18224693. VEHICLE SPEED ESTIMATING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE SPEED ESTIMATING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE SPEED ESTIMATING APPARATUS - 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 Vehicle Speed Estimating Apparatus
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE SPEED ESTIMATING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jin Seok Song of Bucheon-Si (KR)
Han Seon Ga of Gwangmyeong-Si (KR)
Nam Han Kim of Bucheon-Si (KR)
VEHICLE SPEED ESTIMATING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18224693 titled 'VEHICLE SPEED ESTIMATING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle speed estimating apparatus that uses various vehicle parameters to estimate the speed of the vehicle.
- Vehicle information receiver collects data such as wheel speed, motor torque, and longitudinal acceleration.
- Wheel slip determiner checks for wheel slip.
- Longitudinal acceleration calibrator adjusts the received acceleration data.
- Vehicle speed estimator calculates the vehicle speed based on the wheel speed or calibrated acceleration.
Key Features and Innovation
- Utilizes multiple vehicle parameters for accurate speed estimation.
- Can account for wheel slip to improve accuracy.
- Calibration of longitudinal acceleration enhances precision in speed estimation.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in:
- Automotive industry for vehicle speed monitoring.
- Fleet management systems for tracking vehicle speeds.
- Automotive safety systems for real-time speed control.
Problems Solved
- Provides a more accurate method of estimating vehicle speed.
- Can account for wheel slip, which may affect speed calculations.
- Enhances overall safety and efficiency of vehicles.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in estimating vehicle speed.
- Enhanced safety measures with real-time speed monitoring.
- Increased efficiency in fleet management systems.
Commercial Applications
- "Vehicle Speed Estimating Apparatus for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency in Fleet Management Systems"
Questions about Vehicle Speed Estimating Apparatus
How does the apparatus improve accuracy in speed estimation?
The apparatus uses multiple vehicle parameters and can adjust for wheel slip, resulting in more precise speed calculations.
What are the potential applications of this technology beyond vehicle speed estimation?
This technology can be utilized in various industries such as fleet management, automotive safety systems, and real-time speed control for enhanced efficiency and safety.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle speed estimating apparatus includes a vehicle information receiver configured to receive travel information of a vehicle including a wheel speed, a motor torque, and a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle, a wheel slip determiner configured to determine whether wheel slip occurs, a longitudinal acceleration calibrator configured to calibrate the longitudinal acceleration received from the vehicle information receiver, and a vehicle speed estimator configured for estimating, depending on a determination result of the wheel slip determiner, a vehicle speed using the wheel speed or the calibrated longitudinal acceleration.
