18518460. STEERING DEVICE simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 STEERING DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STEERING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
STEERING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
STEERING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18518460 titled 'STEERING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a steering device that includes a steering wheel with an electrode device and a steering controller. The controller measures the electrostatic capacitance of the electrode device to determine if the steering wheel is being gripped by the driver.
- The steering wheel includes an annular rim, a columnar hub, and spokes connecting the hub and rim.
- The electrode device consists of an arc-shaped electrode located at the outer circumferential edge of the hub, opposite the rim.
- The electrode and rim are arranged concentrically when viewed from the driver.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in automotive vehicles, particularly in driver assistance systems to detect driver engagement with the steering wheel.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps in ensuring driver attentiveness and control over the vehicle by detecting if the driver is holding the steering wheel.
Benefits
The technology enhances safety by alerting the driver if they are not actively engaged in steering the vehicle, potentially preventing accidents.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Driver Safety with Electrode Steering Wheel Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to steering wheel sensors or driver monitoring systems in the automotive industry.
Unanswered Questions
How does the electrode device accurately measure the electrostatic capacitance of the steering wheel?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific technology or methodology used for measuring the electrostatic capacitance.
The article does not address any privacy implications that may arise from implementing a system that monitors driver behavior through steering wheel grip detection.
Original Abstract Submitted
A steering device () includes: a steering wheel () which accepts a steering operation by a driver; an electrode device () provided to the steering wheel (); and a steering controller () which measures electrostatic capacitance of the electrode device (), and determines the presence/absence of gripping of the steering wheel () based on a measurement result of the electrostatic capacitance, in which the steering wheel () includes: an annular rim (), a columnar hub () provided at an inner side of the rim (); and spokes (L, R, D) which connects the hub () and rim (), in which the electrode device () includes an arc-shaped electrode provided at an outer circumferential edge of the hub () opposing the rim (), and in which the electrode () and rim () are arranged concentrically viewing from the driver.
