Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (20240326774). VEHICLE simplified abstract

VEHICLE

Organization Name

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor(s)

Ikuma Suzuki of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Haruki Oguri of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326774 titled 'VEHICLE

The abstract describes a vehicle equipped with a platform that can receive instructions from an autonomous driving kit. This platform includes a steering wheel for the driver, a steering motor to adjust the front wheel angle, and a control device for the steering motor. During autonomous driving, the platform can receive front wheel steering angle instructions from the autonomous driving kit. The control device can classify driver interventions into different categories and adjust the steering motor torque based on the driver's steering intentions when the driver operates the steering wheel during autonomous driving.

• The vehicle platform can receive instructions from an autonomous driving kit.
• It includes a steering wheel, a steering motor, and a control device for the steering motor.
• The platform can receive front wheel steering angle instructions during autonomous driving.
• The control device can classify driver interventions and adjust steering motor torque accordingly.
• This technology allows for seamless integration of autonomous driving and manual control.

Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Driver assistance systems - Automotive safety technology

Problems Solved: - Seamless transition between autonomous and manual driving modes - Enhanced safety and control for drivers

Benefits: - Improved driving experience - Increased safety on the road - Efficient integration of autonomous driving technology

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Autonomous Driving Integration in Vehicles" This technology can be utilized in: - Automotive industry for developing advanced driver assistance systems - Autonomous vehicle manufacturers - Fleet management companies

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control device classify driver interventions during autonomous driving? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the automotive industry?

Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle includes a vehicle platform configured to receive an instruction from an autonomous driving kit. the vehicle platform includes a steering wheel to be operated by a driver of the vehicle, a steering motor configured to generate torque for varying an angle of a front wheel of the vehicle, and a first control device configured to control the steering motor. the vehicle platform is configured to receive a front wheel steering angle instruction value requested by the autonomous driving kit during autonomous driving of the vehicle. the first control device is configured to classify driver intervention to the steering wheel into one of a plurality of categories, and control torque of the steering motor in consideration of the steering intention of the driver when a driver operation on the steering wheel is caused, during autonomous driving of the vehicle.