18207530. LANE DEPARTURE SUPPRESSION DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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LANE DEPARTURE SUPPRESSION DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Chenyu Wang of Toyota-shi (JP)
LANE DEPARTURE SUPPRESSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18207530 titled 'LANE DEPARTURE SUPPRESSION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a lane departure suppression device for vehicles that includes an object information acquisition device and a control unit. The control unit reduces the possibility of the vehicle crossing a departure determination reference line by implementing lane departure suppression control based on information acquired by the object information acquisition device. Additionally, the control unit is able to adjust the departure determination reference line to make it easier to determine the possibility of crossing when the vehicle is towing a trailer.
- Object information acquisition device acquires information on objects around the vehicle
- Control unit executes lane departure suppression control when there is a possibility of the vehicle crossing a departure determination reference line
- Control unit adjusts the departure determination reference line for easier determination when the vehicle is towing a trailer
- Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for vehicles with lane departure warning systems - Transportation industry for trucks and trailers
- Problems Solved
- Reducing the possibility of lane departure accidents - Improving safety for vehicles towing trailers
- Benefits
- Enhanced lane departure suppression control - Increased safety for drivers and passengers - Improved handling for vehicles towing trailers
Original Abstract Submitted
A lane departure suppression device includes an object information acquisition device that acquires information on an object around a vehicle, and a control unit that executes, when determination is made that there is a possibility that the vehicle crosses a departure determination reference line based on information acquired by the object information acquisition device, lane departure suppression control such that the possibility is reduced. The control unit is configured to change the departure determination reference line such that determination is made more easily that there is the possibility when the vehicle is towing a trailer than when the vehicle is not towing the trailer.
