Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240253541). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hiroki Furuta of Sunto-gun (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253541 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
The abstract describes a vehicle control device that includes a vibration information detection device, a drowsiness detection device, and a controller for an active suspension system. The controller, which includes a processor, determines if a specific occupant is asleep or falling asleep based on drowsiness detection results and controls the active suspension system to maintain a minimum level of seat vibration if the occupant is determined to be asleep or falling asleep.
- Vibration information detection device detects seat vibration.
- Drowsiness detection device monitors the state of drowsiness of an occupant.
- Controller with a processor determines if a specific occupant is asleep or falling asleep.
- Active suspension system is controlled to maintain a minimum level of seat vibration if the occupant is asleep or falling asleep.
- Processor adjusts suspension settings based on drowsiness detection results to ensure occupant comfort and safety.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for improving passenger comfort and safety. - Transportation services for monitoring passenger well-being during travel. - Fleet management companies for enhancing driver and passenger experience.
Problems Solved: - Addressing drowsiness-related risks for non-driver occupants. - Enhancing comfort and safety in vehicles. - Improving overall passenger experience during travel.
Benefits: - Increased safety by preventing accidents caused by drowsiness. - Enhanced comfort for passengers during long journeys. - Improved overall ride quality in vehicles.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Vehicle Control System for Passenger Comfort and Safety" This technology can be utilized in luxury vehicles, public transportation, and commercial fleets to provide a superior passenger experience and ensure safety during travel.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the drowsiness detection device work in conjunction with the vibration information detection device? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the automotive industry in terms of passenger safety and comfort?
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle control device includes a vibration information detection device that detects information relating to vibration of a seat, a drowsiness detection device that detects a state related to drowsiness of an occupant in the seat, and a controller that controls an active suspension. the controller includes a processor. the processor determines, based on detection results from the drowsiness detection device, whether a specific occupant, who is an occupant that is not a driver during manual driving, is asleep or falling asleep. when determining that the specific occupant is asleep or falling asleep, and determining that the vibration of the seat is less than the predetermined value, the processor controls the active suspension such that the vibration of the seat is no less than the predetermined value.
