Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240123998). DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the system differentiate between wakefulness reduction and absent-minded driving?
- 1.11 What types of stimulation does the stimulator apply to the driver?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Masataka Sano of Tokyo-to (JP)
Koichiro Yamauchi of Tokyo-to (JP)
Takuya Sakata of Tokyo-to (JP)
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240123998 titled 'DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The driver assistance system described in the abstract comprises a detector, a navigator, a stimulator, and a voice interactor. The system detects wakefulness reduction or absent-minded driving by the driver, navigates the vehicle based on map information, applies stimulation to the driver, and interacts with the driver by voice. The navigator searches for a resting facility on the route in response to detecting the driver's reduced wakefulness or absent-minded driving. The voice interactor proposes navigation to the resting facility and suggests applying stimulation to the driver until the vehicle arrives at the facility.
- Detector: Detects driver's wakefulness reduction or absent-minded driving.
- Navigator: Navigates the vehicle based on map information and searches for resting facilities.
- Stimulator: Applies stimulation to the driver continuously or intermittently.
- Voice Interactor: Interacts with the driver by voice, proposing navigation and stimulation.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for developing advanced driver assistance systems to enhance road safety and prevent accidents caused by drowsy or distracted driving.
Problems Solved
1. Drowsy driving and absent-minded driving can lead to accidents and fatalities on the road. 2. Lack of effective systems to detect and address driver fatigue or distraction in real-time.
Benefits
1. Improved road safety by preventing accidents caused by drowsy or distracted driving. 2. Enhanced driver comfort and convenience during long journeys. 3. Potential reduction in insurance costs for drivers using such advanced assistance systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Developing and integrating this technology into vehicles, especially in autonomous vehicles, rental car fleets, and commercial transportation services, can offer a competitive edge in the market for safety-focused automotive solutions.
Possible Prior Art
One potential prior art could be the use of driver monitoring systems in vehicles that detect driver fatigue or distraction through facial recognition or steering wheel sensors. However, the integration of a voice interactor and stimulator for real-time driver assistance may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between wakefulness reduction and absent-minded driving?
The abstract does not provide specific details on the methods or technologies used to distinguish between these two states of the driver. Further information on the detection algorithms or sensors employed would be necessary to understand this aspect better.
What types of stimulation does the stimulator apply to the driver?
The abstract mentions that the stimulator applies stimulation to the driver, but it does not specify the nature or form of this stimulation. Understanding the different types of stimulation and their effectiveness in addressing driver fatigue or distraction would be crucial for evaluating the system's overall impact on driver behavior.
Original Abstract Submitted
the driver assistance system comprises a detector, a navigator, a stimulator, and a voice interactor. the detector detects wakefulness reduction of a driver or absent-minded driving by the driver. the navigator navigates a vehicle based on map information. the stimulator continuously or intermittently applies stimulation to the driver. the voice interactor interacts with the driver by voice. the navigator searches for a resting facility on a route from the map information in response to a detection of the wakefulness reduction or the absent-minded driving. the voice interactor executes a first interaction of proposing navigation to the resting facility by the navigator in response to the detection of the wakefulness reduction or the absent-minded driving, and executes a second interaction of proposing application of stimulation by the stimulator after an execution of the first interaction and during a period until the vehicle arrives at the resting facility.
