DENSO TEN Limited (20240331466). CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract
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CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shunsuke Kobayashi of Kobe (JP)
Takeshi Matsumoto of Kobe (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240331466 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a control device for a vehicle with autonomous driving capabilities that can switch to a backup power supply in case the main power fails. The device is designed to notify passengers inside the vehicle when the backup power supply is running low and to alert people outside the vehicle when the vehicle is about to stop due to power shortage.
- The controller is mounted on a vehicle with autonomous driving capabilities.
- It can switch to a backup power supply for fail-safe control if the main power fails.
- Notifies passengers inside the vehicle when the backup power supply is running low.
- Alerts people outside the vehicle when the vehicle is about to stop due to power shortage.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Fail-safe control system with backup power supply.
- Advanced notifications for passengers and people outside the vehicle.
- Integration with autonomous driving technology.
Potential Applications:
- Autonomous vehicles.
- Emergency vehicles.
- Electric vehicles.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures continuous operation of the vehicle in case of power failure.
- Provides advanced warning to passengers and pedestrians.
Benefits:
- Increased safety for passengers and pedestrians.
- Prevents sudden stops due to power shortage.
- Enhances reliability of autonomous vehicles.
Commercial Applications:
Title: Advanced Fail-Safe Control System for Autonomous Vehicles This technology can be used in autonomous vehicles, emergency vehicles, and electric vehicles to ensure continuous operation and enhance safety. The market implications include increased demand for autonomous vehicles with fail-safe systems.
Questions about Advanced Fail-Safe Control System for Autonomous Vehicles:
1. How does the control device switch to the backup power supply in case of a main power failure? The control device is configured to automatically switch to the backup power supply when the main power fails, ensuring continuous operation of the vehicle.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond autonomous vehicles? This technology can also be used in emergency vehicles and electric vehicles to enhance safety and reliability.
Original Abstract Submitted
a control device includes: a controller mounted on a vehicle having an autonomous driving function and configured to execute fail-safe control by a backup power supply when a main power supply fails. the controller is configured to: in the fail-safe control, when a remaining charge level of the backup power supply decreases to or below a first threshold set in advance, execute a first notification to notify in advance an inside of the vehicle that the vehicle is likely to stop due to a shortage of the remaining charge level of the backup power supply; and when the remaining charge level of the backup power supply decreases to or below a second threshold that is smaller than the first threshold, execute a second notification to notify an outside of the vehicle that the vehicle stops.
