Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240336192). MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD simplified abstract
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MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hiromi Nemoto of Shinagawa-ku (JP)
Masataka Sano of Shinagawa-ku (JP)
MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240336192 titled 'MONITORING DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING, AND MONITORING METHOD
The patent application describes a monitoring device that assesses a driver's level of engagement in driving and alerts them to be attentive to their surroundings, especially when approaching merging terrain.
- The processor in the monitoring device determines the driver's participation level in driving.
- It identifies the presence of merging terrain, where an adjacent lane merges with the traveling lane within a certain distance from the vehicle's current location.
- The device alerts the driver to be vigilant about their surroundings, regardless of the merging terrain, if the driver's engagement is low and the vehicle's speed exceeds a reference speed.
- Alternatively, it alerts the driver only when merging terrain is detected, the driver's engagement is low, and the vehicle's speed does not exceed the reference speed.
Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Driver assistance technologies - Fleet management solutions
Problems Solved: - Enhancing driver awareness - Preventing accidents due to lack of attention - Improving overall road safety
Benefits: - Increased driver safety - Reduced risk of collisions - Enhanced driving experience
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Driver Monitoring System for Enhanced Safety" This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers, insurance companies, and fleet management companies to improve driver safety and reduce accidents, leading to lower insurance premiums and operational costs.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the monitoring device determine the driver's level of participation in driving? - The processor in the device analyzes various factors such as steering input, acceleration, and response time to assess the driver's engagement. 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the automotive industry? - This technology could lead to the development of more advanced driver assistance systems and contribute to the overall improvement of road safety.
Original Abstract Submitted
a monitoring device has a processor configured to determine a degree to which a driver is participating in driving, determine whether a merging terrain exists in which an adjacent lane vanishes by merging with the traveling lane, within a predetermined range from a current location of the vehicle, and alert the driver to be attentive to vehicle surroundings regardless of whether or not the merging terrain exists, when it has been determined that the degree to which the driver is participating in driving is low and speed of the vehicle exceeds a reference speed, or to alert the driver to be attentive to the vehicle surroundings only when it has been determined that the merging terrain exists, when it has been determined that the degree to which the driver is participating in driving is low and the speed of the vehicle does not exceed the reference speed.
