18530206. PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Tatsuya Ishiguro of Toyota-shi (JP)

Takuya Nakagawa of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Yoshiki Hayakawa of Takahama-shi (JP)

Yohei Suzuki of Handa-shi (JP)

PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18530206 titled 'PARKING ASSIST APPARATUS

The parking assist apparatus described in the patent application is designed to assist in automated parking control for a vehicle in a target parking spot.

  • The parking assist ECU calculates the estimated width of the entrance of the target parking spot.
  • It detects the presence or absence of a getting-off obstacle that may affect the space to get off from the vehicle once parked.
  • The automated parking control is executed when there is no getting-off obstacle detected and the estimated width of the entrance exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be integrated into autonomous parking systems in vehicles. - It can be used in smart parking solutions to optimize parking space utilization.

Problems Solved: - Streamlines the parking process by automating parking control. - Helps in avoiding obstacles that may hinder getting off from the vehicle.

Benefits: - Enhances parking efficiency and accuracy. - Improves overall parking experience for drivers.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Parking Assist Technology for Enhanced Parking Control" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance their parking assist systems, as well as by parking management companies to improve parking operations.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the parking assist ECU calculate the estimated width of the entrance of the target parking spot? - The parking assist ECU uses sensors and algorithms to calculate the estimated width based on the dimensions of the parking spot.

2. What are the potential safety benefits of using automated parking control in vehicles? - Automated parking control can help in avoiding collisions and accidents during the parking process, enhancing overall safety for drivers and pedestrians.


Original Abstract Submitted

The parking assist apparatus includes a parking assist ECU configured to be able to execute an automated parking control for parking the own vehicle in a target parking spot. The parking assist ECU calculates an estimated value of a width of an entrance of the target parking spots, detects the presence or absence of a getting-off obstacle that affects a space to get off from the own vehicle when the own vehicle is parked in the target parking spot, and executes the automated parking control when the getting-off obstacle is not detected and the estimated value of the width of the entrance is larger than a predetermined first threshold Hth

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