Hyundai motor company (20240101159). METHOD OF CONTROLLING SWITCHING TO MANUAL DRIVING MODE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE simplified abstract

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METHOD OF CONTROLLING SWITCHING TO MANUAL DRIVING MODE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Organization Name

hyundai motor company

Inventor(s)

Myung Ki Yeom of Incheon (KR)

In Su Kim of Anyang-si (KR)

METHOD OF CONTROLLING SWITCHING TO MANUAL DRIVING MODE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240101159 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING SWITCHING TO MANUAL DRIVING MODE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for safely switching an autonomous vehicle to manual driving mode without interfering with nearby vehicles.

  • Allows the driver to choose between switching to manual mode while driving or after stopping
  • Ensures the switch to manual mode is done in a safe lane or place
  • Considers the surrounding driving environment before switching modes
  • Enables the autonomous vehicle to be driven in autonomous mode until the manual switch is initiated

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, taxi services, delivery services, and transportation industries.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures safe transition from autonomous to manual driving mode 2. Prevents interference with nearby vehicles during the switch

Benefits

1. Increased safety for both the autonomous vehicle and nearby vehicles 2. Provides flexibility for drivers to switch between modes as needed

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be utilized in autonomous vehicle companies, transportation services, and automotive manufacturers.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to autonomous vehicles and manual driving mode transition systems, but specific examples are not provided in this article.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology handle emergency situations during the switch between autonomous and manual driving modes?

The article does not address how the system reacts to emergency scenarios where a quick switch to manual mode is required.

What measures are in place to prevent unauthorized switching to manual driving mode?

The article does not mention any security features or protocols to prevent unauthorized individuals from switching the vehicle to manual mode.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method of controlling switching to a manual driving mode of an autonomous vehicle, enables switching to the manual driving mode to be safely performed without interfering with a nearby vehicle in a safe lane or a safe place according to a surrounding driving environment by allowing a driver to select between switching to the manual driving mode while driving or switching to the manual driving mode after stopping to switch to the manual driving mode while the autonomous vehicle is driven in an autonomous driving mode.