18517726. VEHICLE TRAVELING CONTROLLER simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE TRAVELING CONTROLLER

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Toshiki Kindo of Yokohama-shi (JP)

Kazuaki Aso of Susono-shi (JP)

Masahiro Harada of Susono-shi (JP)

VEHICLE TRAVELING CONTROLLER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18517726 titled 'VEHICLE TRAVELING CONTROLLER

Simplified Explanation

The vehicle traveling controller described in the patent application performs emergency evacuation traveling in the case of an emergency to ensure proper traveling control. It determines whether the vehicle is traveling safely according to normal rules based on environmental information. If the vehicle is deemed to be traveling safely, normal traveling control is executed. If not, emergency evacuation traveling control is initiated for the vehicle to evacuate safely.

• The controller determines if the vehicle is traveling safely based on environmental information.
• It executes normal traveling control if the vehicle is deemed to be traveling safely.
• In cases where the vehicle is not traveling safely, emergency evacuation traveling control is activated.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, transportation systems, and emergency response vehicles.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures safe traveling in emergency situations. 2. Improves overall vehicle safety by providing emergency evacuation options.

Benefits

1. Increased safety for passengers and pedestrians. 2. Efficient response to emergency situations. 3. Enhanced control over vehicle traveling in challenging conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Emergency Evacuation Traveling Control for Vehicle Safety

Unanswered Questions

How does the controller differentiate between normal and emergency situations?

The patent abstract does not specify the criteria used by the controller to determine when emergency evacuation traveling control should be activated.

What types of emergencies are considered in the controller's decision-making process?

The abstract does not detail the specific emergencies or scenarios that trigger the emergency evacuation traveling control.

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is a vehicle traveling controller that performs emergency evacuation traveling in the case of an emergency for proper traveling control. The vehicle traveling controller determines whether the vehicle traveling in accordance with a normal traveling rule is not dangerous and becomes proper traveling or not on the basis of environmental information around a vehicle (S), when it is determined that the vehicle traveling in accordance with the normal traveling rule becomes proper traveling, executes normal traveling control for instructing the vehicle to travel in accordance with the normal traveling rule (S), and when vehicle traveling in accordance with the normal traveling rule does not become proper traveling, executes emergency evacuation traveling control for instructing the vehicle to perform emergency evacuation traveling which is not in accordance with the normal traveling rule (S). Therefore, emergency evacuation traveling with high safety can be performed, as compared with vehicle traveling in accordance with the normal traveling rule, so the safety of vehicle traveling can be improved.