TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (20240286648). VEHICLE simplified abstract

VEHICLE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Sho Hashimoto of Susono-shi (JP)

Satoshi Nakamura of Sunto-gun (JP)

Tomoki Somiya of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Kazumasa Harada of Nagakute-shi (JP)

Hiroki Yabushita of Toyota-shi (JP)

Sei Miyazaki of Susono-shi (JP)

Yuki Nishikawa of Numazu-shi (JP)

Noriaki Hasegawa of Izunokuni-shi (JP)

VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240286648 titled 'VEHICLE

The abstract of the patent application describes a vehicle equipped with an interface unit that can communicate with an autonomous driving kit attachable to the vehicle. The autonomous driving kit provides control instructions for autonomous driving to different parts of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle includes an active safety device that acquires information about traffic participants and occupants, and evaluates the driving performance of the autonomous driving kit based on this information.

• Interface unit communicates with autonomous driving kit
• Autonomous driving kit provides control instructions for autonomous driving
• Active safety device acquires information about traffic participants and occupants
• Active safety device evaluates driving performance of autonomous driving kit based on acquired information
• Vehicle is equipped with both autonomous driving capabilities and active safety features

Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Enhanced safety features in vehicles - Advanced driver assistance systems

Problems Solved: - Improving autonomous driving performance - Enhancing safety measures in vehicles - Providing real-time information about traffic participants

Benefits: - Increased safety on the roads - Improved efficiency in autonomous driving - Enhanced driving experience for occupants

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Autonomous Driving and Safety System for Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers to develop advanced autonomous driving systems with integrated safety features, catering to the growing demand for autonomous vehicles in the market.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the active safety device acquire information about traffic participants and occupants?

  - The active safety device uses sensors and cameras to gather information about the surroundings of the vehicle.

2. What are the key benefits of integrating an interface unit with an autonomous driving kit in a vehicle?

  - The integration allows for seamless communication and control of autonomous driving functions within the vehicle.

Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle includes an interface unit that is configured to be able to communicate with an autonomous driving kit configured to be attachable to and detachable from the vehicle and that gives a control instruction related to autonomous driving control to each part of the vehicle based on an instruction from the autonomous driving kit, and an active safety device that implements an active safety function of the vehicle. the active safety device includes an acquisition unit that acquires at least one piece of participant information that is information related to a traffic participant present around the vehicle, and occupant information that is information related to an occupant riding in the vehicle; and a performance evaluation unit that evaluates driving performance of the autonomous driving kit based on at least one piece of the participant information and the occupant information.