18464638. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shoji Sakamoto of Sunto-gun (JP)
Kazumi Tsuchiya of Gotemba-shi (JP)
Makoto Matsushita of Ichinomiya-shi (JP)
Takeshi Takemoto of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Shunsuke Sagara of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Hideaki Shiraishi of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18464638 titled 'VEHICLE
The vehicle described in the patent application includes a weather information acquisition unit that gathers weather data from a global precipitation satellite. This information is then used by an autonomous driving control unit to ensure the vehicle travels at a speed equal to or greater than a predetermined precipitation amount obtained from the weather data.
- Weather information acquisition unit collects data from a global precipitation satellite.
- Autonomous driving control unit adjusts vehicle speed based on predetermined precipitation amount.
- Ensures safe driving in varying weather conditions.
- Enhances driving efficiency and safety by adapting to real-time weather data.
- Integrates satellite technology with autonomous driving systems.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Fleet management systems - Transportation logistics - Emergency response vehicles - Weather-dependent driving scenarios
Problems Solved: - Improves driving safety in adverse weather conditions - Enhances efficiency of autonomous driving systems - Provides real-time weather data integration for vehicles
Benefits: - Increased driving safety - Enhanced efficiency and performance - Adaptability to changing weather conditions - Improved overall driving experience
Commercial Applications: Title: Weather-Adaptive Autonomous Driving Technology This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles for various industries such as transportation, logistics, emergency services, and public transportation. It can improve safety, efficiency, and performance in driving scenarios affected by weather conditions.
Questions about Weather-Adaptive Autonomous Driving Technology: 1. How does the weather information acquisition unit gather data from the global precipitation satellite? 2. What are the specific benefits of integrating weather data into autonomous driving control systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
The vehicle includes a weather information acquisition unit that acquires weather information from a global precipitation satellite, and an autonomous driving control unit that causes the vehicle to travel at a point equal to or larger than a predetermined precipitation amount acquired from the weather information.
