Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240187556). VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING APPARATUS, VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING PROGRAM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING APPARATUS, VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING APPARATUS, VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING PROGRAM - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING APPARATUS, VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING PROGRAM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yuki Yamamoto of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING APPARATUS, VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240187556 titled 'VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING APPARATUS, VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING VEHICLE SURROUNDING MONITORING PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle surrounding monitoring apparatus described in the patent application is a system that acquires and displays a surrounding image corresponding to the view around the own vehicle when it approaches a traffic intersection and meets certain conditions. The system uses a field-of-view value to determine when to display the surrounding image.
- Image acquisition device acquires surrounding image of the view around the own vehicle
- Displaying device displays the surrounding image when the own vehicle approaches a traffic intersection and a displaying condition is satisfied
- Displaying condition is met when the field-of-view value is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value, representing the field of view from the own vehicle to the traffic intersection
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Advanced driver assistance systems
- Autonomous vehicles
- Traffic management systems
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Enhancing driver awareness at intersections
- Improving safety by providing a clear view of the surroundings
- Assisting in decision-making at complex traffic intersections
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased safety for drivers and pedestrians
- Improved efficiency in traffic flow
- Enhanced overall driving experience
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be commercially used in:
- Automotive industry for vehicle safety features
- Traffic management companies for intersection monitoring
- Technology companies developing advanced driver assistance systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing systems that provide surround-view monitoring for vehicles at intersections. These systems may use similar concepts of acquiring and displaying surrounding images based on specific conditions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system determine the field-of-view value in real-time?
The patent application does not provide details on the specific method or technology used to calculate the field-of-view value for displaying the surrounding image at traffic intersections.
What are the potential limitations or challenges of implementing this technology in different driving environments?
The patent application does not address the potential obstacles or difficulties that may arise when deploying this system in various driving conditions or geographic locations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle surrounding monitoring apparatus comprises an image acquisition device which acquires a surrounding image corresponding to an image of a view around an own vehicle, and a displaying device which displays the surrounding image. the vehicle surrounding monitoring apparatus displays the surrounding image by the displaying device when the own vehicle has approached a traffic intersection, and a displaying condition becomes satisfied. the displaying condition corresponds to a condition that a field-of-view value is equal to or smaller than a predetermined field-of-view value. the field-of-view value corresponds to a value which represents a field of view from the own vehicle to the traffic intersection.
