Honda Motor Co., Ltd. patent applications published on November 30th, 2023

Summary of the patent applications from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on November 30th, 2023

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has recently filed several patents related to wireless communication devices, AC generation circuits, fuel cell systems, consumable parts replacement systems, driving assistance devices, gaze estimation devices, vehicle following systems, and battery pack connection structures.

In terms of wireless communication devices, Honda has filed a patent for a device that wirelessly transmits a request signal to gather information about the communication condition with a specific device. Based on the responses received, the device selects another device to transfer the communication and determines the communication method to be used.

For AC generation circuits, Honda has filed a patent for a circuit that includes capacitors, switches, and inductors. The circuit allows for parallel and series connections of capacitors to a power storage, as well as the connection of inductors between the power storage and the capacitors.

In the field of fuel cell systems, Honda has filed a patent for a method of estimating and determining the normal pressure detector based on pressure values detected by multiple pressure detectors. The method focuses on detecting differences in pressure values and uses this information to estimate the anode pressure in the fuel gas supply pipe.

Honda has also filed a patent for a system that identifies the replacement time and position of consumable parts in a movable body. The system measures the internal resistance value of the consumable part and determines the travel position status of the movable body to accurately identify the replacement time and position.

In the area of driving assistance devices, Honda has filed a patent for a device that can recognize external objects near a vehicle and estimate the direction of the driver's gaze towards different potential objects of interest. The device provides driving assistance based on the driver's visual recognition of specific objects.

Honda has also filed a patent for a gaze estimation device that calculates the probability of a person looking at each option based on their gaze and a probability distribution. It identifies the option with a probability value equal to or greater than a set threshold as the one the person is looking at.

In terms of vehicle following systems, Honda has filed a patent for a vehicle equipped with sensors and a vehicle controller that can detect and follow another vehicle on the road. The controller calculates the following distance between the two vehicles based on the distance between the taillights of the detected vehicle and adjusts the steering to follow the detected vehicle.

Lastly, Honda has filed a patent for a connection structure between a battery pack and a vehicle body. The structure includes a first connection member with inclination plates that provide a secure and stable connection between the battery pack and the vehicle body.

Notable applications:

• Wireless communication device for selecting another device to transfer communication based on gathered information.
• AC generation circuit with capacitors, switches, and inductors for parallel and series connections.
• Method for estimating and determining the normal pressure detector in a fuel cell system.
• System for identifying the replacement time and position of consumable parts in a movable body.
• Driving assistance device for recognizing external objects and estimating the driver's gaze direction.
• Gaze estimation device for determining where a person is looking among multiple options.
• Vehicle equipped with sensors and a controller for detecting and following another vehicle.
• Connection structure between a battery pack and a vehicle body for secure and stable connection.

Patent applications for Honda Motor Co., Ltd. on November 30th, 2023

SYNTHESIS OF BIMETALLIC STRUCTURES FOR USE AS CATALYSTS (18227154)

Main Inventor

Shutang CHEN

DOOR WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DOOR (17826643)

Main Inventor

Khang C. NGUYEN

INTEGRATED CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18337443)

Main Inventor

Jun KUDO

DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE, DRIVING SUPPORT UNIT, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD (18202331)

Main Inventor

Jovin Jeevan Dsa

CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF BATTERY PACK AND VEHICLE BODY, AND VEHICLE (18142054)

Main Inventor

Zhanyang Tan

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICULAR CONTROL WHILE FOLLOWING A VEHICLE (17751786)

Main Inventor

Jose I. Herrero Zarzosa

DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18203110)

Main Inventor

Takeru Goto

DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, DRIVING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM (18202391)

Main Inventor

Takeru Goto

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM (18326365)

Main Inventor

Norihide KOHMOTO

REPLACEMENT-TIME POSITION IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENT-TIME POSITION IDENTIFICATION METHOD (18321715)

Main Inventor

Kohei MUKAIHARA

FUEL CELL SYSTEM (18113346)

Main Inventor

Koichi KATO

ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATION CIRCUIT AND TEMPERATURE RAISING DEVICE (18202332)

Main Inventor

Yasumichi Onuki

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18233544)

Main Inventor

Naoko IMAI

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, BASE STATION, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18234125)

Main Inventor

Naoko IMAI

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, RELAY DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM (18233534)

Main Inventor

Masaru OTAKA