Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240123971). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Masumi Dakemoto of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kaiji Itabashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yoshihisa Yamada of Nagoya-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240123971 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control device described in the abstract arbitrates between control commands from different driving support applications to control steering, brakes, and drive actuators. It acquires steering angle and yaw rate commands from these applications.
- The device arbitrates between control commands from multiple driving support applications.
- It outputs instructions to control steering, brakes, and drive actuotors.
- The device acquires steering angle and yaw rate commands from the driving support applications.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in coordinating and managing control commands from various driving support applications, ensuring smooth and efficient vehicle operation.
Benefits
The device enhances vehicle control, improves safety, and optimizes driving support functions for a better driving experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications include automotive industry for integrating advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicles, and vehicle safety systems.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to vehicle control systems, driving support applications, and arbitration units in automotive technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device prioritize control commands from different driving support applications?
The abstract does not specify the criteria or algorithm used for prioritizing control commands.
What is the impact of this technology on overall vehicle performance and efficiency?
The abstract does not provide information on the potential impact of this technology on vehicle performance and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
the vehicle control device includes an arbitration unit configured to arbitrate between a plurality of control commands acquired from a plurality of driving support applications that respectively implements driving support functions, configured to output instructions based on a control command after arbitration to a first control unit that is able to control a steering actuator and a second control unit that is able to control at least one of a brake actuator or a drive actuator, and configured to acquire a steering angle and a yaw rate as the control commands from the driving support applications.
