18374790. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yasunori Wakamatsu of Nagakute-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Masatoshi Ishino of Nagakute-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Yuuki Arai of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Takafumi Eguchi of Niwa-gun Aichi-ken (JP)
Akihiro Kusada of Yokkaichi-shi Mie (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18374790 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle equipped with an illumination device in the cabin that can change its luminescence when entering a low emission zone, signaling the driver of the vehicle's entrance into the zone.
- The vehicle is capable of traveling in an EV mode.
- The illumination device changes its luminescence when entering a low emission zone.
- The change in luminescence can be a change in color to signal the driver.
- The purpose is to make the driver sensorily recognize the entrance to the low emission zone.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles to help drivers easily identify when they are entering low emission zones and need to switch to EV mode.
Problems Solved
This technology helps address the challenge of ensuring vehicles comply with emission regulations in specific zones by providing a visual cue to the driver.
Benefits
The technology helps promote environmental sustainability by encouraging the use of EV mode in low emission zones, reducing pollution levels in those areas.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhanced Illumination System for Low Emission Zones in Vehicles" could find applications in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of eco-friendly vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
There are no known prior art examples related to this specific technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the vehicle detect when it enters a low emission zone?
The patent application does not provide details on the specific mechanism used to detect the entrance to a low emission zone.
What is the process for the driver to switch to EV mode once the luminescence changes?
The patent application does not elaborate on how the driver is prompted to switch to EV mode after the luminescence change.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle is a vehicle that is equipped with an illumination device in a vehicle cabin and that is capable of traveling in an EV mode, the vehicle being configured to change a manner of luminescence of the illumination device when the vehicle enters a low emission zone (LEZ) where the vehicle needs to travel in the EV mode, and to cause a driver to perceive the entrance. For the change in the manner of the luminescence, for example, the color of the luminescence of the illumination device may be changed from a regular color to a specific color. By the change in the manner of the luminescence of the illumination device, it is possible to cause the driver to sensorily recognize the entrance to the low emission zone.
