18624316. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Masahiko Adachi of Susono-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18624316 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle control device that cancels a lane change assist control and notifies other vehicles when the cancellation condition is met.
- The vehicle control device is configured to automatically change lanes from one lane to an adjacent target lane.
- When a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied during the lane change assist control, the device cancels the control.
- A cancel notification process is then executed to inform other vehicles that the lane change assist control has been canceled.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Automatic lane change assist control
- Cancellation of control based on predetermined conditions
- Notification process for other vehicles
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety systems.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need to effectively communicate with other vehicles when canceling a lane change assist control, improving overall road safety.
Benefits:
- Enhanced communication with surrounding vehicles
- Improved safety on the road
- Efficient lane change assist control system
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include integration into autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety systems to enhance overall road safety and communication between vehicles.
Prior Art: Readers can start searching for prior art related to this technology in the field of vehicle control systems, lane change assist technologies, and communication systems for vehicles.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in vehicle control systems, autonomous driving technologies, and communication systems for vehicles to understand the latest developments in this field.
Questions about Lane Change Assist Control: 1. How does the vehicle control device determine when to cancel the lane change assist control? 2. What are the potential implications of the cancel notification process on overall road safety?
Original Abstract Submitted
To effectively notify other vehicles around own vehicle that LCA is canceled, provided is a vehicle control device configured to execute a lane change assist control for automatically changing a lane from a lane traveling on a own vehicle to a target lane adjacent to the lane. The vehicle control device is configured to cancel the lane change assist control, when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied during execution of the lane change assist control, and execute a cancel notification process for notifying an another vehicle of the fact that the lane change assist control has been canceled.
