Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240123976). VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Ryusuke Kuroda of Tokyo-to (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240123976 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROLLER, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle controller described in the abstract is designed to detect objects on the road ahead using a camera, determine if the vehicle's orientation has deviated by a certain angle when approaching the detected object, and then automatically decelerate the vehicle if necessary.
- The processor in the vehicle controller is configured to detect candidate objects on the road ahead of the vehicle using images from a camera.
- It then checks if the vehicle's orientation has deviated by more than a predetermined angle when reaching the position of the detected object.
- If the orientation has deviated beyond the predetermined angle, the vehicle controller will initiate deceleration to ensure safety.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and collision avoidance systems.
Problems Solved
1. Preventing collisions with objects on the road by detecting them in advance. 2. Enhancing vehicle safety by automatically adjusting speed based on the vehicle's orientation.
Benefits
1. Improved safety for both the vehicle occupants and other road users. 2. Reduced risk of accidents caused by human error or distractions.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Advanced Collision Avoidance System for Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of sensors to detect objects on the road and adjust the vehicle's speed accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between different types of objects on the road?
The abstract does not specify how the system distinguishes between different types of objects, such as pedestrians, vehicles, or debris.
What is the range of the predetermined angle for detecting orientation deviation?
The abstract does not mention the specific range of the predetermined angle used to determine if the vehicle's orientation has deviated.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle controller includes a processor configured to detect a candidate object on a road surface ahead of a vehicle from an image representing surroundings of the vehicle generated by a camera provided on the vehicle, determine whether the orientation of the vehicle has deflected more than a predetermined angle, when the vehicle reaches the position of the detected candidate object, and control the vehicle to decelerate when the orientation of the vehicle has deflected more than the predetermined angle.
