Nec corporation (20240101135). VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract
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VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
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Yusuke Koitabashi of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240101135 titled 'VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle-mounted apparatus described in the abstract includes several key components:
- Surrounding object information acquisition unit: Acquires information about objects detected in the surroundings of the vehicle.
- Line-of-sight information acquisition unit: Obtains information about the driver's line of sight.
- Operation information acquisition unit: Gathers data on the driver's actions on the vehicle.
- Operation intention information generation unit: Generates information linking the driver's actions with the surrounding objects based on the acquired data.
- Transmission and reception unit: Sends the operation intention information to surrounding vehicles.
- Potential Applications:**
- Advanced driver assistance systems - Collision avoidance systems - Autonomous vehicles
- Problems Solved:**
- Enhancing driver awareness of surrounding objects - Improving safety on the road - Facilitating communication between vehicles
- Benefits:**
- Increased safety for drivers and pedestrians - Enhanced driving experience - Potential for reduced accidents and traffic congestion
- Potential Commercial Applications:**
- Automotive industry - Transportation and logistics companies - Insurance companies
- Possible Prior Art:**
One possible prior art could be the use of sensors and cameras in vehicles to detect surrounding objects and assist drivers in making informed decisions on the road.
- Unanswered Questions:**
1. How does the apparatus differentiate between different types of surrounding objects? - The abstract does not specify how the apparatus distinguishes between various objects in the surroundings and how it prioritizes them based on the driver's actions.
2. What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the operation intention information generated by the unit? - The abstract does not mention any quality control processes or validation methods for the operation intention information, raising concerns about its effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle-mounted apparatus () according to the present invention includes: a surrounding object information acquisition unit () that acquires surrounding object information relating to a surrounding object being an object detected in surroundings of a vehicle; a line-of-sight information acquisition unit () that acquires line-of-sight information of a driver of the vehicle; an operation information acquisition unit () that acquires operation information indicating an operation performed by the driver on the vehicle; an operation intention information generation unit () that generates operation intention information associating an operation indicated by the operation information with the surrounding object causing the operation indicated by the operation information, based on the surrounding object information, the line-of-sight information, and the operation information; and a transmission and reception unit () that transmits the operation intention information to a surrounding vehicle.
