Vehicular run controlling apparatus and method for automotive vehicle
    74.
    发明授权
    Vehicular run controlling apparatus and method for automotive vehicle 有权
    汽车行驶控制装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06332108B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-18

    申请号:US09605535

    申请日:2000-06-29

    Inventor: Kiyomi Hirasago

    Abstract: In a vehicular run controlling apparatus and method, a vehicular run controller is provided to perform a vehicular run control on the basis of a vehicular velocity of the vehicle and a vehicular running environment surrounding the vehicle, the vehicular run controller having at least two control modes of a control wait mode and a vehicular run mode, falling in a state of the vehicular run control when a start of the vehicular run control by means of the vehicular run controller is set through a vehicular run control setter, falling in a halt state of the vehicular run control when a release of the vehicular run control is set through the vehicular run control setter, carrying out a mode transition from one control mode to the other control mode when the mode transition from the one control mode to the other control mode is instructed through a mode transition instructor according to a vehicular driver's will and when a predetermined condition is established during the vehicular run control irrespective of the vehicular driver's will, and informing the vehicular driver through an informing device such as an alarm unit of an occurrence of the mode transition from the one control mode to the other control mode when the mode transition from the one control mode to the other control mode occurs.

    Abstract translation: 在车辆行驶控制装置和方法中,提供车辆行驶控制器,其基于车辆的车速和车辆周围的车辆行驶环境进行车辆行驶控制,车辆行驶控制器具有至少两个控制模式 控制等待模式和车辆行驶模式,当通过车辆行驶控制器进行车辆行驶控制的开始时,落在车辆行驶控制状态下,通过车辆行驶控制设定器设定为停止状态 当通过车辆运行控制设置器设置车辆行驶控制的释放时的车辆行驶控制,当从一个控制模式转换到另一个控制模式时,执行从一个控制模式转换到另一个控制模式的模式转换 根据车辆驾驶员的意愿通过模式转换指导员指示,以及当在车辆行驶期间建立预定条件时 无论车辆驾驶员意愿如何,并且当从一个控制模式转换到另一个控制模式时,通过诸如报警单元的报警单元通知车辆驾驶员从一个控制模式转换到另一个控制模式的模式转变 发生其他控制模式。

    Apparatus for calculating deflection of central axis of an obstacle detecting apparatus mounted on a vehicle and apparatus for correcting the deflection of central axis, and system for controlling distance to a preceding vehicle traveling ahead
    75.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for calculating deflection of central axis of an obstacle detecting apparatus mounted on a vehicle and apparatus for correcting the deflection of central axis, and system for controlling distance to a preceding vehicle traveling ahead 失效
    用于计算安装在车辆上的障碍物检测装置的中心轴的偏转的装置和用于校正中心轴的偏转的装置,以及用于控制前进车前进的前进车辆的距离的系统

    公开(公告)号:US06246949B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-12

    申请号:US08780092

    申请日:1996-12-27

    Abstract: The present invention aims to facilitate easy correction of the center axis of an obstacle detecting apparatus for a vehicle by calculating deflection of the center axis with respect to the vehicle. Each of most obstacles recognized as moving objects is a preceding vehicle 93, and when the subject vehicle 91 is moving straight, the preceding vehicle 93 is detected in a position straight ahead of the subject vehicle 91. If the optical axis 95 of the transmitting/receiving section 31 is oriented straight ahead of the subject vehicle 91, the preceding vehicle 93 will be detected on the optical axis 95. On the other hand, when the optical axis 95 deviates from the center axis of the vehicle, the preceding vehicle 93 is detected in a position deviated from the optical axis 95 by an angle &thgr; m. In this case, the value &thgr; of deflection of optical axis 95 is equal to −&thgr; m. In addition, by determining whether or not the relative velocity vector component of an obstacle is within a given range, the accuracy of calculation can be bettered with data of vehicles moving in an adjacent lane and data of vehicles moving along a curve being removed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是通过计算中心轴相对于车辆的偏转,便于对车辆的障碍物检测装置的中心轴的校正。 识别为移动物体的大多数障碍物中的每一个是前方车辆93,并且当本车辆91正在移动时,在本车辆91的前方的位置检测前方车辆93.如果发送/ 接收部31朝向目标车辆91的直线前方,在光轴95上检测前方车辆93.另一方面,当光轴95偏离车辆的中心轴线时,前方车辆93为 在偏离光轴95的位置处检测到角度θm。 在这种情况下,光轴95的偏转值θ等于-θm。 此外,通过确定障碍物的相对速度矢量分量是否在给定范围内,可以通过在相邻车道中移动的车辆的数据和沿着被移除的曲线移动的车辆的数据来提高计算精度。

    Dynamic monitoring of vehicle separation
    76.
    发明授权
    Dynamic monitoring of vehicle separation 失效
    车辆分离动态监控

    公开(公告)号:US6067031A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-23

    申请号:US993693

    申请日:1997-12-18

    Abstract: A system for monitoring operation and location of a moving first vehicle relative to a second vehicle. A minimum separation distance between the first and second vehicles is estimated, based on the first vehicle velocity, and optionally on the second vehicle velocity, using location determination (LD) signals received from satellite-based transmitters from GPS, GLONASS and LEO satellites, or from ground-based signal sources such as LORAN signal towers, and using ranging signals from SONAR, RADAR or a similar system. The minimum separation distance is compared with the actual separation distance at selected times, and a vehicle driver is advised if the actual separation distance is too small, if the separation distance is decreasing too quickly, or if the second vehicle velocity is decreasing too quickly. The second vehicle may travel in the same traffic lane, in an adjacent lane, or on a road that intersects the road used by the first vehicle. Where the first and second vehicles travel on separate roads that will intersect, the system estimates whether the second vehicle will stop, or will be able to stop, at the intersection. The second vehicle may be a railroad car, such as a locomotive, or a road vehicle, such as an automobile, bus or truck. A maximum vehicle clear-view velocity, consistent with vehicle stopping within a selected distance, is estimated. Road conditions are estimated and compensated for in estimating the minimum separation distance and/or the maximum vehicle clear-view velocity.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于监测运动的第一车辆相对于第二车辆的操作和位置的系统。 使用从GPS,GLONASS和LEO卫星的基于卫星的发射器接收的位置确定(LD)信号,基于第一车辆速度,并且可选地基于第二车辆速度来估计第一和第二车辆之间的最小间隔距离, 来自诸如LORAN信号塔的地面信号源,以及使用来自SONAR,RADAR或类似系统的测距信号。 将最小间隔距离与选定时间的实际间隔距离进行比较,如果实际分隔距离太小,则间隔距离过小,或第二车速下降过快时,建议车辆驾驶员。 第二辆车可以在相同的行车道,相邻的车道,或与第一车辆使用的道路相交的道路上行驶。 在第一和第二车辆在相交的不同道路上行驶的情况下,系统估计第二辆车是否将在交叉路口停下或将能够停下来。 第二车辆可以是铁路车辆,例如机车,或诸如汽车,公共汽车或卡车的公路车辆。 估计与选定距离内的车辆停止一致的最大车辆清视速度。 在估计最小间隔距离和/或最大车辆清除速度时估计和补偿道路条件。

    Method and arrangement for controlling vehicular subsystems based on interpreted driver activity
    77.
    发明授权
    Method and arrangement for controlling vehicular subsystems based on interpreted driver activity 失效
    基于解释的驾驶员活动来控制车辆子系统的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07639148B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-29

    申请号:US10862786

    申请日:2004-06-07

    Applicant: Trent Victor

    Inventor: Trent Victor

    Abstract: Method and arrangement for controlling a subsystem of a vehicle dependent upon a sensed level of driver inattentiveness to vehicle driving tasks. A variable characteristic is measured, on a substantially real-time basis, which correlates to the driver's inattentiveness. The level of inattentiveness is assessed based at least in part on the measurement. The performance of a subsystem of the vehicle, such as cruise control or lane keeping support, is tailored, based thereupon, to assure that behavior of the vehicle appropriately matches the driver's present level of inattentiveness. The subsystem's operation is controlled in an effort to avoid or prevent the establishment of driving conditions that become inherently more dangerous as the driver's level of inattentiveness increases.

    Abstract translation: 取决于驾驶员对车辆驾驶任务不感兴趣的感觉水平来控制车辆的子系统的方法和装置。 基本上实时地测量与驾驶员的疏忽相关的可变特性。 至少部分地基于测量来评估疏忽程度。 车辆子系统的性能,例如巡航控制或车道保持支持,是基于此进行定制的,以确保车辆的行为与驾驶员目前的疏忽程度相当。 控制子系统的操作是为了避免或阻止建立由于驾驶员的疏忽程度增加而变得更危险的行驶条件。

    Lane maintenance assistant for motor vehicles
    78.
    发明申请
    Lane maintenance assistant for motor vehicles 审中-公开
    汽车车道维修助理

    公开(公告)号:US20090222170A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-03

    申请号:US11919853

    申请日:2006-04-26

    Abstract: Lane maintenance assistant for motor vehicles, having a sensor device for recognizing the lanes on the roadway, a control device that exerts a force on the steering system of the vehicle via an actuating element in order to hold the vehicle in the lane, and a device for recognizing an intention to change lanes on the part of the driver, wherein the control device is fashioned so as to asymmetrically modify the force exerted on the steering system when a lane change intention is recognized, in order to make the lane change easier.

    Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的车道维修助理,具有用于识别道路上的车道的传感器装置,通过致动元件在车辆的转向系统上施加力以将车辆保持在车道中的控制装置,以及装置 用于识别驾驶员部分改变车道的意图,其中,当识别到车道改变意图时,控制装置被形成为不对称地改变施加在转向系统上的力,以使车道变换更容易。

    Single vision sensor object detection system
    79.
    发明授权
    Single vision sensor object detection system 有权
    单视觉传感器物体检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US07389171B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-17

    申请号:US10707569

    申请日:2003-12-22

    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Rupp

    Abstract: A sensing system (10) for a vehicle (12) includes a single vision sensor (14) that has a position on the vehicle (12). The single vision sensor (14) detects an object (40) and generates an object detection signal. A controller (16) is coupled to the vision sensor (14) and generates a safety system signal in response to the position of the vision sensor (14) and the object detection signal.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆(12)的感测系统(10)包括在车辆(12)上具有位置的单个视觉传感器(14)。 单个视觉传感器(14)检测物体(40)并产生物体检测信号。 控制器(16)耦合到视觉传感器(14)并且响应于视觉传感器(14)的位置和对象检测信号而产生安全系统信号。

    Preceding-vehicle following control system

    公开(公告)号:US20070198162A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-23

    申请号:US11785157

    申请日:2007-04-16

    Applicant: Kenta Kubota

    Inventor: Kenta Kubota

    Abstract: A preceding-vehicle following control system for a host vehicle is comprised of a road information device (2, 3) for obtaining road information of a road ahead of the host vehicle, a preceding-vehicle detector (1) for obtaining preceding-vehicle information of a preceding vehicle ahead of the host vehicle and a controller (10) connected to the road information device and the preceding vehicle recognizing device. The controller is arranged to determine a road width of the road from the road information, to vary a condition for determining a control characteristic of a control system of a following control for following the preceding vehicle, and to execute the following control on the basis of the condition for determining the control characteristic and the preceding-vehicle information.

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