Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240181957). ROAD SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ROAD SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ROAD SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - 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
ROAD SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Fumihiko Mouri of Owariasahi-shi (JP)
Ken Watanabe of Toyota-shi (JP)
ROAD SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181957 titled 'ROAD SURFACE ILLUMINATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The road surface illuminating device described in the patent application includes an illuminating unit mounted on a vehicle that projects patterned light onto the road surface, an environmental sensor that detects obstacles around the vehicle, and an illumination controller that manages the illuminating unit. The controller ensures that the patterned light is emitted in areas where the vehicle can pass without interference from obstacles detected by the environmental sensor.
- Illuminating unit mounted on a vehicle
- Projects patterned light onto the road surface
- Environmental sensor detects obstacles around the vehicle
- Illumination controller manages the illuminating unit
- Ensures patterned light is emitted in obstacle-free areas
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in autonomous vehicles, smart city infrastructure, and road safety systems.
Problems Solved
The device helps improve visibility and safety on the road by illuminating areas free of obstacles for vehicles to pass through.
Benefits
Enhanced road safety, improved navigation for vehicles, reduced accidents, and increased efficiency in traffic flow.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include automotive industry, smart city development, and road infrastructure companies.
Possible Prior Art
Similar technologies may exist in the field of autonomous vehicles and road safety systems, but specific prior art would need to be researched to determine any overlap.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between different types of obstacles?
The patent application does not specify how the environmental sensor distinguishes between various obstacles on the road.
What is the range of the environmental sensor?
The patent application does not mention the specific range or capabilities of the environmental sensor in detecting obstacles around the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
a road surface illuminating device includes an illuminating unit mounted on a vehicle and illuminating a road surface with patterned light, an environmental sensor that detects an obstacle around the vehicle, and an illumination controller that controls the illuminating unit. the illumination controller allows emission of the patterned light that indicates an area where the vehicle passes without interference with the obstacle based on a detection result from the environmental sensor.
