公开(公告)号：US20050137774A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10707569

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: Jeffrey Rupp

Inventor： Jeffrey Rupp

IPC: B60K31/00

CPC classification number: B60K31/0008 ,  B60T2201/022 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/081 ,  B60T2201/085

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。

公开(公告)号：US06553130B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-22

申请号：US08671853

申请日：1996-06-28

Applicant: Jerome H. Lemelson ,  Robert Pedersen

Inventor： Jerome H. Lemelson ,  Robert Pedersen

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: G01S19/11 ,  B60T2201/022 ,  B60T2201/024 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/082 ,  B60T2201/083 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60T2201/087 ,  G01S5/009 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G01S2013/9321 ,  G01S2013/9325 ,  G01S2013/9342 ,  G01S2013/9346 ,  G01S2013/935 ,  G01S2013/9353 ,  G01S2013/9357 ,  G01S2013/936 ,  G01S2013/9367 ,  G07C5/0891 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: A system and method assists the driver of a motor vehicle in preventing accidents or minimizing the effects of same. In one form, a television camera is mounted on a vehicle and scans the roadway ahead of the vehicle as the vehicle travels. Continuously generated video picture signals output by the camera are electronically processed and analyzed by an image analyzing computer, which generates codes that serve to identify obstacles. A decision computer mounted in the controlled vehicle receives such code signals along with code signals generated by the speedometer or one or more sensors sensing steering mechanism operation and generates control signals. Such code signals may be displayed, and a synthetic speech or special sound generating and warning means used, to warn the driver of the vehicle of approaching and existing hazards. The system may also use the control signals, particularly through application of fuzzy logic, to control the operation of the brakes and steering mechanism of the vehicle to avoid or lessen the effects of a collision. In a particular form, the decision computer may select the evasive action taken from a number of choices, depending on whether and where the detection device senses other vehicles or obstacles.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法帮助机动车辆的驾驶员防止事故或最小化其效果。 在一种形式中，电视摄像机安装在车辆上，并在车辆行驶时扫描车辆前方的道路。 相机输出的连续生成的视频图像信号由图像分析计算机进行电子处理和分析，图像分析计算机产生用于识别障碍物的代码。 安装在受控车辆中的判定计算机接收这样的代码信号以及由速度计产生的代码信号或感测转向机构操作的一个或多个传感器，并产生控制信号。 可以显示这样的代码信号，并且使用合成语音或特殊声音产生和警告装置来警告车辆的驾驶员接近和存在的危险。 系统还可以使用控制信号，特别是通过应用模糊逻辑来控制车辆的制动器和转向机构的操作，以避免或减轻碰撞的影响。 在特定形式中，决定计算机可以根据检测装置是否检测其他车辆或障碍物以及在何处检测其他车辆或障碍物来选择从多个选择中采取的回避动作。

公开(公告)号：US07389171B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US10707569

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Rupp

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Rupp

IPC: B60K31/00

CPC classification number: B60K31/0008 ,  B60T2201/022 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/081 ,  B60T2201/085

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。

公开(公告)号：US07109850B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10811148

申请日：2004-03-29

Applicant: Hiroshi Kawazoe ,  Hiroshi Tsuda

Inventor： Hiroshi Kawazoe ,  Hiroshi Tsuda

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B62D15/029 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60T7/18 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W2710/18 ,  B60W2710/20 ,  B62D6/003 ,  B62D15/025 ,  E01F9/529

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a device to alter transfer characteristics of a road departure warning installation installed on a road to a driver of a vehicle, including a rumble strip sensor to sense input from a rumble strip and an adjustable vehicle component in communication with the rumble strip sensor, the adjustable vehicle component configured to automatically adjust to increase an amount of input from the rumble strip sensed by the driver. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a device to estimate lateral displacement of a vehicle based on the location of a rumble strip installed on a road with respect to the vehicle, the device including a processor configured to receive four signals indicative of contact of a rumble strip with respective associated four tires of the vehicle and to estimate a lateral distance that the vehicle has traveled beyond the detected rumble strip.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例包括一种用于改变安装在通向车辆驾驶员的道路上的道路离境警告装置的传送特性的装置，包括用于检测来自隆隆条的输入的隆起带传感器和用于与 隆起带传感器，可调整​​的车辆部件被配置为自动调节以增加由驾驶员感测到的隆起带的输入量。 本发明的另一实施例包括一种用于基于安装在道路上相对于车辆的隆隆条的位置来估计车辆的横向位移的装置，该装置包括处理器，该处理器被配置为接收指示隆隆声接触的四个信号 并且估计车辆行进超过检测到的隆隆条的横向距离。

公开(公告)号：US07062382B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US11119537

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: William John Andres Courtenay ,  Mark Richard Tucker

Inventor： William John Andres Courtenay ,  Mark Richard Tucker

IPC: G06F17/10 ,  B60T8/24 ,  G05B19/10

CPC classification number: G05D1/0246 ,  B60T8/17557 ,  B60T8/1764 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/083 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60T2201/087 ,  B60T2201/089 ,  B62D6/003 ,  B62D6/008 ,  B62D15/025 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: A stability control system for road vehicles comprising a limit handling assistance controller which uses video lane detection measurements in conjunction with vehicle dynamics information, including inertial brakes and steering measurements to control vehicle EPS and VSC systems to assist the driver stabilize the vehicle and correct for any lane offset prior to and/or during of understeer, oversteer, split-μ and heavy breaking conditions, and lane changes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于公路车辆的稳定性控制系统，包括限制处理辅助控制器，其使用视频车道检测测量结合车辆动态信息，包括惯性制动器和转向测量以控制车辆EPS和VSC系统，以协助驾驶员稳定车辆并纠正任何 在转向不足，过度转向，分裂和重型条件之前和/或期间车道偏移以及车道变化。

公开(公告)号：US06906639B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10420395

申请日：2003-04-21

Applicant: Dorothy Lemelson ,  Robert D. Pedersen

Inventor： Jerome H. Lemelson

IPC: G01S5/14 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08B1/16 ,  B62D1/24 ,  G06F17/10

CPC classification number: G01S19/11 ,  B60T2201/022 ,  B60T2201/024 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/082 ,  B60T2201/083 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60T2201/087 ,  G01S5/009 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G01S2013/9321 ,  G01S2013/9325 ,  G01S2013/9342 ,  G01S2013/9346 ,  G01S2013/935 ,  G01S2013/9353 ,  G01S2013/9357 ,  G01S2013/936 ,  G01S2013/9367 ,  G07C5/0891 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: A system and method assists the driver of a motor vehicle in preventing accidents or minimizing the effects of same. In one form, a television camera or other ranging device is mounted on a vehicle and scans the roadway ahead of the vehicle as the vehicle travels. Continuously generated video picture signals output by the camera are electronically processed and analyzed by a fuzzy-logic-based image analyzing computer mounted in the controlled vehicle, which generates control signals and applies them to control the operation of the accelerator, brake, and steering system of the vehicle in a coordinated way to attempt to avoid or lessen the effects of a collision. In a particular form, the decision computer may select the evasive action taken from a number of choices, depending on whether and where the detection device senses other vehicles and obstacles. Warning signals may also be generated.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法帮助机动车辆的驾驶员防止事故或最小化其效果。 在一种形式中，电视摄像机或其他测距装置安装在车辆上，并随着车辆行驶扫描车辆前方的道路。 由摄像机输出的连续生成的视频图像信号由安装在受控车辆中的基于模糊逻辑的图像分析计算机进行电子处理和分析，产生控制信号并施加它们以控制加速器，制动器和转向系统的操作 以协调的方式试图避免或减轻碰撞的影响。 在特定形式中，决策计算机可以根据检测装置是否检测其它车辆和障碍物以及在何处检测其他车辆和障碍物来选择从多个选择中获取的回避动作。 也可能产生警告信号。

公开(公告)号：US20040022416A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-05

申请号：US10420395

申请日：2003-04-21

Inventor： Jerome H. Lemelson ,  Robert D. Pedersen ,  Dorothy Lemelson

IPC: G06K009/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/11 ,  B60T2201/022 ,  B60T2201/024 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/082 ,  B60T2201/083 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60T2201/087 ,  G01S5/009 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G01S2013/9321 ,  G01S2013/9325 ,  G01S2013/9342 ,  G01S2013/9346 ,  G01S2013/935 ,  G01S2013/9353 ,  G01S2013/9357 ,  G01S2013/936 ,  G01S2013/9367 ,  G07C5/0891 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166

Abstract: A system and method assists the driver of a motor vehicle in preventing accidents or minimizing the effects of same. In one form, a television camera is mounted on a vehicle and scans the roadway ahead of the vehicle as the vehicle travels. Continuously generated video picture signals output by the camera are electronically processed and analyzed by an image analyzing computer, which generates codes that serve to identify obstacles. A decision computer mounted in the controlled vehicle receives such code signals along with code signals generated by the speedometer or one or more sensors sensing steering mechanism operation and generates control signals. Such code signals may be displayed, and a synthetic speech or special sound generating and warning means used, to warn the driver of the vehicle of approaching and existing hazards. The system may also use the control signals, particularly through application of fuzzy logic, to control the operation of the brakes and steering mechanism of the vehicle to avoid or lessen the effects of a collision. In a particular form, the decision computer may select the evasive action taken from a number of choices, depending on whether and where the detection device senses other vehicles or obstacles.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法帮助机动车辆的驾驶员防止事故或最小化其效果。 在一种形式中，电视摄像机安装在车辆上，并在车辆行驶时扫描车辆前方的道路。 相机输出的连续生成的视频图像信号由图像分析计算机进行电子处理和分析，图像分析计算机产生用于识别障碍物的代码。 安装在受控车辆中的判定计算机接收这样的代码信号以及由速度计产生的代码信号或感测转向机构操作的一个或多个传感器，并产生控制信号。 可以显示这样的代码信号，并且使用合成语音或特殊声音产生和警告装置来警告车辆的驾驶员接近和存在的危险。 系统还可以使用控制信号，特别是通过应用模糊逻辑来控制车辆的制动器和转向机构的操作，以避免或减轻碰撞的影响。 在特定形式中，决定计算机可以根据检测装置是否检测其他车辆或障碍物以及在何处检测其他车辆或障碍物来选择从多个选择中采取的回避动作。

公开(公告)号：US06370471B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09719071

申请日：2001-01-08

Applicant: Herbert Lohner ,  Peter Dominke ,  Chi-Thuan Cao ,  Klaus-Dieter Leimbach ,  Werner Harter ,  Mathias Hommel

Inventor： Herbert Lohner ,  Peter Dominke ,  Chi-Thuan Cao ,  Klaus-Dieter Leimbach ,  Werner Harter ,  Mathias Hommel

IPC: G06F16500

CPC classification number: B60W30/10 ,  B60G2800/166 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/083 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60T2201/086 ,  B60T2201/087 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W2750/30 ,  G05D1/024 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for automatic following guidance, particularly for heavy-traffic automatic following guidance, of a motor vehicle (1), designed to ease the burden on the driver in heavy-traffic situations both by taking over lateral guidance by means of an automatic steering regulation system and by maintaining a set distance from a leading vehicle. The latter function requires an adaptive cruise and braking regulation system with “stop” and “go” function. According to the invention, selection and decision means (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) are provided that select both the regulating parameters and the types of controllers [sic], e.g., following guidance of the motor vehicle (1) on the basis of lane markings recognized by means of a video camera or on the basis of a recognized leading vehicle. The system is divided into hierarchical levels I-IV, the driver always being in the monitoring and adaptation loop assigned to the top level IV of the hierarchy, so that he has the highest priority and can override the system at any time.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于自动跟随指导的系统，特别是用于机动车辆（1）的重型交通自动跟随指导的系统，其被设计成通过以下方式通过接管横向引导来减轻驾驶员在重型交通情况下的负担 自动转向调节系统，并保持与前方车辆的距离。 后一种功能需要具有“停止”和“去”功能的自适应巡航和制动调节系统。 根据本发明，提供了选择和确定装置（5,6,7,8,9），其选择调节参数和控制器的类型，例如，在机动车辆（1）的引导下 通过摄像机或基于认可的领先车辆识别的车道标记的基础。 该系统被分为I-IV级别，驱动程序始终处于分配给层次结构的顶层IV的监控和适配循环中，以便他具有最高优先级，并可随时覆盖系统。

公开(公告)号：US5983161A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US717807

申请日：1996-09-24

Applicant: Jerome H. Lemelson ,  Robert D. Pedersen

Inventor： Jerome H. Lemelson ,  Robert D. Pedersen

IPC: G01S5/14 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/93 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/93 ,  G01S19/11 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G06F165/00

CPC classification number: G01S19/11 ,  G07C5/0891 ,  G08G1/164 ,  G08G1/20 ,  B60T2201/022 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/082 ,  B60T2201/083 ,  B60T2201/085 ,  B60T2201/087 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G01S2013/9321 ,  G01S2013/9325 ,  G01S2013/9339 ,  G01S2013/9342 ,  G01S2013/9346 ,  G01S2013/935 ,  G01S2013/9353 ,  G01S2013/9357 ,  G01S2013/936 ,  G01S5/009

Abstract: GPS satellite (4) ranging signals (6) received (32) on comm1, and DGPS auxiliary range correction signals and pseudolite carrier phase ambiguity resolution signals (8) from a fixed known earth base station (10) received (34) on comm2, at one of a plurality of vehicles/aircraft/automobiles (2) are computer processed (36) to continuously determine the one's kinematic tracking position on a pathway (14) with centimeter accuracy. That GPS-based position is communicated with selected other status information to each other one of the plurality of vehicles (2), to the one station (10), and/or to one of a plurality of control centers (16), and the one vehicle receives therefrom each of the others' status information and kinematic tracking position. Objects (22) are detected from all directions (300) by multiple supplemental mechanisms, e.g., video (54), radar/lidar (56), laser and optical scanners. Data and information are computer processed and analyzed (50,52,200,452) in neural networks (132, FIGS. 6-8) in the one vehicle to identify, rank, and evaluate collision hazards/objects, an expert operating response to which is determined in a fuzzy logic associative memory (484) which generates control signals which actuate a plurality of control systems of the one vehicle in a coordinated manner to maneuver it laterally and longitudinally to avoid each collision hazard, or, for motor vehicles, when a collision is unavoidable, to minimize injury or damage therefrom. The operator is warned by a heads up display and other modes and may override. An automotive auto-pilot mode is provided.