18506832. VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
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VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Takahiro Yokota of Susono-shi (JP)
Atsushi Kodama of Sunto-gun (JP)
Hiroki Fukuda of Sunto-gun (JP)
Taichi Kawanai of Susono-shi (JP)
Nobuhide Kamata of Susono-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18506832 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in the patent application is designed to enable autonomous driving of a host vehicle without stopping in specific operating sections where vehicle stability control by brake control has been previously operated during autonomous driving. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- The vehicle control apparatus acquires information about operating sections where brake control has been used for vehicle stability during past autonomous driving.
- It generates an operation plan for autonomous driving based on a target route and map information.
- The vehicle controller executes autonomous driving according to the operation plan, ensuring the host vehicle does not stop in the identified operating sections.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, self-driving cars, and other automated transportation systems to improve efficiency and safety during operation.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of potential disruptions in autonomous driving caused by previous instances of brake control for vehicle stability in specific operating sections.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety during autonomous driving - Improved efficiency by avoiding unnecessary stops in operating sections
Potential Commercial Applications
- Autonomous vehicle manufacturers - Transportation companies - Automotive technology providers
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include patents or research related to autonomous driving systems, vehicle stability control, and route planning algorithms for self-driving vehicles.
Unanswered Questions
How does the vehicle control apparatus differentiate between operating sections where brake control has been used and those where it has not?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the apparatus distinguishes between different types of operating sections. Further information on the technology or algorithms used for this differentiation would be helpful.
What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the acquired operating section information?
The patent application does not elaborate on the methods or systems used to verify the accuracy and reliability of the operating section information acquired by the vehicle control apparatus. Additional details on data validation processes would be beneficial for understanding the robustness of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle control apparatus for performing autonomous driving of a host vehicle. The vehicle control apparatus includes an operating section information acquisition unit configured to acquire operating section information that is information of an operating section in which vehicle stability control by brake control has been operated in a vehicle in autonomous driving in the past; an operation plan generation unit configured to generate an operation plan of autonomous driving of the host vehicle based on a preset target route and map information; and a vehicle controller configured to perform autonomous driving along the operation plan, wherein the operation plan generation unit generates the operation plan so that the host vehicle does not stop in the operating section.
