18444940. VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18444940 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle control apparatus that uses an external environment sensor to detect the location of objects around the vehicle. The electronic control unit processes this information to calculate the steering assistance needed based on the external environment. It limits the steering assistance if it exceeds a predetermined duration or steering angle change.
Key Features and Innovation
- Utilizes an external environment sensor to detect the location of objects around the vehicle.
- Calculates the target steering angular velocity based on the external environment situation.
- Limits steering assistance if the duration exceeds a predetermined limit or the steering angle change is too large.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and collision avoidance systems.
Problems Solved
- Ensures safe and efficient steering assistance in vehicles.
- Prevents excessive steering assistance that may lead to accidents.
Benefits
- Enhances vehicle safety by providing appropriate steering assistance.
- Improves driving experience by optimizing steering control.
Commercial Applications
- Autonomous vehicles industry
- Automotive safety technology market
Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus
How does the external environment sensor improve vehicle control?
The external environment sensor helps the vehicle control apparatus detect objects around the vehicle, allowing for better decision-making in steering assistance.
What are the potential market implications of this technology in the automotive industry?
The technology can revolutionize the autonomous vehicles sector and enhance safety features in modern vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
Vehicle control apparatus includes: external environment sensor configured to detect external environment situation including location of object in surrounding area of vehicle; and electronic control unit including processor and memory coupled to processor. The electronic control unit: recognizes external environment situation of vehicle based on signal from external environment sensor; calculates target steering angular velocity of steering assistance of vehicle based on external environment situation recognized; limits steering assistance by decreasing target steering angular velocity to limited steering angular velocity when duration exceeds predetermined duration, duration being period while target steering angular velocity calculated exceeds predetermined steering angular velocity; and limits steering assistance so that change amount of steering angle of vehicle from start of steering assistance is equal to or smaller than predetermined value.
