Vehicle controlling apparatus and method
US6675096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/403
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An obstacle existing ahead of a vehicle is recognized to detect information on the obstacle. Information on travelling conditions of the vehicle is detected. The steering performance of the vehicle is changed for controlling behaviors of the vehicle. It is determined whether the vehicle can avoid collision with the obstacle only by a driver's braking operation based on at least the information on the obstacle and the vehicle. The vehicle enters into an evasive driving mode in accordance with a driver's steering operation when it is determined that the vehicle cannot avoid collision with the obstacle only by the driver's braking operation. The steering performance of the vehicle is changed for controlling behaviors of the vehicle. It is determined whether the vehicle has been maneuvered for avoiding collision with the obstacle. The vehicle is released from the evasive driving mode when it is determined that the vehicle has not been maneuvered for avoiding collision with the obstacle even though the vehicle has reached the obstacle in the evasive driving mode.
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