Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240239342). VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract
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VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Takashi Chiba of Gotemba-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240239342 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
The vehicle control apparatus described in the abstract includes a cut-in detection unit, a deceleration prediction unit, and a travel control unit. The cut-in detection unit identifies a cut-in vehicle from an adjacent lane in front of the front vehicle traveling ahead of the own vehicle. The deceleration prediction unit forecasts whether the front vehicle will decelerate. The travel control unit executes acceleration suppression control or deceleration control of the own vehicle when deceleration is anticipated.
- Cut-in detection unit identifies cut-in vehicles from adjacent lanes.
- Deceleration prediction unit forecasts deceleration in the front vehicle.
- Travel control unit performs acceleration suppression or deceleration control based on deceleration predictions.
Potential Applications: - Advanced driver assistance systems - Autonomous vehicles - Traffic management systems
Problems Solved: - Enhances safety by predicting and responding to potential deceleration events. - Improves traffic flow by adjusting own vehicle speed accordingly.
Benefits: - Increased road safety - Smoother traffic flow - Enhanced driving experience
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Enhanced Safety This technology can be utilized in the development of advanced driver assistance systems for various vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses. It can also be integrated into autonomous vehicles to improve their ability to react to changing traffic conditions effectively.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the cut-in detection unit differentiate between vehicles in different lanes? 2. What are the specific parameters used by the deceleration prediction unit to forecast deceleration events accurately?
Original Abstract Submitted
the vehicle control apparatus includes a cut-in detection unit for detecting a cut-in vehicle from an adjacent lane in front of a front vehicle traveling in front of an own vehicle, a deceleration prediction unit for predicting whether deceleration occurs in the front vehicle, and a travel control unit for performing acceleration suppression control or deceleration control of the own vehicle when it is predicted that deceleration occurs.
