18508717. ROAD SURFACE DRAWING CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ROAD SURFACE DRAWING CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Nobukazu Ueki of Toyota-shi (JP)
ROAD SURFACE DRAWING CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18508717 titled 'ROAD SURFACE DRAWING CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a road surface drawing control device for a vehicle that can draw a road surface around the vehicle when the user is within a certain distance or operates a keyless entry terminal device.
- Target information acquisition device acquires information on targets around the vehicle
- Communication device communicates with a keyless entry terminal device operated by the user
- Road surface drawing device draws the road surface around the vehicle
- Road surface drawing ECU controls the operation of the road surface drawing device
- When the user is within a reference distance or operates the keyless entry terminal device, the road surface drawing device is activated
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- Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, parking assistance systems, and navigation systems to enhance user experience and safety.
- Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately drawing road surfaces around a vehicle to assist the user in parking or navigating tight spaces.
- Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in road surface drawing, enhanced user convenience, and increased safety while maneuvering the vehicle.
- Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include automotive industry suppliers, parking management companies, and navigation system manufacturers.
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that assist in parking by providing visual aids or guidance to the driver. However, the specific combination of target information acquisition, communication with a keyless entry terminal device, and automatic road surface drawing may be unique to this patent application.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the system differentiate between the user and other individuals in the vicinity of the vehicle?
The system may use proximity sensors or other technologies to accurately determine the user's location in relation to the vehicle.
- What happens if the user moves away from the vehicle while the road surface drawing device is activated?
The system may have a timeout feature or a safety mechanism to deactivate the road surface drawing device if the user moves away to prevent any potential accidents.
Original Abstract Submitted
A road surface drawing control device for a vehicle that comprises a target information acquisition device that acquires information on targets around the vehicle; a communication device that communicates with a keyless entry terminal device operated by a user of the vehicle; a road surface drawing device that draws a road surface around the vehicle; a road surface drawing ECU that controls the operation of the road surface drawing device, and when the road surface drawing ECU determines that the user of the vehicle is within a reference distance from the vehicle based on the target information acquired by the target information acquisition device or that the keyless entry terminal device has been operated based on the communication between the communication device and the keyless entry terminal device, the road surface drawing device is activated to draw the road surface.
