Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240208535). VEHICLE simplified abstract

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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 20240208535 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 that the vehicle travels at a speed equal to or greater than a predetermined precipitation amount.

  • Weather information acquisition unit gathers data from a global precipitation satellite.
  • Autonomous driving control unit adjusts vehicle speed based on predetermined precipitation amount.

Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles with weather-adaptive driving capabilities. - Enhanced safety features for vehicles in adverse weather conditions.

Problems Solved: - Ensures vehicles adjust speed based on real-time weather data. - Improves driving safety in challenging weather conditions.

Benefits: - Increased safety for passengers and other road users. - Enhanced efficiency in adapting to changing weather conditions.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Weather-Adaptive Autonomous Driving Technology" This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles for commercial transportation services, delivery services, and personal vehicles to enhance safety and efficiency in various weather conditions.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to autonomous driving systems and weather-adaptive technologies to gain a deeper understanding of the advancements in this field.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly working on improving the accuracy and efficiency of weather data acquisition and integration into autonomous driving systems. Stay updated on the latest developments in this area for potential advancements in the technology.

Questions about Weather-Adaptive Autonomous Driving Technology: 1. How does the weather information acquisition unit communicate with the autonomous driving control unit? The weather information acquisition unit sends real-time data to the autonomous driving control unit through a secure communication protocol to ensure accurate adjustments in vehicle speed. 2. What measures are in place to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the weather data acquired from the global precipitation satellite? The weather information acquisition unit undergoes regular calibration and validation processes to maintain the accuracy of the data received from the global precipitation satellite.


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.