18416385. VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.)
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VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kota Suzuki of Hitachinaka-shi (JP)
Koji Kobayashi of Hamamatsu-shi (JP)
Hideyasu Toshimitsu of Hamamatsu-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18416385 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle control system that includes a damping device to reduce vehicle vibration, a setting change unit that allows users to adjust damping force or vehicle height, and a notification unit that alerts users when settings are changed.
- The vehicle control system includes a damping device to reduce vehicle vibration.
- Users can adjust settings such as damping force or vehicle height using a setting change unit.
- A notification unit alerts users through sound, vibration, or changes in the vehicle's appearance when settings are changed.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of a damping device to reduce vehicle vibration.
- User-friendly setting change unit for adjusting damping force or vehicle height.
- Notification unit that uses sound, vibration, or changes in appearance to alert users of setting changes.
Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry for improving vehicle comfort and handling.
- Transportation sector for enhancing ride quality in various vehicles.
- Industrial machinery for reducing vibration and noise levels.
Problems Solved:
- Addressing excessive vehicle vibration that can impact comfort and performance.
- Providing users with the ability to customize damping settings for optimal driving experience.
- Enhancing user experience by notifying them of setting changes in real-time.
Benefits:
- Improved vehicle comfort and handling.
- Customizable damping settings for user preferences.
- Real-time notifications for enhanced user awareness.
Commercial Applications:
- Title: "Enhanced Vehicle Control System for Improved Comfort and Performance"
- Potential commercial uses in automotive manufacturing, transportation services, and industrial machinery production.
- Market implications include increased demand for vehicles with advanced damping technology.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on vehicle damping systems, user-controlled vehicle settings, and notification systems for vehicle adjustments.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in vehicle damping technology, user interface design for vehicle controls, and notification systems for vehicle settings.
Questions about Vehicle Control System: 1. What are the key components of a vehicle control system? 2. How does the notification unit in this system enhance user experience?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control system includes a damping device configured to damp a vibration of a vehicle, a setting change unit configured to be able to change a setting of at least one of a damping force of the damping device and a height of the vehicle by a user selection signal indicating selection by a user, and a notification unit configured to use at least one selected from the group consisting of a sound, a vibration, and an appearance of the vehicle to notify that the setting is changed in accordance with the user selection signal from the setting change unit.
