18543267. TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Shigehiro Sugihira of Sunto-gun (JP)

TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18543267 titled 'TRAVEL CONTROL DEVICE

The travel control device described in the patent application includes a processor that generates a target route to a destination, estimates the self-position of the vehicle, calculates a target destination on the target route, and calculates a viewing angle in front of the vehicle.

• The processor also generates a vehicle target point candidate within a predetermined distance and angle from the vehicle's self-position based on the look ahead distance to the target reach point.
• If the target point is outside the front viewing angle of the vehicle, the point at that time is calculated as the target point.

Potential Applications: - Autonomous driving systems - Navigation systems - Vehicle safety technology

Problems Solved: - Improving accuracy in determining target points for vehicles - Enhancing navigation efficiency

Benefits: - Increased safety on the road - Improved navigation accuracy - Enhanced driving experience

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Navigation Systems for Autonomous Vehicles This technology could be utilized in autonomous vehicles, enhancing their navigation capabilities and overall safety, leading to increased adoption in the automotive industry.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve navigation accuracy for vehicles? - This technology utilizes advanced algorithms to calculate target points more accurately, leading to improved navigation efficiency. 2. What impact could this technology have on the development of autonomous driving systems? - This technology could significantly enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, making them safer and more reliable on the road.

Original Abstract Submitted

The travel control device includes a processor, the processor generates a target route to a destination, estimates the self-position of the vehicle, calculates a target destination on the target route, and calculates a viewing angle in front of the vehicle and a vehicle A target point candidate including a target point is generated within a predetermined distance and a predetermined angle from the vehicle's self-position based on the look ahead distance from the self-position to the target reach point, and during the search for the target point candidate When the target point is outside the front viewing angle of the vehicle, the point at that time is calculated as the target point.