18444974. 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 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Etsuhiro Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18444974 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle control apparatus that uses external sensors to detect the vehicle's surroundings and control its movements accordingly.
Key Features and Innovation
- Detection unit with external sensor to detect external situation of the vehicle.
- Control unit to control the vehicle based on the external situation detected.
- First processor in the detection unit counts elapsed time from a predetermined time.
- First memory stores external situation and elapsed time in association with each other.
- Second processor in the control unit calculates control value for controlling the vehicle's traveling actuator based on the external situation.
- Second processor also counts elapsed time from a predetermined time.
- Second memory stores control value and elapsed time in association with each other.
- Second processor transmits elapsed time to the detection unit at a predetermined cycle.
- First processor replaces its elapsed time with the transmitted elapsed time from the control unit and continues counting.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and other smart transportation systems.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the need for real-time external situation detection and precise vehicle control based on the detected data.
Benefits
- Improved safety on the road.
- Enhanced efficiency in vehicle control.
- Better integration of external sensor data for decision-making.
Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles.
- Transportation companies for fleet management systems.
- Smart city initiatives for intelligent traffic management.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to vehicle control systems, external sensors, and autonomous driving technologies for further research.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on the latest advancements in external sensor technology, artificial intelligence in transportation, and smart vehicle control systems.
Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus
How does the detection unit interact with the control unit in this technology?
The detection unit uses external sensors to detect the vehicle's surroundings, while the control unit processes this data to make decisions for vehicle control.
What are the potential implications of this technology on road safety?
This technology can significantly improve road safety by enabling vehicles to react to external situations in real-time, reducing the risk of accidents.
Original Abstract Submitted
Vehicle control apparatus includes: detection unit including external sensor configured to detect external situation of vehicle; and control unit configured to control vehicle based on external situation detected by external sensor. Detection unit includes first processor and first memory. First processor counts first time, first time being elapsed time from predetermined time. First memory stores external situation and first time in association with each other. Control unit includes second processor and second memory. Second processor: calculates control value for controlling traveling actuator of vehicle based on external situation; and counts second time, second time being elapsed time from predetermined time. Second memory stores control value and second time in association with each other. Second processor transmits second time to detection unit at predetermined transmission cycle counted as second time. First processor replaces first time with second time transmitted from control unit and continues counting.
