Honda motor co., ltd. (20240326797). TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract
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TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS
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Tomoyuki Yokoyama of Tokyo (JP)
TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326797 titled 'TRAVEL CONTROL APPARATUS
The patent application describes a travel control apparatus that can detect the surrounding environment of a vehicle and adjust its traveling trajectory based on the behavior of a preceding vehicle.
- Detection unit to monitor the exterior environment around the subject vehicle
- Microprocessor to analyze the behavior of the preceding vehicle on the same lane
- Kalman filter used to estimate the traveling trajectory of the preceding vehicle
- Control of the traveling actuator to make the subject vehicle follow the preceding vehicle
- Adjustment of the weight for the Kalman filter when the preceding vehicle starts decelerating
Potential Applications: - Autonomous driving systems - Adaptive cruise control systems - Traffic management systems
Problems Solved: - Improving safety by ensuring a safe following distance from the preceding vehicle - Enhancing efficiency by optimizing the vehicle's trajectory based on the behavior of other vehicles
Benefits: - Increased safety on the road - Enhanced driving comfort and convenience - Improved traffic flow and reduced congestion
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Travel Control System for Autonomous Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in the development of autonomous vehicles, adaptive cruise control systems, and traffic management solutions. It has the potential to revolutionize the way vehicles interact on the road, leading to safer and more efficient transportation systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the Kalman filter improve the accuracy of estimating the traveling trajectory of the preceding vehicle? 2. What are the key advantages of using a travel control apparatus in autonomous driving systems?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new algorithms and technologies to enhance the capabilities of travel control systems in autonomous vehicles. Stay updated on the latest advancements in this field to understand the evolving landscape of autonomous driving technologies.
Original Abstract Submitted
a travel control apparatus includes: a detection unit configured to detect an exterior environment situation around a subject vehicle; and a microprocessor configured to perform: recognizing, based on a detected value of the detection unit, a traveling state of a preceding vehicle on a current lane; determining, based on a recognized result, whether the preceding vehicle has started a deceleration; estimating a traveling trajectory of the preceding vehicle through a kalman filter to which a physical quantity representing the traveling state of the preceding vehicle is to be inputted as an input value; and controlling a traveling actuator based on an estimated result to make the subject vehicle follow the preceding vehicle. the estimating includes, when it is determined that the preceding vehicle has started the deceleration, varying a weight for the kalman filter.
