Denso corporation (20240294188). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Takuya Kume of Kariya-city (JP)
Kazuki Izumi of Kariya-city (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240294188 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
The abstract describes a patent application for a control unit that switches between different automatic driving states in a vehicle, depending on the road conditions. When the control unit detects that the driver is asleep in the higher automatic driving state, it adjusts the vehicle speed accordingly.
- The control unit switches between automatic driving states based on the road conditions.
- If the driver is detected as asleep in the higher automatic driving state, the control unit adjusts the vehicle speed.
- The adjustment can be higher, equal, or lower than the vehicle speed in the lower automatic driving state.
- This innovation aims to enhance safety and efficiency in automatic driving systems.
- The technology allows for seamless transitions between different driving modes based on real-time conditions.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Advanced driver assistance systems - Transportation and logistics industries
Problems Solved: - Ensuring driver and passenger safety in autonomous vehicles - Optimizing vehicle speed based on driver state - Enhancing the overall driving experience
Benefits: - Improved safety on the roads - Enhanced efficiency in automatic driving systems - Better adaptation to changing road conditions
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Automatic Driving Control System for Enhanced Safety" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, transportation companies, and technology firms developing autonomous driving solutions. It has the potential to revolutionize the way vehicles operate on the roads, leading to safer and more efficient transportation systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control unit determine if the driver is asleep in the higher automatic driving state? - The control unit uses detection results from a detection unit to assess the driver's state. 2. What are the key factors that influence the adjustment of vehicle speed in the automatic driving states? - The control unit considers the driver's state, road conditions, and surrounding environment to make speed adjustments.
Original Abstract Submitted
a control unit performs switching control, in automatic driving of a vehicle, between a first automatic driving state of an automatic driving level 2 or lower with manual driving or surrounding monitoring obligation, and a second automatic driving state of an automatic driving level 4 or higher with no surrounding monitoring obligation and allowing sleep, depending on a road on which the vehicle travels. when the control unit determines that a driver is in an asleep state based on a detection result of a detection unit in the second automatic driving state, the control unit performs acceleration control to adjust second vehicle speed in the second automatic driving state to be higher than first vehicle speed in the first automatic driving state, equal to the first vehicle speed, or lower than the first vehicle speed and higher than the second vehicle speed in a current state.
