Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240132063). DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Koichi Tsuchiya of Susono-shi (JP)
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240132063 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVING SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The driving support apparatus described in the abstract is a system that detects objects on the road and executes collision control measures to prevent accidents. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- The apparatus includes a sensor to detect objects and a controller to initiate collision control when a first collision condition is met.
- It also checks for a more difficult second collision condition if the object is a three-dimensional object on the roadside or median strip of a road.
- The second collision condition is determined based on an angle condition and a steering condition, where the entry angle between the vehicle's direction and the object is below a threshold angle, and the driver is performing an avoidance steering operation.
- Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and collision avoidance systems in cars.
- Problems Solved
This technology helps in preventing collisions with objects on the roadside or median strip by initiating collision control measures based on specific conditions.
- Benefits
The driving support apparatus enhances road safety by proactively detecting and avoiding potential collisions with objects on the road.
- Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, technology companies developing autonomous vehicles, and companies specializing in driver safety systems.
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be collision avoidance systems in vehicles that use sensors to detect objects and initiate collision control measures.
- Unanswered Questions
- How does the driving support apparatus differentiate between different types of objects on the road?
The driving support apparatus uses sensors to detect objects and analyzes their shape, size, and position to determine the type of object and the appropriate collision control measures.
- What is the response time of the driving support apparatus in initiating collision control measures?
The response time of the driving support apparatus depends on the speed of the sensors, the processing capabilities of the controller, and the specific conditions of the detected object.
Original Abstract Submitted
a driving support apparatus comprises a sensor configured to detect an object, and a controller configured to execute a collision control when the object satisfies a first collision condition. the controller determines whether or not the object satisfies a second collision condition which is more difficult to be satisfied than the first collision condition when both an angle condition and a steering condition are satisfied in a case where the object is a three-dimensional object which is in a roadside or a median strip of a road. the angle condition is a condition that an entry angle formed by a traveling direction of the vehicle and the three-dimensional object is equal to or smaller than a threshold angle. the steering condition is a condition for determining that a driver performs an avoidance steering operation. the controller executes the collision control when the three-dimensional object satisfies the second collision condition.
