Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240131925). CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract

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CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Hamaguchi of Seto-shi (JP)

Shintaro Saigo of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Tomoyuki Doi of Gotemba-shi (JP)

Kohei Tochigi of Sunto-gun (JP)

Minami Sato of Ebina-shi (JP)

CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240131925 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a control device for a vehicle that allows the driver to set on or off multiple driver assistance functions, with a main switch for collectively controlling a specific group of driver assistance functions with minimal intervention in driving operations.

  • The control device for a vehicle includes an operation unit with a main switch for setting on or off a specific group of driver assistance functions.
  • The specific group of driver assistance functions has a smaller degree of intervention in driving operations compared to other driver assistance functions.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and buses, to provide drivers with the ability to easily control and manage different driver assistance functions.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of drivers having to individually set on or off multiple driver assistance functions, by providing a main switch for collectively controlling a specific group of functions with minimal intervention.

Benefits

The main benefit of this technology is improved convenience and efficiency for drivers in managing driver assistance functions, leading to a smoother driving experience and potentially increased safety on the road.

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology can be implemented by vehicle manufacturers to enhance the user experience and safety features of their vehicles, potentially appealing to customers looking for advanced driver assistance systems.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be existing control devices for vehicles that allow drivers to manage driver assistance functions, but without the specific feature of a main switch for collectively controlling a specific group of functions with minimal intervention.

Unanswered Questions

How does the main switch differentiate between the specific group of driver assistance functions and other functions?

The patent application does not provide details on how the main switch identifies and controls the specific group of driver assistance functions with minimal intervention.

Are there any limitations to the number of driver assistance functions that can be controlled by the main switch?

The patent application does not specify if there is a limit to the number of functions that can be collectively controlled by the main switch.


Original Abstract Submitted

a control device for a vehicle including an operation unit that receives an operation for setting on or off of a plurality of driver assistance functions, wherein at least two or more driver assistance functions among the plurality of driver assistance functions are driver assistance functions classified into a specific group in which the degree of intervention of control for the driving operation is smaller than other driver assistance functions, and the operation unit includes a main switch for collectively setting on or off of the driver assistance functions classified into the specific group.