17879282. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17879282 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in this patent application uses a camera to obtain a surrounding image of a vehicle and estimates the position of corner points of a trailer connected to the vehicle. It then estimates the length of the trailer based on these corner points. This technology aims to improve the stability of autonomous driving by reducing the risk of lane encroachments and vehicle collisions.
- The apparatus includes a camera that captures a surrounding image of a vehicle.
- A controller estimates the position of the first and second corner points of a trailer connected to the vehicle based on the surrounding image.
- The position of the camera, first corner point, and second corner point are used to estimate the position of the third corner point of the trailer.
- The length of the trailer is estimated based on the position of the first corner point and the position of the third corner point.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various autonomous vehicles that are designed to tow trailers. It can be used in transportation and logistics industries, as well as in recreational vehicles and camping trailers.
Problems Solved
1. Risk of lane encroachments: By accurately estimating the position and length of the trailer, the technology reduces the chances of the trailer encroaching into adjacent lanes. 2. Risk of vehicle collisions: The system helps the autonomous vehicle maintain a safe distance from other vehicles by providing accurate information about the trailer's length.
Benefits
1. Improved stability of autonomous driving: By actively estimating the length of the trailer, the technology enhances the control and stability of autonomous vehicles while towing trailers. 2. Reduced risk of accidents: Accurate estimation of the trailer's position and length helps prevent lane encroachments and collisions, making autonomous driving safer. 3. Enhanced efficiency in transportation: The technology allows for more precise maneuvering and control of autonomous vehicles towing trailers, improving overall efficiency in transportation and logistics operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control apparatus includes a camera that obtains a surrounding image of a vehicle, and a controller that estimates a position of a first corner point and a position of a second corner point of a trailer connected to the vehicle based on the surrounding image, estimates a position of a third corner point of the trailer using a position of the camera, the position of the first corner point, and the position of the second corner point, and estimates a length of the trailer based on the position of the first corner point and the position of the third corner point. The vehicle control apparatus improves the stability of autonomous driving by reducing the risk of lane encroachments and vehicle collisions, by allowing an autonomous vehicle towing a trailer to actively estimate the length of the trailer.
