TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (20240208535). VEHICLE simplified abstract

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VEHICLE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Shoji Sakamoto of Sunto-gun (JP)

Kazumi Tsuchiya of Gotemba-shi (JP)

Makoto Matsushita of Ichinomiya-shi (JP)

Takeshi Takemoto of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Shunsuke Sagara of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Hideaki Shiraishi of Tokyo (JP)

VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208535 titled 'VEHICLE

The vehicle described in the patent application includes a weather information acquisition unit that gathers weather data from a global precipitation satellite. This data is then used by an autonomous driving control unit to ensure that the vehicle travels at a speed equal to or greater than a predetermined precipitation amount obtained from the weather information.

  • Weather information acquisition unit gathers data from a global precipitation satellite.
  • Autonomous driving control unit adjusts vehicle speed based on predetermined precipitation amount.
  • Technology aims to enhance driving safety in adverse weather conditions.
  • Integration of real-time weather data into autonomous driving systems.
  • Potential to reduce accidents and improve overall driving experience in various weather conditions.

Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Transportation industry - Weather forecasting and monitoring systems

Problems Solved: - Improving driving safety in adverse weather conditions - Enhancing the efficiency of autonomous driving systems

Benefits: - Increased safety on the roads - Enhanced driving experience in various weather conditions - Potential reduction in accidents caused by adverse weather

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Driving Safety with Weather-Informed Autonomous Control" This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles, transportation systems, and weather monitoring services to improve safety and efficiency in various weather conditions. The market implications include increased demand for advanced autonomous driving systems and weather-integrated technologies.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of weather data improve autonomous driving systems? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the transportation industry?


Original Abstract Submitted

the vehicle includes a weather information acquisition unit that acquires weather information from a global precipitation satellite, and an autonomous driving control unit that causes the vehicle to travel at a point equal to or larger than a predetermined precipitation amount acquired from the weather information.