DENSO CORPORATION (20240279933). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE FOR DRIVER AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD FOR DRIVER simplified abstract
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE FOR DRIVER AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD FOR DRIVER
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Inventor(s)
Takuya Kume of Kariya-city (JP)
Kazuki Izumi of Kariya-city (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE FOR DRIVER AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD FOR DRIVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240279933 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE FOR DRIVER AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD FOR DRIVER
The abstract describes a vehicle control device that can detect the autonomous driving level, driver's consciousness state, and destination type to adjust the reclined state of the driver's seat back and notify the driver accordingly.
- The device can determine when to terminate the reclined state of the driver's seat back if the autonomous driving level needs to be lowered below a certain level.
- It can change the angle control of the driver's seat back based on the destination type, such as a boarding and alighting area or a parking lot.
- The device can output a notification to the driver to notify them of the termination of the reclined state.
- By considering the driver's consciousness state and destination type, the device can optimize the driving experience for the driver.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Driver assistance systems - Automotive safety technology
Problems Solved: - Ensuring driver awareness and readiness during autonomous driving - Enhancing driver comfort and safety in different driving scenarios
Benefits: - Improved driver comfort and safety - Enhanced driving experience in autonomous vehicles - Increased awareness and alertness of the driver
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Driver Assistance System for Autonomous Vehicles This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles to provide a more comfortable and safe driving experience for passengers. It can also be integrated into driver assistance systems to enhance overall vehicle safety and performance.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on driver monitoring systems, autonomous vehicle control devices, and automotive safety technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be conducting studies on the impact of reclined seating on driver alertness and the effectiveness of notifications in improving driver awareness during autonomous driving.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the device determine the optimal angle control of the driver's seat back based on the destination type? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the future development of autonomous vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle control device for driver is configured to: acquire currently executing autonomous driving level and scheduled autonomous driving level; acquire a consciousness state of driver; in response to the autonomous driving level is required to be switched to a level lower than a nap enabled autonomous driving level in reclined state of driver seat back, terminate the reclined state and output a notification notifying termination of the reclined state. the vehicle control device further acquires a destination type, determines an execution order of an angle control of the driver seat back and an output control of the notification according to the consciousness state of driver, and changes details of the angle control of the driver seat back when the destination is set to a boarding and alighting area from when the destination is set to a parking lot.
