Hyundai motor company (20240157952). METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS simplified abstract
METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS
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Inventor(s)
Nak Kyoung Kong of Seongnam-Si (KR)
METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240157952 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for controlling the cleaning of sensor units in a vehicle based on the driving environment and weather conditions. The system determines if autonomous driving is possible, checks if the vehicle is in a rainy environment, prioritizes sensor units based on the driving environment, sets cleaning modes for the sensor units, and sprays air stored in an air tank to clean the sensors accordingly.
- Determining autonomous driving feasibility
- Checking for rainy environment
- Prioritizing sensor units based on driving environment
- Setting cleaning modes for sensor units
- Spraying air stored in an air tank to clean sensors
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, smart cars, and other vehicles equipped with sensor units that require cleaning based on environmental conditions.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the issue of dirty sensor units affecting the accuracy and performance of the sensors in vehicles, especially during autonomous driving.
Benefits
The system ensures that sensor units are cleaned effectively and efficiently, improving the overall performance and safety of the vehicle, particularly in challenging weather conditions.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, technology companies developing autonomous vehicles, and companies specializing in smart car technologies.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be automated car wash systems that clean the exterior of vehicles, but not specifically targeting sensor units based on driving environment and weather conditions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system determine the optimal cleaning mode for each sensor unit?
The patent application does not provide details on the specific criteria or algorithms used to determine the cleaning mode for each sensor unit based on the driving environment and weather conditions.
What is the capacity of the air tank and how often does it need to be refilled?
The patent application does not mention the size or capacity of the air tank used to store air for cleaning the sensor units, nor does it specify the frequency of refills required for optimal operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of controlling cleaning of a sensor unit, includes determining, by a controller, whether autonomous driving is possible, determining, by a measurement unit, whether a vehicle is in a rainy environment, determining, by the controller, priorities of a plurality of sensor units according to a driving environment of the vehicle during the autonomous driving of the vehicle, setting, by the controller, the priorities of the sensor units according to the rainy environment and the driving environment of the vehicle, and pressure of air according to the driving environment, and setting a cleaning mode for determining air sprayed to each of the sensor units, and spraying air stored in an air tank to the sensor units according to the set cleaning mode.