18566585. REARWARD WHITE LINE INFERENCE DEVICE, TARGET RECOGNITION DEVICE, AND METHOD simplified abstract (Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.)

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REARWARD WHITE LINE INFERENCE DEVICE, TARGET RECOGNITION DEVICE, AND METHOD

Organization Name

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hitoshi Hayakawa of Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki (JP)

Kento Kagimoto of Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki (JP)

REARWARD WHITE LINE INFERENCE DEVICE, TARGET RECOGNITION DEVICE, AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18566585 titled 'REARWARD WHITE LINE INFERENCE DEVICE, TARGET RECOGNITION DEVICE, AND METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device and method for accurately inferring a rearward white line for a host vehicle.

  • White line detection unit detects white lines ahead of the host vehicle.
  • Azimuth-relative-to-white-line generation unit calculates the host vehicle's azimuth relative to the white line at regular intervals.
  • Relative azimuth inference unit determines the relative azimuth based on the host vehicle's azimuth.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Detection of white lines ahead of the host vehicle.
  • Calculation of the host vehicle's azimuth relative to the white line.
  • Inference of relative azimuth based on the host vehicle's position.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in autonomous driving systems, parking assistance systems, and navigation systems.

Problems Solved

  • Provides accurate inference of rearward white lines.
  • Enhances safety by improving the host vehicle's awareness of its surroundings.

Benefits

  • Increased accuracy in inferring rearward white lines.
  • Improved safety for the host vehicle and its occupants.

Commercial Applications

Title: Advanced Rearward White Line Inference Technology This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for autonomous vehicles, parking assistance systems, and navigation applications. It can also be integrated into road safety systems to enhance driver awareness and improve overall road safety.

Prior Art

Readers interested in prior art related to this technology can explore patents in the field of autonomous driving, vehicle navigation, and road safety systems.

Frequently Updated Research

Researchers are continually exploring advancements in autonomous driving technology, which may include improvements in white line detection and inference systems.

Questions about Rearward White Line Inference Technology

What are the potential safety benefits of accurate rearward white line inference for vehicles?

Accurate rearward white line inference can enhance safety by providing drivers with clear guidance on lane positioning and proximity to obstacles.

How does this technology contribute to the development of autonomous driving systems?

This technology plays a crucial role in the accuracy and reliability of autonomous driving systems by improving the vehicle's awareness of its surroundings and enhancing navigation capabilities.


Original Abstract Submitted

An object is to provide a rearward white line inference device, a target recognition device, and a method capable of inferring a rearward white line with high accuracy. A rearward white line inference device includes: a white line detection unit that detects a white line ahead of a host vehicle; an azimuth-relative-to-white-line generation unit that obtains an azimuth of the host vehicle relative to the white line every predetermined time interval based on a detection result of the white line detection unit; and a relative azimuth inference unit that infers a relative azimuth from the azimuth of the host vehicle at a certain point based on the azimuth of the host vehicle obtained by the azimuth-relative-to-white-line generation unit.