18457007. FOCUS-OF-EXPANSION LOCATING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 FOCUS-OF-EXPANSION LOCATING DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FOCUS-OF-EXPANSION LOCATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
FOCUS-OF-EXPANSION LOCATING DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Takuma Suzuki of Sunto-gun (JP)
FOCUS-OF-EXPANSION LOCATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18457007 titled 'FOCUS-OF-EXPANSION LOCATING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The focus-of-expansion locating device described in the patent application includes a loaded state determination unit and a focus-of-expansion locating unit. The loaded state determination unit assesses whether the vehicle's loaded state has changed by analyzing data from an in-vehicle sensor. The focus-of-expansion locating unit identifies a focus of expansion in the captured image from the vehicle's camera and adjusts the focus if the loaded state has changed.
- Loaded state determination unit assesses changes in the vehicle's loaded state based on sensor data.
- Focus-of-expansion locating unit identifies and adjusts the focus of expansion in the captured image from the vehicle's camera.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Driver assistance systems
- Traffic monitoring systems
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Ensuring accurate focus in captured images
- Adapting to changes in the vehicle's loaded state
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved image quality
- Enhanced safety features in vehicles
- Increased efficiency in monitoring systems
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be utilized in:
- Automotive industry for vehicle safety features
- Surveillance systems for improved image capture
- Transportation sector for traffic monitoring
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that adjust camera focus based on vehicle speed or motion detection.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology handle sudden changes in the loaded state of the vehicle?
The technology may have mechanisms in place to quickly adapt and re-locate the focus of expansion in response to sudden changes in the vehicle's loaded state.
What impact does the focus-of-expansion locating device have on overall vehicle performance?
The device may enhance the performance of various vehicle systems by ensuring accurate focus in captured images and adapting to changes in the vehicle's loaded state.
Original Abstract Submitted
The focus-of-expansion locating device includes a loaded state determination unit and a focus-of-expansion locating unit. The loaded state determination unit determines whether the loaded state of the vehicle has changed based on the detection result from the in-vehicle sensor that detects the loaded state of the vehicle. The focus-of-expansion locating unit locates a focus of expansion on the captured image based on the captured image of the camera of the vehicle. The focus-of-expansion locating unit re-locates the focus of expansion when the loaded state has changed.
