18485645. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Miki Tsujino of Nagakute-shi (JP)
Sara Yamafuji of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Makoto Suzuki of Seto-shi (JP)
Takatoshi Hattori of Nagoya-shi (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18485645 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
The patent application describes an information processing device that displays information related to the inter-vehicle time and distance between the own vehicle and another vehicle running in front.
- The control unit shows a graphic image on the display unit, schematizing the time required for the own vehicle to reach the position of the other vehicle.
- The device also displays an image of the other vehicle in a position reflecting the inter-vehicle distance on the front side of the graphic image.
- The images are not overlapped, providing a clear visualization of the relationship between the two vehicles.
- This technology helps drivers understand the distance and time needed to reach the other vehicle, enhancing safety and awareness on the road.
- By providing real-time information on inter-vehicle spacing, drivers can adjust their speed and maintain safe distances while driving.
Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Driver assistance technology - Traffic management solutions
Problems Solved: - Lack of awareness of inter-vehicle distances - Difficulty in estimating time required to reach another vehicle - Improving road safety and reducing accidents
Benefits: - Enhanced driver awareness - Improved road safety - Better traffic flow and management
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Enhanced Safety" This technology can be integrated into vehicles to provide advanced driver assistance systems, catering to safety-conscious consumers and fleet management companies.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve road safety for drivers?
- This technology enhances driver awareness by providing real-time information on inter-vehicle distances, helping drivers maintain safe distances and reduce the risk of accidents.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
- This technology can be utilized in automotive safety systems, driver assistance technology, and traffic management solutions, offering a wide range of applications in the automotive industry.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing device includes a control unit that displays, when another vehicle that is running in front of an own vehicle in a traveling direction is detected by a detection unit, a graphic image in which information related to inter-vehicle time required for the own vehicle to reach a position at which the other vehicle exists is schematized on a display unit in the own vehicle, and another vehicle image in which the other vehicle is shown in a position at which an inter-vehicle distance between the own vehicle and the other vehicle is reflected on a front side of the graphic image in the traveling direction without being overlapped with the graphic image.
