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Driving assist system for vehicle

US7200481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateNov 19, 2003
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2554/804
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle driving assist system of the present invention detects a vehicle condition and a traveling environment of a subject vehicle; and calculates an extent of influence on the subject vehicle due to future changes in surrounding environment. The vehicle driving assist system then calculates the risk potential around the subject vehicle based on the extent of influence. Operation reaction force of an accelerator pedal is controlled according to the risk potential thus calculated.

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