18394105. CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Naohiro Seo of Shizuoka-ken (JP)
Toshiya Hashimoto of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Masato Maemura of Numazu-shi (JP)
Ryosuke Ikemura of Susono-shi (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394105 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE
The vehicle ECU receives information from a sensor detecting pedestrians near the vehicle and decides if there are pedestrians nearby. It then instructs the supply device to reduce power transmission when no pedestrians are present.
- Detection sensor provides information on pedestrians around the vehicle
- Vehicle ECU determines presence of pedestrians based on sensor data
- Instruction to supply device to decrease power transmission when no pedestrians are detected
- Enhances safety by adjusting power supply based on pedestrian presence
- Improves energy efficiency by reducing power consumption when not needed
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Smart city infrastructure - Traffic management systems
Problems Solved: - Minimizing accidents involving pedestrians - Optimizing power usage in vehicles
Benefits: - Increased pedestrian safety - Energy savings in vehicle operations
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Pedestrian Detection System for Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles, urban transportation systems, and smart city initiatives to enhance safety and optimize energy usage.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the detection sensor differentiate between pedestrians and other objects? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this system in different environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
The vehicle ECU acquires detection information from a detection sensor that detects pedestrians located around the vehicle, and determines whether there are pedestrians located around the vehicle based on this detection information. Then, when the vehicle ECU determines that there are pedestrians located around the vehicle, the vehicle ECU outputs to the supply device the instruction information to reduce the amount of transmitted power supplied from the supply device when there are no pedestrians around the vehicle.
