Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240116498). VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Tomoki Somiya of Okazaki-shi (JP)
Yusuke Fukui of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240116498 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle control apparatus described in the patent application executes an acceleration suppression control to limit the acceleration of the vehicle when certain conditions are met. Specifically, when the amount of accelerator pedal operation equals or exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the apparatus suppresses the acceleration of the vehicle. Additionally, the predetermined threshold value is adjusted to a smaller value when there is a possibility of an object entering the area in front of the vehicle.
- The vehicle control apparatus implements an acceleration suppression control to restrict the acceleration of the vehicle under specific conditions.
- The predetermined threshold value for accelerator pedal operation is reduced when there is a potential for an object to enter the area in front of the vehicle.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and collision avoidance systems.
Problems Solved
1. Preventing sudden acceleration in certain driving conditions. 2. Enhancing safety by reducing the risk of collisions with objects entering the vehicle's path.
Benefits
1. Improved safety for both the occupants of the vehicle and pedestrians. 2. Enhanced control over the vehicle's acceleration in critical situations.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized for autonomous vehicles: Enhancing safety features in self-driving cars.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be a similar system used in cruise control mechanisms that adjust speed based on the distance from the vehicle in front.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus differentiate between objects with the potential to enter the vehicle's path and those that do not?
The apparatus likely uses sensors and object recognition technology to determine the likelihood of an object entering the vehicle's path.
What impact does the adjustment of the predetermined threshold value have on the overall performance of the vehicle?
The adjustment of the threshold value may affect the vehicle's responsiveness and efficiency in different driving scenarios.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle control apparatus executes an acceleration suppression control to suppress an acceleration of an own vehicle when an operating condition including a condition that an accelerator pedal operation amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value is satisfied. the vehicle control apparatus sets the predetermined threshold value to a smaller value when an object entry condition that an object has a possibility to enter an area in front of the own vehicle, is satisfied than when the object entry condition is not satisfied.
