18479873. DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shunta Sano of Susono-shi (JP)
DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18479873 titled 'DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE
The driving support device described in the patent application includes a line of sight detection unit that identifies the line of sight of the occupant in the first following vehicle on the oncoming lane. It also features a moving person estimation unit that determines the likelihood of a crossing moving person being present near the leading vehicle based on the detected line of sight. The driving support unit is responsible for controlling the deceleration of the host vehicle when there is a possibility of a crossing moving person being present.
- Line of sight detection unit identifies the line of sight of the occupant in the first following vehicle.
- Moving person estimation unit determines the likelihood of a crossing moving person near the leading vehicle.
- Driving support unit controls deceleration of the host vehicle in the presence of a crossing moving person.
Potential Applications: - Enhanced safety features in vehicles to prevent accidents involving pedestrians. - Autonomous driving systems that can detect and respond to moving persons near the vehicle.
Problems Solved: - Minimizing the risk of accidents involving pedestrians crossing the road. - Improving the overall safety of vehicles on the road.
Benefits: - Increased safety for pedestrians and vehicle occupants. - Enhanced driving assistance for better accident prevention.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Driving Support System for Pedestrian Safety" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their vehicles, appealing to safety-conscious consumers. It can also be integrated into autonomous vehicles to improve pedestrian detection and accident prevention systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the driving support device detect the line of sight of the occupant in the following vehicle? 2. What are the key advantages of using the moving person estimation unit in the driving support device?
Original Abstract Submitted
The driving support device includes a line of sight detection unit that detects a line of sight of an occupant of the first following vehicle on the oncoming lane, a moving person estimation unit that estimates whether or not there is a possibility of a crossing moving person being present around the leading vehicle based on the detected line of sight, and a driving support unit that performs deceleration control of the host vehicle and the like when it is estimated that there is a possibility of a crossing moving person being present.
