18398617. DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Masaki Furukawa of Kariya-shi (JP)
Kazuya Kobayashi of Tokyo-to (JP)
DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18398617 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE
The driving support device described in the abstract is a system that assists with parking based on information collected by sensors in the vehicle.
- The device closes rear side checking parts when the width of a parking area is below a certain threshold, using vehicle speed and time required for the closing process.
- This system enhances parking safety and efficiency by automatically adjusting the rear side checking parts based on the vehicle's speed and the size of the parking area.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and vans, to improve parking assistance systems. - It can be integrated into autonomous vehicles to enhance their parking capabilities.
Problems Solved: - Addresses the challenge of accurately maneuvering vehicles into parking spaces, especially in tight or crowded areas. - Improves parking safety by providing real-time adjustments to the vehicle's surroundings.
Benefits: - Increases convenience for drivers by automating part of the parking process. - Enhances overall parking accuracy and reduces the risk of collisions or accidents.
Commercial Applications: - The technology can be implemented by automotive manufacturers to offer advanced parking assistance features in their vehicles. - Parking lot operators can utilize this system to improve the efficiency of parking spaces and reduce congestion.
Prior Art: - Prior research in the field of parking assistance systems and vehicle sensors can provide valuable insights into similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay informed about advancements in sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving systems that could impact the development of parking assistance devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this driving support device improve parking safety and efficiency?
- This device enhances safety by automatically adjusting rear side checking parts based on the vehicle's speed and the size of the parking area.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond parking assistance?
- This technology can be integrated into autonomous vehicles and various types of vehicles to enhance their parking capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving support device of an embodiment is a driving support device that performs, based on surrounding information collected by a plurality of sensors provided in a vehicle, parking support for the vehicle. When the parking support is performed, a calculation module starts, when a width of a frontage of a parking area for the vehicle to enter the parking area is a certain threshold or less, closing of rear side checking parts by an opening-and-closing control unit at a position in front of the parking area based on the vehicle, the position being based on a distance obtained from a vehicle speed of the vehicle and a time required to close the rear side checking parts.
