18533006. DUAL-MODE CRUISE CONTROL simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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DUAL-MODE CRUISE CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Amy Rae Griffin of Boise ID (US)
Maria Pat F. Chavarria of Boise ID (US)
Alpha Chavez Labiano of Meridian ID (US)
DUAL-MODE CRUISE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18533006 titled 'DUAL-MODE CRUISE CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for cruise control in a vehicle that can switch between modes based on sensor data availability. Here are the key points:
- The system controls the speed of a vehicle while maintaining a safe distance from another vehicle.
- If sensor data is not usable for maintaining the distance, the system switches to a mode where the vehicle maintains a constant speed and obtains additional data from external sensors or computing devices.
- The additional data can also be obtained from a mobile device of a passenger in the vehicle to ensure a safe distance from the other vehicle.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, adaptive cruise control systems, and traffic management systems.
Problems Solved
The technology solves the problem of unreliable sensor data for maintaining safe distances between vehicles, ensuring a higher level of safety on the road.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety, enhanced driving experience, and better traffic flow efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include automotive industry for implementing advanced cruise control systems, transportation companies for fleet management, and smart city initiatives for traffic optimization.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the development of adaptive cruise control systems that use sensor data to adjust vehicle speed based on the distance from other vehicles.
What are the specific external sensors or computing devices that can provide additional data for the vehicle in the second mode?
In the patent application, it is not specified what specific external sensors or computing devices are used to provide additional data for the vehicle in the second mode. This information could be crucial for understanding the technical implementation of the system.
How does the system ensure the privacy and security of the data obtained from the mobile device of a passenger in the vehicle?
The patent application does not address the privacy and security concerns related to obtaining data from a passenger's mobile device. It would be important to know how the system protects the passenger's data and ensures that it is used only for maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems, methods, and apparatus related to cruise control for a vehicle. In one approach, speed for a first vehicle is controlled in a first mode using data from sensors. The speed is controlled while keeping at least a minimum distance from a second vehicle being followed by the first vehicle. In response to determining that data from the sensors is not usable to control the first vehicle (e.g., the data cannot be used to measure the minimum distance), the first vehicle changes from the first mode to a second mode. In the second mode, the first vehicle maintains a constant speed and/or obtains additional data from sensors and/or computing devices located externally to the first vehicle. In another approach, the additional data can additionally or alternatively be obtained from a mobile device of a passenger of the first vehicle. The additional data is used to maintain a safe minimum distance from the second vehicle.
