DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS

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DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240174250 titled 'DRIVING ASSIST APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The driving assist apparatus described in the patent application performs a warning about an object approaching a self-vehicle from the rear side when it detects a first intention of the driver to make a turn at an intersection. The system estimates the arrival time and stoppage time based on the operation states of the accelerator and/or brake at the time the first intention is detected. The necessity of the warning is judged based on these estimated times, and the warning is only performed when deemed necessary.

Detection of driver's intention to turn at an intersection triggers warning about approaching object from rear side
Arrival time and stoppage time estimated based on accelerator and/or brake operation states
Warning is performed only when judged to be necessary based on estimated times

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various driving assist systems in vehicles to enhance safety and prevent collisions at intersections.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in preventing accidents by providing warnings to the driver about objects approaching from the rear side when making a turn at an intersection.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved safety for drivers and passengers, reduced risk of collisions, and enhanced driving assistance features.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include integration into advanced driver assistance systems in vehicles, which can be marketed to car manufacturers and consumers looking for enhanced safety features.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing collision warning systems in vehicles that alert drivers about potential hazards on the road.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system differentiate between different types of objects approaching the self-vehicle from the rear side?

The patent application does not specify how the system distinguishes between various objects approaching the self-vehicle, which could impact the accuracy of the warnings provided.

What measures are in place to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the estimated arrival and stoppage times?

The patent application does not detail any specific methods or technologies used to validate the estimated times, raising questions about the system's effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

Original Abstract Submitted

in a driving assist apparatus which performs a warning about an object approaching a self-vehicle from a rear side when a first intention that is an intention of a driver who is going to make the self-vehicle turn at an intersection is detected, an arrival time that is a period from a first time point that is a time point when the first intention is detected until the self-vehicle reaches an intersection point of running paths estimated for the object and self-vehicle is estimated, a stoppage time that is a period from the first time point until stoppage of the self-vehicle is completed is estimated according to operation states of an accelerator and/or brake at the first time point, necessity of the warning is judged based on the arrival time and stoppage time, and the warning is performed only when the warning is judged to be necessary.