18287783. TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION DEVICE AND TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION METHOD simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)

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TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION DEVICE AND TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION METHOD

Organization Name

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Inventor(s)

Yuji Hamada of Tokyo (JP)

Junichi Okada of Tokyo (JP)

TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION DEVICE AND TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18287783 titled 'TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION DEVICE AND TRAVEL AREA DETERMINATION METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device that accurately determines a travelable area even in the presence of other mobile objects. It integrates surrounding travel area information with travel area information to determine autonomous travelable areas.

  • Integration unit integrates surrounding travel area information and travel area information.
  • Autonomous travel determination unit determines autonomous travelable areas based on integrated information.
  • Travel area creation unit determines free space as a travelable area for the subject vehicle.
  • Integration unit determines surrounding travelable areas where the subject vehicle can travel and integrates it with travel area information.
  • Autonomous travel determination unit determines travelable areas for the subject mobile object as autonomous travelable areas.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Integration of surrounding travel area information with travel area information.
  • Accurate determination of autonomous travelable areas.
  • Creation of free space as a travelable area for the subject vehicle.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in autonomous vehicles, drones, and other mobile devices to accurately determine travelable areas in the presence of obstacles.

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the challenge of accurately determining travelable areas when other mobile objects are present in the vicinity.

Benefits

  • Improved accuracy in determining travelable areas.
  • Enhanced safety for autonomous vehicles and drones.
  • Efficient navigation in complex environments.

Commercial Applications

Title: Autonomous Vehicle Navigation System This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicle navigation systems, drone navigation systems, and robotics for industrial automation. It can improve the efficiency and safety of autonomous operations in various industries.

Prior Art

Readers can explore prior art related to autonomous vehicle navigation systems, obstacle detection in robotics, and integration of sensor data for navigation purposes.

Frequently Updated Research

Researchers are constantly working on improving obstacle detection algorithms and integrating real-time data for autonomous navigation systems. Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology for autonomous vehicles and drones.

Questions about Travel Area Determination

How does the device integrate surrounding travel area information with travel area information?

The integration unit of the device combines data on surrounding travelable areas with information on the subject vehicle's travelable areas to determine autonomous travelable areas.

What are the potential applications of this technology beyond autonomous vehicles?

This technology can also be applied in drones, robotics, and industrial automation for accurate navigation in complex environments.


Original Abstract Submitted

An object of the present disclosure is to determine a travelable area with high accuracy even when other mobile objects exist in the vicinity. The travel area determination device includes an integration unit configured to integrate surrounding travel area information and travel area information, and an autonomous travel determination unit configured to determine an autonomous travelable area based on the integrated travel area information. A travel area creation unit is configured to determine a free space as a travelable area where a subject vehicle is travelable. The integration unit is configured to determine a travelable area where the surrounding mobile object is travelable as a surrounding travelable area where the subject vehicle is travelable, and integrate it and the travel area information. The autonomous travel determination unit is configured to determine the travelable area and the surrounding travelable area of the subject mobile object as the autonomous travelable areas.