Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240227553). CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract

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CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Takeshi Hamaguchi of Seto-shi (JP)

Shintaro Saigo of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Tomoyuki Doi of Gotemba-shi (JP)

Kohei Tochigi of Sunto-gun (JP)

Minami Sato of Ebina-shi (JP)

CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240227553 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

The patent application describes a control device for a vehicle that allows the user to set multiple driver assistance functions on or off, including a specific group of functions with minimal intervention in driving operations.

  • The operation unit of the control device receives user input to activate or deactivate various driver assistance functions.
  • Some driver assistance functions are classified into a specific group with lower intervention levels compared to others.
  • The operation unit includes a main switch to collectively control the driver assistance functions in the specific group.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems. - Fleet management companies for monitoring and controlling driver assistance features.

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the control of driver assistance functions with varying intervention levels. - Enhancing user experience by simplifying the activation and deactivation process.

Benefits: - Improved safety on the road with customizable driver assistance settings. - Increased user convenience and ease of use for managing multiple functions.

Commercial Applications: "Enhanced Control Device for Vehicle Driver Assistance Functions: Optimizing Safety and User Experience"

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this control device improve the overall driving experience for users? 2. What are the potential implications of integrating this technology into autonomous vehicles?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in driver assistance systems and vehicle control technologies to enhance the functionality of the control device.


Original Abstract Submitted

a control device for a vehicle including an operation unit that receives an operation for setting on or off of a plurality of driver assistance functions, wherein at least two or more driver assistance functions among the plurality of driver assistance functions are driver assistance functions classified into a specific group in which the degree of intervention of control for the driving operation is smaller than other driver assistance functions, and the operation unit includes a main switch for collectively setting on or off of the driver assistance functions classified into the specific group.