18380813. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - 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 CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Masashi Nose of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Tomoaki Miyazawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kazuya Kumazawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Miki Tsujino of Nagakute-shi (JP)
Tsukasa Kitazawa of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18380813 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a vehicle control device that includes a processor and an electric steering device that can switch between steering and non-steering states based on the rotation of the steering wheel. The processor is configured to execute lane change assistance control, which helps move the vehicle to a target lane selected by the rotation of the steering wheel.
- The device includes a processor and an electric steering device that can switch between steering and non-steering states.
- The processor is programmed to execute lane change assistance control, which helps move the vehicle to a target lane selected by the rotation of the steering wheel.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and smart transportation systems.
Problems Solved
1. Improved lane change assistance for drivers. 2. Enhanced vehicle control and safety during lane changes.
Benefits
1. Increased convenience for drivers during lane changes. 2. Enhanced precision and accuracy in vehicle positioning. 3. Improved overall driving experience and safety.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing traffic flow in smart cities, enhancing autonomous driving systems, and improving driver assistance features in modern vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One potential prior art could be the development of electric steering systems in vehicles to improve steering control and assistance for drivers.
Unanswered Questions
How does the lane change assistance control interact with other vehicle systems, such as collision avoidance or adaptive cruise control?
The article does not provide information on how the lane change assistance control may interact with other advanced driver assistance systems in the vehicle.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of the electric steering device in certain driving conditions or scenarios?
The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of the electric steering device, such as performance in extreme weather conditions or mechanical failures.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control device includes: a processor; and a steering-by-wire-type electric steering device, which is provided at a vehicle, and which is configured to switch between a first state in which a wheel is steered when a steering wheel is subjected to a rotation operation, and a second state in which the wheel is not steered when the steering wheel is subjected to a rotation operation, in which the processor is configured to execute lane change assistance control, which controls the electric steering device so as to move the vehicle to a target lane selected by a rotation operation of the steering wheel, the target lane being a different lane from a travel lane in which the vehicle is traveling, when the electric steering device of the vehicle is in the second state and the steering wheel has been subjected to a rotation operation.
