View source for 18566175. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.)

=VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.|Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.]]


[[Category:Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Qixian Quan of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)|Qixian Quan of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)]][[Category:Qixian Quan of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)]]

==VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18566175 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a vehicle control device that can detect rough roads ahead of a vehicle using position estimation and map information. It also determines if the rough road has been detected based on road surface information.

* The rough-road travel unit determines if there is a rough road ahead based on the vehicle's position and map information.
* The outside environment information acquisition unit provides road surface information to determine if the rough road has been detected.
* The rough-road detection-omission determination unit decides if rough-road detection should be omitted based on the position of the rough road and a detectable section of a stereo camera.

==Potential Applications==
This technology can be used in advanced driver assistance systems to improve vehicle safety and comfort by providing early detection of rough roads.

==Problems Solved==
This technology addresses the challenge of accurately detecting rough roads ahead of a vehicle to enhance driving experience and safety.

==Benefits==
The benefits of this technology include improved road detection capabilities, enhanced vehicle control, and increased safety for drivers and passengers.

==Commercial Applications==
Title: Advanced Rough Road Detection System for Vehicles
This technology can be commercially applied in automotive industry for developing advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicles, and road condition monitoring systems.

==Questions about Rough Road Detection==
===How does this technology improve driver safety?===
This technology enhances driver safety by providing early detection of rough roads, allowing for better vehicle control and improved driving experience.

===What are the potential implications of this technology in autonomous vehicles?===
This technology can significantly enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles by enabling them to navigate rough roads more effectively and safely.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

In a vehicle control device , a rough-road travel unit  determines whether or not there is a rough road within a predetermined range in front of a vehicle based on a position of the vehicle estimated by a position estimation unit  and a position of a rough road acquired by a map information acquisition unit , and determines whether or not the rough road has been detected based on road surface information acquired by an outside environment information acquisition unit . When it is determined that there is the rough road within the predetermined range in front of the vehicle based on the position of the vehicle estimated by the position estimation unit  and the position of the rough road acquired by the map information acquisition unit , and it is determined that the rough road is not detected based on the road surface information acquired by the outside environment information acquisition unit , a rough-road detection-omission determination unit  determines whether or not rough-road detection is omitted based on the position of the rough road and a detectable section of a stereo camera 



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