18431018. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Masatoshi Hayashi of Nisshin-shi (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18431018 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system where the ECU processes requests to open the luggage compartment door by activating the back camera, acquiring and displaying moving and still images, calculating the distance to objects in the images, and controlling the door operation based on the distance.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Activation of back camera for monitoring
- Acquisition and display of moving and still images
- Distance calculation to objects in images
- Control of door operation based on object distance
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in vehicles to improve safety and convenience by assisting drivers in opening the luggage compartment door without causing damage to surrounding objects.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of potential collisions or damage when opening the luggage compartment door in vehicles.
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety for drivers and surrounding objects
- Improved convenience in operating the luggage compartment door
- Prevention of damage to objects in the vicinity of the door
Commercial Applications: The technology can be implemented in various vehicle models to enhance their safety features, potentially appealing to car manufacturers looking to differentiate their products in the market.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the system calculate the distance to objects in the images? 2. What are the potential limitations of this technology in different driving conditions?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in this field may focus on improving the accuracy of distance calculations and expanding the capabilities of the system to detect and avoid obstacles more effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
When there is a request to open the luggage compartment door, the ECU performs processing including the following steps: activating the back camera, acquiring a moving image, displaying the moving image on the display device, acquiring a still image, calculating the distance to the object in the image, stopping the operation of the luggage compartment door when the distance to the object is less than or equal to a threshold, stopping the display on the display device, and performing an opening operation of the luggage compartment door when the distance to the object is greater than the threshold.
