Nec corporation (20240101105). DRIVE SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVE SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract
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DRIVE SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVE SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
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Longshuang Huang of Tokyo (JP)
DRIVE SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVE SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240101105 titled 'DRIVE SUPPORT APPARATUS, DRIVE SUPPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The drive support apparatus described in the patent application is capable of performing vehicle control at an appropriate timing based on the attribute of a person detected in the surroundings of a vehicle. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:
- Detection unit to identify a person in the surroundings of a vehicle.
- Calculation unit to determine the positional relation between the vehicle and the person.
- Estimation unit to estimate the attribute of the person related to the likelihood of an accident.
- Determination unit to decide the timing of vehicle control based on the positional relation and the estimated attribute.
- Potential Applications
This technology could be used in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and smart transportation systems.
- Problems Solved
This technology helps in improving road safety by adjusting vehicle control based on the attributes of individuals in the vicinity, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Benefits
- Enhanced safety for both pedestrians and vehicle occupants - Improved decision-making for vehicle control in real-time scenarios
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for integrating advanced safety features - Transportation companies for fleet management systems
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of image recognition technology in autonomous vehicles to detect pedestrians and adjust vehicle behavior accordingly.
- Unanswered Questions
- How does the apparatus differentiate between various attributes of a person that could affect the likelihood of an accident?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the apparatus distinguishes between different attributes of a person to determine the likelihood of an accident.
- What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the attribute estimation process?
The patent application does not elaborate on the validation methods or accuracy checks implemented to ensure the reliability of the attribute estimation process.
Original Abstract Submitted
a drive support apparatus capable of performing vehicle control at an appropriate timing in accordance with an attribute of a person existing in surroundings of a vehicle is provided. a drive support apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a detection unit configured to detect a person in an image of surroundings of a vehicle; a calculation unit configured to calculate a positional relation between the vehicle and the person based on the image; an estimation unit configured to estimate an attribute of the person based on the image, the attribute being related to likelihood of an accident; and a determination unit configured to determine a timing of a vehicle control based on the positional relation and the attribute.
