18611174. CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD FOR, AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)
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CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD FOR, AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Tatsunori Katoh of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Takaaki Inokuchi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Hiroyasu Hadano of Toyota-shi (JP)
Asuka Marumo of Kariya-city (JP)
CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD FOR, AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18611174 titled 'CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD FOR, AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The control apparatus for a vehicle described in this patent application enables pre-air conditioning of the vehicle interior by starting the engine remotely. It includes a feature that cancels the drive-disabling mode if a specific operation is detected while the remote controller is inside the vehicle.
- The control apparatus allows for pre-air conditioning of the vehicle interior by starting the engine remotely.
- It sets the vehicle's control mode to a drive-disabling mode when pre-air conditioning is initiated.
- If a specific mode-cancelling operation is detected with the remote controller inside the vehicle, the drive-disabling mode is canceled while the engine continues to run.
Potential Applications: 1. Automotive industry for vehicles with remote start capabilities. 2. Vehicle manufacturers looking to enhance user comfort and convenience features.
Problems Solved: 1. Ensures comfortable interior temperatures before entering the vehicle. 2. Prevents accidental drive-disabling mode activation with the remote controller inside the vehicle.
Benefits: 1. Improved user comfort with pre-conditioned vehicle interiors. 2. Enhanced convenience through remote engine start functionality.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by automotive companies to offer advanced comfort and convenience features in their vehicles, appealing to consumers looking for modern amenities in their cars.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications on remote start systems for vehicles and control apparatus for vehicle air conditioning systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in remote start systems for vehicles and innovations in vehicle comfort technologies to enhance the functionality of the control apparatus described in this patent application.
Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus: 1. How does the control apparatus ensure the safety of the vehicle when the drive-disabling mode is canceled? 2. What are the potential security implications of having a remote controller inside the vehicle while the engine is running?
Original Abstract Submitted
A control apparatus for a vehicle disclosed herein is applied to a vehicle configured to perform pre-air conditioning of the interior of the vehicle by starting an internal combustion engine according to a remote control signal sent from a remote controller. When starting pre-air conditioning according to the remote control signal, the control apparatus sets the control mode of the vehicle to a drive-disabling mode, which is a control mode that disables an operation for driving the vehicle. If a specific mode-cancelling operation is detected in a situation in which the remote controller is present in the interior of the vehicle while the control mode of the vehicle is being set to the drive-disabling mode, the control apparatus cancels the drive-disabling mode while leaving the internal combustion engine operating.
