18234962. ACCIDENT INFORMATION COLLECTION AND PROCESSING METHOD AND VEHICLE OPERATION CONTROL SERVER USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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ACCIDENT INFORMATION COLLECTION AND PROCESSING METHOD AND VEHICLE OPERATION CONTROL SERVER USING THE SAME

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Minwoo Lee of Anyang-Si (KR)

ACCIDENT INFORMATION COLLECTION AND PROCESSING METHOD AND VEHICLE OPERATION CONTROL SERVER USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18234962 titled 'ACCIDENT INFORMATION COLLECTION AND PROCESSING METHOD AND VEHICLE OPERATION CONTROL SERVER USING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application abstract describes a server for vehicle operation control that collects event data from vehicles involved in a traffic accident, determines the severity of the accident based on the number of vehicles with deployed airbags, and transmits notifications to trailing vehicles accordingly.

  • The server collects event data from vehicles in a road section regarding a traffic accident.
  • It determines the quantity of vehicles with deployed airbags in connection with the accident.
  • Based on the number of vehicles with deployed airbags, it calculates an accident severity value.
  • The server then transmits notifications to trailing vehicles based on the severity of the accident.
  • If the accident severity value meets a threshold, additional information related to the accident is collected.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Vehicle safety systems
  • Traffic management systems
  • Emergency response systems

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving communication between vehicles during accidents
  • Enhancing overall road safety
  • Providing real-time information to drivers

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Faster response times during accidents
  • Enhanced situational awareness for drivers
  • Improved coordination among vehicles on the road

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:

  • Automotive industry
  • Insurance companies
  • Traffic control authorities

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems in enhancing road safety and accident response.

Unanswered Questions

How does the server determine the severity of the accident based on the number of vehicles with deployed airbags?

The server likely uses a predetermined algorithm or threshold to calculate the severity value based on the quantity of vehicles with deployed airbags.

What type of notifications are transmitted to trailing vehicles based on the accident severity value?

The notifications could include warnings about the severity of the accident, advice on alternative routes, or alerts to be cautious while approaching the accident scene.


Original Abstract Submitted

A server is provided for vehicle operation control. The server may collect, from one or more vehicles in a road section, event data regarding a traffic accident associated with a road section; determine, based on the event data and among the one or more vehicles, a quantity of vehicles that had at least one airbag deployed in connection with the traffic accident; determine, based on the quantity of the vehicles that had at least one airbag deployed in connection with the traffic accident, an accident severity value indicating seriousness of the traffic accident; transmit, based on the accident severity value, a notification to a trailing vehicle; and collect, based on a determination that the accident severity value satisfies a threshold value, additional information associated with the traffic accident.