Honda motor co., ltd. (20240317296). VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM
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VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240317296 titled 'VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM
The abstract describes a vehicle steering system that includes a steering operation member with a capacitive sensor, a controller to determine if a driver is gripping the steering operation member based on capacitance levels, and a notification device to alert the driver if they are not gripping the steering operation member.
- Steering system with capacitive sensor in steering operation member
- Controller determines driver grip based on capacitance levels
- Notification device alerts driver if not gripping steering operation member
- Notification given if capacitance decreases after exceeding a threshold
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for safer driving experiences - Integration into autonomous vehicles for enhanced safety measures
Problems Solved: - Ensures driver engagement with steering wheel for better control - Alerts driver if they are not actively steering the vehicle
Benefits: - Improved safety on the road - Prevents accidents due to lack of driver attention
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Vehicle Steering System for Improved Safety This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry to enhance driver safety and prevent accidents by ensuring driver engagement with the steering wheel.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the capacitive sensor in the steering operation member work to determine driver grip? - The capacitive sensor measures changes in capacitance to determine if the driver is gripping the steering operation member. 2. What are the potential implications of integrating this technology into autonomous vehicles? - This technology could significantly enhance the safety measures of autonomous vehicles by ensuring driver engagement and alerting them if necessary.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle steering system includes a steering operation member configured to receive a steering operation, a capacitive sensor provided in the steering operation member, a controller configured to determine that a driver is gripping the steering operation member in a case where capacitance of the capacitive sensor is equal to or more than a first threshold and determine that the driver is not gripping the steering operation member in a case where the capacitance of the capacitive sensor is less than the first threshold, and a notification device configured to give a notification in a case where the controller determines that the driver is not gripping the steering operation member. the notification device is configured to give the notification in a case where the capacitance of the capacitive sensor decreases after increasing to exceed the first threshold and then remains at the first threshold or more.
