reliability of the virtual marking lines generated by the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A server includes: a generating target location setting unit setting, as a target location for generating a virtual marking line, a region where a lane center line exists and part of a marking line does not exist; an origin point setting unit setting an origin point on the lane center line; a start point setting unit setting a start point on a marking line parallel to the lane center line, with the start point positioned forward or rearward relative to the origin point; an end point setting unit setting an end point on the marking line, with the end point being set in the other one of the forward position and rearward position relative to the origin point; a virtual marking line generating unit generating a virtual marking line by connecting the start end points; and a marking line connecting unit connecting the marking line and the virtual marking line.
