Honda motor co., ltd. (20240317301). DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE simplified abstract
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DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
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DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240317301 titled 'DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a driving assistance device that can detect the grip position of a driver on the steering wheel and adjust the driving assistance control based on whether the driver is using their dominant hand to grip the wheel.
- The device includes a steering operation member for receiving steering input, a grip sensor to detect the driver's grip position, and a controller for executing driving assistance control.
- The controller stores grip tendency data related to the driver's grip position and determines if the driver is using their dominant hand based on this data and the sensor's detection result.
- The driving assistance control is customized depending on whether the driver is using their dominant hand or not.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Grip sensor to detect driver's grip position
- Controller stores grip tendency data
- Customized driving assistance control based on dominant hand grip detection
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in vehicles to enhance driving assistance systems, providing a more personalized and efficient driving experience.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for adaptive driving assistance systems that can adjust to the driver's preferences and habits.
Benefits:
- Improved driving assistance control
- Enhanced driver comfort and safety
- Personalized driving experience
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include automotive industry for integrating advanced driving assistance systems in vehicles to improve safety and comfort for drivers.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of driving assistance systems and grip detection technologies may provide insights into similar innovations.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in grip sensor technology and adaptive driving assistance systems for potential improvements in this technology.
Questions about Driving Assistance Device: 1. How does the grip sensor detect the driver's grip position? 2. What are the potential implications of customizing driving assistance control based on the driver's dominant hand grip?
Original Abstract Submitted
a driving assistance device includes a steering operation member configured to receive a steering operation, a grip sensor provided in the steering operation member and configured to detect a grip position of a driver, and a controller configured to execute driving assistance control of a vehicle. the controller is configured to store grip tendency data related to a tendency of the grip position of the driver in execution of the driving assistance control, determine whether the driver is gripping the steering operation member with a dominant hand based on the grip tendency data and a detection result of the grip sensor, and make contents of the driving assistance control different depending on whether determining that the driver is gripping the steering operation member with the dominant hand or determining that the driver is not gripping the steering operation member with the dominant hand.
