View source for 18332131. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

=VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA|TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]


[[Category:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Koichi Okuda of Toyota-shi (JP)|Koichi Okuda of Toyota-shi (JP)]][[Category:Koichi Okuda of Toyota-shi (JP)]]

[[:Category:Masafumi Yamamoto of Nagakute-shi (JP)|Masafumi Yamamoto of Nagakute-shi (JP)]][[Category:Masafumi Yamamoto of Nagakute-shi (JP)]]

[[:Category:Yoshito Sekiguchi of Kariya-shi (JP)|Yoshito Sekiguchi of Kariya-shi (JP)]][[Category:Yoshito Sekiguchi of Kariya-shi (JP)]]

[[:Category:Yuuki Makino of Aichi-gun (JP)|Yuuki Makino of Aichi-gun (JP)]][[Category:Yuuki Makino of Aichi-gun (JP)]]

[[:Category:Atsushi Tabata of Okazaki-shi (JP)|Atsushi Tabata of Okazaki-shi (JP)]][[Category:Atsushi Tabata of Okazaki-shi (JP)]]

==VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18332131 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO IMPLEMENT VEHICLE CONTROL FUNCTION

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a vehicle control device for controlling platooning of vehicles by connecting them via radio communication. The device includes a control portion that sets a permissible output range of a drive amount for each vehicle in the platoon, ensuring that the change in drive amount in response to a change in drive demand lies within a predetermined range. This is achieved by adjusting the gear ratio of the automatic transmission in each vehicle.

* The device controls platooning of vehicles by connecting them via radio communication.
* The platoon includes a lead vehicle and follow-up vehicles that automatically follow at a predetermined distance.
* The control portion sets a permissible output range of a drive amount for each vehicle.
* The drive amount change in response to a drive demand change is kept within a predetermined range.
* The automatic transmission in each vehicle transmits power from the power source to the driving wheels.

Potential Applications:
* Autonomous driving systems
* Fleet management systems
* Transportation logistics optimization

Problems Solved:
* Ensures safe and efficient platooning of vehicles
* Maintains a consistent intervehicle distance
* Manages the power output of each vehicle within a predetermined range

Benefits:
* Improved fuel efficiency by optimizing the power output of each vehicle
* Enhanced safety through controlled and consistent platooning
* Reduced traffic congestion by maintaining a steady flow of vehicles


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A vehicle control device for controlling platooning of platoon participating vehicles by connecting the platoon participating vehicles to one another via radio communication, the platoon participating vehicles include a lead vehicle and follow-up vehicles that perform automatic follow-up running in line at a predetermined intervehicle distance from the lead vehicle, the device comprises a control portion that, during execution of the platooning, sets a permissible output range of a drive amount with a current gear ratio of an automatic transmission remaining kept, as a change characteristic of the drive amount in each of the platoon participating vehicles so that change of the drive amount in response to change of a drive demand amount lies within a predetermined range, the automatic transmission being included in each of the platoon participating vehicles to transmit power of a power source to driving wheels.



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