18345397. Vehicle and Control Method Thereof simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 Vehicle and Control Method Thereof
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Vehicle and Control Method Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Vehicle and Control Method Thereof
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jooam Baek of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
Vehicle and Control Method Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18345397 titled 'Vehicle and Control Method Thereof
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment vehicle described in the patent application includes a system that allows the side mirror to automatically fold or unfold based on the location of the driver approaching the vehicle. The system uses a communicator to transmit a search signal to a remote controller, which then responds with a signal indicating the driver's location. The controller then determines whether the driver is within a certain area and signals the side mirror to adjust accordingly.
- The system includes a side mirror, communicator, and controller.
- The communicator sends a search signal to a remote controller and receives a response signal indicating the driver's location.
- The controller determines the driver's presence and location, then adjusts the side mirror accordingly.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various industries such as automotive, transportation, and security for vehicles.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of manually adjusting side mirrors by automatically folding or unfolding them based on the driver's location.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include convenience for drivers, improved safety, and a more efficient use of vehicle features.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the automotive industry for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that automatically adjust side mirrors based on the driver's preferences or vehicle settings.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the system differentiate between the driver and other individuals approaching the vehicle? 2. What happens if the driver is not carrying the remote controller but is within the search area?
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment vehicle includes a side mirror, a communicator, and a controller. The communicator may be configured to transmit a search signal to a remote controller through the plurality of antennas and to receive a response signal transmitted from the remote controller as a response to the search signal. The controller may be electrically coupled to the side mirror, configured to determine whether a driver is present within a search area of the first antenna according to the driver carrying the remote controller and approaching the parked vehicle being detected, determine a location of the driver based on an intensity of the response signal received from the remote controller as a response to the search signal transmitted from the first antenna, and signal the side mirror whether to convert into a folded state or an unfolded state based on the determined location of the driver.
