18178590. LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brendan Francis Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US)
Andrew Denis Lewandowski of Sterling Heights MI (US)
Keith Weston of Canton MI (US)
Jordan Barrett of Milford MI (US)
LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18178590 titled 'LIGHTING-RESPONSIVE VEHICLE CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
In a host vehicle, a system detects a target vehicle with insufficiently activated lights in low ambient light conditions and triggers a component in the host vehicle based on the location of the target vehicle.
- The system determines when the ambient light is below a certain threshold.
- It identifies a target vehicle with lights that are not adequately activated for the current ambient light conditions.
- A component in the host vehicle is activated based on the location of the target vehicle with insufficiently activated lights.
Key Features and Innovation
- Detection of target vehicles with lights not properly activated in low ambient light conditions.
- Activation of a component in the host vehicle based on the location of the target vehicle.
- Enhances safety by alerting the host vehicle to the presence of poorly lit target vehicles.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in:
- Automotive safety systems
- Traffic management systems
- Autonomous vehicles
Problems Solved
- Improves visibility of target vehicles with insufficiently activated lights.
- Enhances overall safety on the road by alerting host vehicles to poorly lit target vehicles.
Benefits
- Increased safety on the road for both host and target vehicles.
- Improved awareness of poorly lit vehicles in low light conditions.
- Potential reduction in accidents caused by poorly lit vehicles.
Commercial Applications
- Automotive manufacturers can integrate this technology into their vehicles to enhance safety features.
- Traffic management companies can use this system to improve overall road safety.
- Insurance companies may find value in incentivizing the use of this technology to reduce accident rates.
Questions about the Technology
How does this technology improve road safety?
This technology enhances road safety by alerting host vehicles to the presence of poorly lit target vehicles, reducing the risk of accidents.
What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
The technology can be used by automotive manufacturers, traffic management companies, and insurance companies to improve safety and reduce accident rates.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a host vehicle, it can be determined that current ambient light is below a light activation threshold. A target vehicle can be detected with lights insufficiently activated for the current ambient light. A component of the host vehicle can be actuated based on a location of the target vehicle detected with lights insufficiently activated.
