Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240116431). VEHICLE simplified abstract

VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Eisuke Ando of Nagoya-shi (JP)

VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240116431 titled 'VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a system where a vehicle processor (VP) can accept light operation mode requests from an automatic driver setting mode or an off mode. The VP can change the operation mode of a headlight based on user input or the light operation mode request.

• The system allows a vehicle processor to accept light operation mode requests from different driver settings.
• The vehicle processor can change the operation mode of a headlight based on user input or the light operation mode request.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in automotive lighting systems to improve user experience and safety on the road.

Problems Solved

1. Simplifies the process of changing headlight operation modes for users. 2. Ensures that the headlight operation mode is always aligned with the driver setting mode.

Benefits

1. Enhanced user control over headlight operation. 2. Improved safety on the road by ensuring proper headlight operation modes.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing headlight operation modes in vehicles for better user experience and safety.

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing systems that allow for automatic adjustment of headlight operation modes based on external factors such as ambient light conditions.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle conflicting light operation mode requests from the driver setting mode and the user input?

The abstract does not specify how the system resolves conflicts between different sources of light operation mode requests.

What types of headlight operation modes can the system support?

The abstract does not detail the specific operation modes that the system can accommodate.

Original Abstract Submitted

when a first driver setting mode indicates an “off mode” or an “auto mode,” a vp accepts a light operation mode request from an adk. when an operation is performed by a user, the vp changes an operation mode of a headlight in accordance with the operation by the user. when the operation by the user has not been performed, the vp changes the operation mode of the headlight in accordance with the light operation mode request.