18566209. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT RECOGNITION DEVICE simplified abstract (Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.)
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EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT RECOGNITION DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shunsuke Katoh of Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki (JP)
Yuki Horita of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Gabriel Daniel of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Hidehiro Toyoda of Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki (JP)
EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT RECOGNITION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18566209 titled 'EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT RECOGNITION DEVICE
The abstract describes a patent application for an external environment recognition device that estimates a blind spot region around a host vehicle based on information detected by a sensor.
- The device includes a visibility index determination unit that calculates a visibility index of a target detected by the sensor.
- A visibility map storage unit stores the visibility index as a visibility map in association with the region.
- A blind spot region estimation unit estimates the blind spot region based on the visibility map.
Potential Applications: - Automotive safety systems - Autonomous vehicles - Traffic management systems
Problems Solved: - Enhancing driver awareness of blind spots - Improving overall safety on the roads
Benefits: - Reduced risk of accidents - Increased visibility for drivers - Enhanced safety features in vehicles
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Blind Spot Detection System for Vehicles" This technology could be utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the safety features of their vehicles, making them more attractive to consumers concerned about road safety.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this device improve overall safety on the roads? - This device enhances driver awareness of blind spots, reducing the risk of accidents. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond automotive use? - This technology could also be applied in other industries where object detection and visibility are critical, such as in industrial settings or surveillance systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
An external environment recognition device estimates a blind spot region around a host vehicle based on information detected by a sensor that detects a target around the host vehicle. The external environment recognition device includes a visibility index determination unit that calculates a visibility index of the target based on a coordinate point and a reflection intensity of the target detected by the sensor, and assigns the visibility index to a region from the host vehicle to the coordinate point of the target, a visibility map storage unit that stores the visibility index as a visibility map in association with the region, and a blind spot region estimation unit that estimates the blind spot region based on the visibility map.
