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Control device and control method

US12139162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2022
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2050/146
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control device includes a controller configured to perform a notification whether automatic driving of a vehicle is able to be started, in a different mode according to at least either of a first state where the automatic driving is able to be permitted, a second state where the automatic driving is unable to be permitted due to an equipment abnormality, or a third state where the automatic driving is unable to be permitted for a temporary reason without an equipment abnormality.

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