Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240157966). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - 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 DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Norikazu Kawasaki of Nishinomiya-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240157966 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle control device that uses sensor data from both the vehicle itself and roadside sensors to make decisions about controlling the vehicle.
- Sensor unit detects a target
- First acquisition unit gathers information from roadside sensor
- Second acquisition unit collects position information of the vehicle
- Control unit decides whether to use sensor data or roadside sensor data based on positions of target, vehicle, and roadside sensor
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, traffic management systems, and collision avoidance systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps improve the accuracy and reliability of vehicle control systems by combining data from multiple sources to make decisions.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety on the road - Improved efficiency in vehicle control - Better decision-making capabilities for autonomous vehicles
Potential Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for autonomous vehicles - Transportation companies for fleet management - Smart city initiatives for traffic management
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of multiple sensors in vehicle control systems to improve decision-making processes.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device prioritize between sensor data and roadside sensor data?
The device determines which data to use based on the positions of the target, vehicle, and roadside sensor. It is not clear how this prioritization is done in different scenarios.
What are the limitations of this technology in adverse weather conditions?
The patent application does not address how the device performs in adverse weather conditions where sensor data may be less reliable. This could be a potential area for further research and development.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle control device that is mounted on a vehicle and controls the vehicle includes a sensor unit that detects a target, a first acquisition unit that acquires information from a roadside sensor that detects the target, a second acquisition unit that acquires position information of the vehicle, and a control unit that determines whether to use one or both of the first target information obtained by the sensor unit and the second target information obtained by the roadside sensor based on the first position of the target, the second position of the vehicle, and the third position of the roadside sensor, and controls the vehicle based on the determination content.
