18597708. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
TOMOHITO Terazawa of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18597708 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle control device or method that recognizes the lighting state of a main light and travel permission direction of an arrow light of a traffic light to execute stop deceleration control and primary deceleration control for a vehicle.
- The vehicle control device/method recognizes the lighting state of a traffic light and arrow light direction.
- It executes stop deceleration control for stopping at a stop line.
- It also executes primary deceleration control at a slower rate than stop deceleration control.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Recognition of traffic light and arrow light status for control.
- Specific deceleration control for stopping at a stop line.
- Differentiated deceleration rate for primary deceleration control.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, traffic management systems, and smart city infrastructure.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient vehicle deceleration for stopping at traffic lights.
- Improved traffic flow and safety at intersections.
Benefits:
- Enhanced traffic control efficiency.
- Reduced risk of accidents at intersections.
- Smoother vehicle deceleration for better passenger comfort.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include integration into autonomous vehicle systems, traffic control software, and smart city infrastructure development.
Questions about Vehicle Control Technology: 1. How does the vehicle control device recognize the lighting state of a traffic light? 2. What are the advantages of executing primary deceleration control at a slower rate than stop deceleration control?
Original Abstract Submitted
By a vehicle control device or a vehicle control method for controlling a speed of a vehicle, a lighting state of a main light of a traffic light and a travel permission direction of an arrow light of the traffic light is recognized, and stop deceleration control that starts deceleration control executed for stop at a stop line and primary deceleration control that decelerates the vehicle at a deceleration rate slower than a deceleration rate by the stop deceleration control are executed.
