18287665. Driving Assistance System for the Automated Driving of a Vehicle simplified abstract (Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft)
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Driving Assistance System for the Automated Driving of a Vehicle
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Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
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Driving Assistance System for the Automated Driving of a Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18287665 titled 'Driving Assistance System for the Automated Driving of a Vehicle
The driving assistance system described in the patent application allows for automated driving of a vehicle with varying degrees of automation, providing instructions to the driver when necessary and allowing for user input to switch between automation levels.
- Driving assistance module enables automated driving with different levels of automation.
- Output module alerts the driver when a specified action is absent during automated driving with lower automation level.
- User input module allows the driver to switch to a higher automation level.
- System triggers driver instruction if specified action is absent for a shorter period of time after user input for switching automation levels is received.
- Unsuccessful switching to higher automation level results in driver instruction being issued.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous driving systems in vehicles - Driver assistance technology in automotive industry
Problems Solved: - Ensuring smooth transition between different levels of automation in driving - Prompting driver intervention when necessary during automated driving
Benefits: - Enhanced safety and convenience in automated driving - Improved user experience with customizable automation levels
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Driving Assistance System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing services, and fleet management systems to enhance driver assistance and automation capabilities, potentially revolutionizing the automotive industry.
Prior Art: No prior art information provided in the abstract.
Frequently Updated Research: No information provided in the abstract.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine the absence of a specified driver action during automated driving? 2. What are the key differences between the first and second degrees of automation in the driving assistance system?
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving assistance system for the automated driving of a vehicle includes: a driving assistance module which is configured for automated driving with a first degree of automation and for automated driving with a second degree of automation, the second degree of automation being higher than the first degree of automation; an output module which is configured to output a driver instruction when a specified driver action is absent for a first period of time during automated driving with the first degree of automation; and a user input module which is configured to receive a user input for switching from the first degree of automation to the second degree of automation. The output module is further configured to output the driver instruction when: (i) the driving assistance system determines that the specified driver action is absent for a second period of time which is shorter than the first period of time, (ii) the user input for switching from the first degree of automation to the second degree of automation is received, and (iii) switching from the first degree of automation to the second degree of automation is unsuccessful.
