18203425. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING A VEHICLE COLLISION WITH A SURROUNDING OBJECT simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING A VEHICLE COLLISION WITH A SURROUNDING OBJECT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jang-Ho Shin of Yongin-si (KR)
Bong-Sob Song of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING A VEHICLE COLLISION WITH A SURROUNDING OBJECT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18203425 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREDICTING A VEHICLE COLLISION WITH A SURROUNDING OBJECT
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the abstract is a system designed to predict collisions between a vehicle and surrounding objects by integrating various types of information and using prediction algorithms.
- Surrounding object information detection unit: Obtains current state information on objects around the vehicle.
- Lane detection unit: Obtains information on the lane in which the vehicle is traveling.
- Risk level determination unit: Calculates collision risk levels between the object and the vehicle using state information on the object.
- Surrounding environment prediction unit: Predicts future state information on the object using estimation or deep learning algorithms.
- Information integration unit: Integrates current state information, lane information, collision risk level, and future state information to generate a simplified bird's eye view.
- Collision mode determination unit: Predicts collision modes by using the simplified bird's eye view.
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- Potential Applications
- Automotive safety systems - Autonomous driving technology - Collision avoidance systems
- Problems Solved
- Minimizing the risk of collisions between vehicles and surrounding objects - Enhancing driver and passenger safety - Improving overall road safety
- Benefits
- Early detection and prediction of potential collisions - Increased awareness of surrounding objects and their movements - Enhanced decision-making capabilities for vehicle control systems
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Advanced Collision Prediction Technology in Automotive Industry
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Possible Prior Art
There are existing collision prediction systems in the automotive industry that utilize various sensors and algorithms to detect and prevent collisions. However, the specific integration of current state information, lane detection, risk level determination, and future state prediction as described in this patent application may represent a novel approach to collision prediction.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does this system handle unpredictable or sudden movements of surrounding objects?
The abstract does not provide details on how the apparatus deals with unexpected behaviors of objects around the vehicle.
- What is the accuracy rate of collision predictions made by this system?
The abstract does not mention the accuracy or reliability of the collision predictions generated by the apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for predicting a collision of a vehicle with a surrounding object around the vehicle includes: a surrounding object information detection unit configured to obtain current state information on the object; a lane detection unit configured to obtain information on a lane on which the vehicle travels; a risk level determination unit configured to calculate a collision risk level between the object and the vehicle using state information on the object; a surrounding environment prediction unit configured to predict future state information on the object using an estimation algorithm or a deep learning algorithm; an information integration unit configured to integrate the current state information, the lane information, the collision risk level, and the future state information to generate a simplified bird's eye view; and a collision mode determination unit configured to predict collision modes by using the simplified bird's eye view.
