18209745. METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the system determine the amount of air to spray for cleaning each sensor unit?
- 1.11 What is the mechanism for storing and releasing air from the air tank to clean the sensor units?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nak Kyoung Kong of Seongnam-Si (KR)
METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18209745 titled 'METHOD OF CONTROLLING CLEANING OF SENSOR UNITS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method of controlling the cleaning of sensor units in a vehicle based on the driving environment and weather conditions. The system determines priorities for cleaning sensor units, sets cleaning modes, and sprays air to clean the sensors as needed.
- The controller determines if autonomous driving is possible.
- The measurement unit checks if the vehicle is in a rainy environment.
- Priorities of sensor units are determined based on driving environment during autonomous driving.
- Sensor unit priorities are set according to rainy and driving environments, as well as air pressure.
- Cleaning mode is set to determine air spraying for each sensor unit.
- Air stored in an air tank is sprayed to the sensor units based on the set cleaning mode.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, smart cars, and other vehicles with sensor units that require cleaning based on environmental conditions.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the issue of sensor units getting dirty or obstructed by environmental factors, ensuring accurate data collection and performance of the vehicle's systems.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved sensor accuracy, increased safety on the road, and enhanced performance of autonomous driving systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology can be seen in the automotive industry, specifically in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that automatically clean camera lenses on vehicles to ensure clear visibility in various driving conditions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system determine the amount of air to spray for cleaning each sensor unit?
The abstract does not provide specific details on how the system calculates the required amount of air for cleaning each sensor unit. This aspect of the technology would be crucial for efficient and effective cleaning operations.
What is the mechanism for storing and releasing air from the air tank to clean the sensor units?
The abstract does not elaborate on the mechanism used for storing and releasing air from the air tank to clean the sensor units. Understanding this process would be essential for implementing and maintaining the cleaning system effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of controlling cleaning of a sensor unit, includes determining, by a controller, whether autonomous driving is possible, determining, by a measurement unit, whether a vehicle is in a rainy environment, determining, by the controller, priorities of a plurality of sensor units according to a driving environment of the vehicle during the autonomous driving of the vehicle, setting, by the controller, the priorities of the sensor units according to the rainy environment and the driving environment of the vehicle, and pressure of air according to the driving environment, and setting a cleaning mode for determining air sprayed to each of the sensor units, and spraying air stored in an air tank to the sensor units according to the set cleaning mode.
