Method and device for guiding a vehicle, as well as a corresponding computer program and a corresponding computer-readable storage medium

US7471212B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Wolfgang Krautter · Leonberg, DE
• Dietrich Manstetten · Ehningen, DE
• Bilge Manga · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 17, 2006
• Grant date: Dec 30, 2008
• Expiry date: Apr 27, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G08G1/096791
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method and a system for guiding a vehicle are provided, which utilize information regarding the vehicle's position. The position of the vehicle is ascertained exactly to the correct lane, and for at least a part of the traffic lanes of specifiable traffic routes in the surroundings of the vehicle, the traffic situation is ascertained. An estimation of traffic lanes is undertaken in the light of specifiable criteria by the evaluation of the vehicle's position and the traffic situation, thereby enabling the driver to select the most favorable lane in terms of desired criteria, e.g., minimizing lane changes, minimizing travel time, etc.