18734371. PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD simplified abstract (Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.)
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PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD
Organization Name
Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Takuma Iida of Kanagawa Ken (JP)
Shota Akaura of Kanagawa Ken (JP)
Takafumi Tokuhiro of Kanagawa Ken (JP)
Yukihiro Tanizoe of Osaka Fu (JP)
PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18734371 titled 'PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD
The abstract describes a parking assistance device that allows a vehicle to automatically travel along a specified travel path based on past operations by a driver. The device includes a memory and a processor that acquires environmental information and user information, stores multiple travel paths associated with this information, specifies a travel path for the vehicle, displays information for the driver to approve the path, and ultimately guides the vehicle along the approved path.
- The device automatically guides a vehicle along a specified travel path in a parking operation.
- It acquires environmental information and user information to determine the appropriate travel path.
- The memory stores multiple travel paths based on the acquired information.
- The processor specifies a travel path for the vehicle to follow.
- A display unit prompts the driver to approve the specified travel path.
- The vehicle then travels along the approved path.
Potential Applications: - Automated parking systems - Autonomous vehicle technology - Driver assistance systems
Problems Solved: - Reducing the need for manual parking maneuvers - Enhancing safety and efficiency in parking operations - Providing a seamless parking experience for drivers
Benefits: - Improved parking accuracy - Time-saving for drivers - Enhanced user experience
Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Parking Assistance Device This technology could be utilized in: - Automotive industry for parking assistance features in vehicles - Smart parking solutions for commercial and residential buildings - Autonomous vehicle development companies
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on automated parking systems, autonomous vehicle technology, and driver assistance systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in artificial intelligence for more precise navigation in parking operations, improved sensors for environmental data collection, and user interface enhancements for driver approval processes.
Questions about Parking Assistance Devices: 1. How does this technology improve parking efficiency compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this device in different types of parking environments?
1. How does this technology improve parking efficiency compared to traditional methods? This technology improves parking efficiency by automatically guiding the vehicle along a specified travel path, reducing the need for manual maneuvers and minimizing the risk of errors or accidents.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this device in different types of parking environments? Challenges in implementing this device may include adapting to various environmental conditions, ensuring compatibility with different vehicle models, and addressing potential safety concerns in crowded or complex parking spaces.
Original Abstract Submitted
A parking assistance device causes a vehicle to automatically travel based on a travel path in a parking operation in past by a driver, and includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to: acquire at least one of environmental information concerning environment around the vehicle and user information concerning a user who gets on the vehicle; cause the memory to store a plurality of travel paths in association with at least one of the environmental information and the user information; specify a travel path on which the vehicle automatically travels based on at least one of the environmental information and the user information among the stored plurality of travel paths; cause a display unit to display information for urging the driver to approve the specified travel path; and cause the vehicle to travel based on the travel path approved by the driver.
