TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (20240351440). DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY PROGRAM simplified abstract

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DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY PROGRAM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takashi Ota of Edogawa-ku Tokyo (JP)

Takahiko Kuwabara of Yokohama-shi Kanagawa (JP)

DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351440 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND DISPLAY PROGRAM

The patent application describes a display device for vehicles that can recognize when a driver is not holding the steering wheel and adjust the display of the vehicle surroundings image accordingly.

  • Steering non-holding recognition unit identifies when the driver is not holding the steering wheel steadily.
  • Display control unit adjusts the visibility of the vehicle surroundings image on the display based on the steering non-holding state.
  • Visibility of the image is reduced if the steering non-holding state continues for a predetermined period during autonomous driving control.
  • External sensor detection is used to determine the display adjustments.
  • The technology aims to enhance driver safety and awareness during autonomous driving.

Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Driver assistance systems - Automotive safety technology

Problems Solved: - Improving driver awareness during autonomous driving - Enhancing safety by adjusting display based on driver behavior

Benefits: - Increased safety for drivers and passengers - Enhanced user experience during autonomous driving - Improved monitoring of driver behavior

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Safety Display System for Autonomous Vehicles This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers, technology companies, and transportation services to enhance the safety features of autonomous vehicles, improving driver awareness and overall user experience.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the display device recognize the steering non-holding state? - The steering non-holding recognition unit uses data from the steering sensor to identify when the driver is not holding the steering wheel steadily. 2. What are the potential implications of reducing the visibility of the vehicle surroundings image during autonomous driving? - By reducing the visibility of the image, the technology aims to prompt the driver to pay more attention to the surrounding environment, potentially improving overall safety.


Original Abstract Submitted

a display device includes: a steering non-holding recognition unit configured to recognize a steering non-holding state in which a driver of the vehicle does not hold steady a steering wheel of the vehicle based on detection result of a steering sensor of the vehicle; and a display control unit configured to display the vehicle surroundings image on the display unit based on detection result of an external sensor of the vehicle. the display control unit reduces visibility of the vehicle surroundings image in the display unit when the steering non-holding state continues for a predetermined first period or longer, compared to visibility of the vehicle surroundings image when the steering non-holding state does not continue for the first period or longer, during execution of autonomous driving control in which the driver is required to visually confirm a surrounding environment.

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