Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240181878). VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract

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VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Masashi Nose of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Tomoaki Miyazawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Kazuya Kumazawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Miki Tsujino of Nagakute-shi (JP)

Tsukasa Kitazawa of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181878 titled 'VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle display control device that displays a vehicle image performing a lane change at the periphery of the driver's seat, in cases of autonomous driving or driving assistance. The device includes a processor that displays the front part of the vehicle image facing the direction of the lane to which the vehicle will move.

  • Vehicle display control device for displaying a vehicle image during a lane change
  • Processor configured to display the front part of the vehicle image facing the direction of the lane change

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, driving assistance systems, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to provide visual feedback to the driver during lane changes.

Problems Solved

1. Providing visual feedback to the driver during lane changes 2. Enhancing the driver's situational awareness during autonomous driving or with driving assistance systems

Benefits

1. Improved safety during lane changes 2. Enhanced user experience for drivers in autonomous vehicles 3. Increased trust in autonomous driving technology

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing this technology for integration into autonomous vehicles, ADAS, and fleet management systems could have commercial applications in the automotive industry.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to vehicle display systems in vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in this context.

What are the potential safety implications of using this technology?

Using this technology could enhance safety by providing drivers with visual cues during lane changes, reducing the risk of accidents due to blind spots or misjudgments.

How does this technology impact the overall driving experience for users?

This technology can improve the driving experience by increasing driver confidence and comfort during lane changes, especially in autonomous driving scenarios.


Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle display control device is configured to cause display of a vehicle image of a vehicle performing a lane change, at a display area at a periphery of a driver's seat, in a case of a lane change by autonomous driving or a lane change by driving assistance. the vehicle control device comprises a processor. the processor is configured to cause display of a front part of the vehicle image to face a direction of a lane to which the vehicle will move.