Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240132116). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - 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, STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Wataru Kawashima of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Ryosuke Hata of Arakawa-ku Tokyo-to (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240132116 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM FOR STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR VEHICLE CONTROL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle control device that uses an acoustic sensor to estimate rainfall and adjust the vehicle's operation mode based on the driver's level of contribution to driving.
- Acoustic sensor mounted on a vehicle used to estimate rainfall per unit time.
- Processor determines if the driver is contributing more or less to driving.
- Decision made to switch operation mode based on rainfall amount.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, transportation, and weather forecasting.
Problems Solved
1. Improved safety by adjusting vehicle operation mode based on weather conditions. 2. Enhanced driving experience by optimizing driver assistance systems.
Benefits
1. Increased road safety in adverse weather conditions. 2. Better control and performance of the vehicle. 3. Enhanced driver comfort and convenience.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing driver assistance systems for different weather conditions in autonomous vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
Similar technologies exist in the automotive industry where sensors are used to detect weather conditions and adjust vehicle settings accordingly.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between driver and non-driver contributions to driving?
The device likely uses algorithms to analyze driving patterns and behaviors to determine the level of driver contribution.
What is the accuracy of the rainfall estimation based on the acoustic signal?
The accuracy of the rainfall estimation would depend on the sensitivity and calibration of the acoustic sensor used in the device.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle control device has a processor configured to estimate an amount of rainfall per unit time based on an acoustic signal acquired by an acoustical sensor mounted on a vehicle, determine whether a present operation mode of the vehicle is a first operation mode with a lower level to which a driver is contributing to driving or a second operation mode with a higher level to which the driver is contributing to driving than the first operation mode, and decide a first time until the operation mode of the vehicle is transferred from the first operation mode to the second operation mode based on the amount of rainfall, when the operation mode of the vehicle is the first operation mode.
