18494110. DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroaki Ito of Nisshin-shi (JP)
DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18494110 titled 'DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
The driving assistance device described in the patent application includes a processor that acquires image data from an in-vehicle camera and detects road signs from the captured images. If a road sign is determined to be different from pre-registered designs, a candidate road sign is presented to the user based on the comparison.
- Processor acquires image data from in-vehicle camera
- Detects road signs from captured images
- Compares detected road signs with pre-registered designs
- Presents candidate road sign to user based on the comparison
Potential Applications: - Enhanced driving safety through accurate road sign detection - Improved navigation systems with real-time road sign updates
Problems Solved: - Inaccurate or outdated road sign information - Difficulty in recognizing unfamiliar road signs
Benefits: - Increased driver awareness of road signs - Enhanced road safety and navigation accuracy
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Driving Assistance System for Enhanced Road Sign Detection This technology can be utilized in automotive industry for developing advanced driver assistance systems that improve road sign detection and enhance overall driving safety.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the processor determine if a road sign is different from pre-registered designs? - The processor compares the detected road sign with a database of existing designs to identify any discrepancies. 2. What are the potential implications of presenting a candidate road sign to the user? - By presenting a candidate road sign, the user can be informed of potential discrepancies and make more informed driving decisions.
Original Abstract Submitted
The driving assistance device includes a processor, and the processor acquires image data captured by an in-vehicle camera provided in a vehicle, detects road signs from the image data, and detects road signs from a plurality of pre-registered existing designs of road signs. If it is determined that the road sign is different from a plurality of existing designs, the corresponding candidate road sign is presented to the user based on the road sign and the existing design.
