Honda motor co., ltd. (20240308502). VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Etsuhiro Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308502 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle control apparatus that uses external sensors to detect the vehicle's surroundings and a control unit to make decisions based on this information.
Key Features and Innovation
- Detection unit with external sensor to detect external situation of vehicle
- Control unit to control vehicle based on external situation detected
- First processor in detection unit counts elapsed time from predetermined time
- First memory stores external situation and elapsed time in association
- Second processor in control unit calculates control value for controlling vehicle based on external situation
- Second memory stores control value and elapsed time in association
- Second processor transmits elapsed time to detection unit at predetermined cycle
- First processor replaces elapsed time with transmitted time from control unit and continues counting
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and other smart transportation systems.
Problems Solved
The technology helps improve vehicle control and decision-making based on real-time external situations, enhancing safety and efficiency on the road.
Benefits
- Enhanced vehicle control and safety
- Improved efficiency in responding to external situations
- Potential for integration into autonomous driving systems
Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles
- Transportation companies for fleet management
- Technology companies for smart transportation solutions
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to vehicle control systems, external sensors, and autonomous driving technologies to understand the evolution of this field.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in external sensor technology, artificial intelligence in vehicle control, and safety regulations in the automotive industry.
Questions about Vehicle Control Apparatus
How does the detection unit interact with the control unit in the vehicle control apparatus?
The detection unit uses external sensors to gather information about the vehicle's surroundings, which is then processed by the control unit to make decisions about controlling the vehicle.
What are the potential implications of this technology on the future of transportation?
This technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation by improving safety, efficiency, and automation in vehicles, leading to a more connected and intelligent transportation system.
Original Abstract Submitted
vehicle control apparatus includes: detection unit including external sensor configured to detect external situation of vehicle; and control unit configured to control vehicle based on external situation detected by external sensor. detection unit includes first processor and first memory. first processor counts first time, first time being elapsed time from predetermined time. first memory stores external situation and first time in association with each other. control unit includes second processor and second memory. second processor: calculates control value for controlling traveling actuator of vehicle based on external situation; and counts second time, second time being elapsed time from predetermined time. second memory stores control value and second time in association with each other. second processor transmits second time to detection unit at predetermined transmission cycle counted as second time. first processor replaces first time with second time transmitted from control unit and continues counting.
