18472813. DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contents
- 1 DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yuta Ikezawa of Toyota-shi (JP)
DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18472813 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The driving support apparatus described in the patent application uses a camera and a controller to assist with vehicle turning at intersections. The controller stores prohibited directions indicated by road arrows on lanes and supports the vehicle turning when the turn direction is not prohibited. It also deletes the prohibited directions based on the vehicle's travel distance after passing the road arrow.
- The driving support apparatus includes a camera and a controller.
- The controller supports vehicle turning at intersections by storing and deleting prohibited directions indicated by road arrows on lanes.
- The apparatus assists with turning when the turn direction is not prohibited and deletes the prohibited directions based on the vehicle's travel distance after passing the road arrow.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Advanced driver assistance systems
Problems Solved
This technology helps:
- Prevent illegal turns at intersections
- Improve road safety by providing guidance to drivers
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced driving assistance
- Reduced risk of accidents at intersections
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Automotive industry for vehicle safety features
- Transportation companies for fleet management
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Existing driver assistance systems that provide guidance at intersections
Unanswered Questions
How does the camera detect the intersection and prohibited directions accurately?
The camera's accuracy in detecting intersections and prohibited directions is crucial for the system's effectiveness.
What is the impact of weather conditions on the camera's performance?
Weather conditions such as rain or fog may affect the camera's visibility and, in turn, the system's ability to detect intersections and prohibited directions accurately.
Original Abstract Submitted
A driving support apparatus comprises a camera, and a controller for executing a support control for supporting the vehicle turning at an intersection. The controller stores a prohibited direction in which a road arrow marked on a lane prohibits the vehicle from turning. The controller executes the support control when the controller detects the intersection and a turn direction is not the prohibited direction. The controller deletes the prohibited direction when the vehicle travels on a lane that is not a one-lane on one side and a travel distance after the vehicle passes through the road arrow is equal to or longer than a first delete distance, and deletes the prohibited direction when the vehicle travels on the one-lane on one side and the travel distance is equal to or longer than a second delete distance shorter than the first delete distance.
