18590988. CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
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CONTROL DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Shinichi Okunishi of Tokyo (JP)
Takanori Nishida of Tokyo (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590988 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE
The control device on a vehicle is designed to detect the ends of a target object in a left-right direction and determine the positional relationship between the vehicle and the object.
- Detect one end and the other end in a left-right direction of the vehicle based on imaging device output.
- Derive angles and distances between the vehicle and the ends of the detection target object.
- Determine the positional relationship between the vehicle and the object based on the derived angles and distances.
Potential Applications: - Advanced driver assistance systems - Autonomous vehicles - Collision avoidance systems
Problems Solved: - Enhancing vehicle safety - Improving object detection accuracy - Assisting drivers in navigating complex environments
Benefits: - Increased safety on the road - Enhanced situational awareness for drivers - Potential for reducing accidents and collisions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Enhanced Safety This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to develop cutting-edge driver assistance systems that improve overall vehicle safety and performance in various driving conditions.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this control device improve driver awareness on the road? - The control device enhances driver awareness by accurately detecting and determining the positional relationship between the vehicle and surrounding objects. 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for autonomous driving systems? - This technology can significantly enhance the capabilities of autonomous driving systems by providing precise object detection and positioning information.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device on a vehicle includes is configured to: detect, based on an output from an imaging device, one end and the other end in a left-right direction of the vehicle, in a first end of a detection target object, the first end being on a side close to the vehicle in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, derive, based on the one end and the other end, a first angle between a direction connecting the vehicle and the one end and the front-rear direction and a second angle between a direction connecting the vehicle and the other end and the front-rear direction, derive a first distance between the first end of the detection target object and the vehicle based on radar information, and determine a positional relationship between the vehicle and the detection target object based on the first angle, the second angle, and the first distance.
