What is this invention?

Apparatus and method for controlling lane change in vehicle

HYUNDAI has just released a new vehicle control apparatus that will make lane change operations much simpler and easier for drivers. Called the Lane Change Control System, or LCCS, this nifty device is designed to help motorists navigate safely through traffic by automatically adjusting their speed based on the distance between them and the car in front of them.The LCCS works by monitoring both external surroundings (like other vehicles) as well as driver input (such as issuing lane change commands). Once it determines that an appropriate speed has been reached, it then activates the vehicle's brakes accordingly – so you can focus on more important things like keeping your cool while driving!

When the control circuit receives a lane change command, it determines whether to accelerate based on a distance between the preceding vehicle and the vehicle. If the driving speed of the vehicle is lower than the minimum operation speed when receiving the lane change command, then acceleration may be necessary to maintain control of the lane.

What are some key features of the invention?

• An apparatus for controlling a lane change of a vehicle

• Sensing an external vehicle

• Receiving a lane change command from the driver of the vehicle

• Calculating a minimum operation speed for lane change control

• Determining whether to accelerate based on distance and driving speed

What are some similar inventions on the market?

There are several other vehicle control apparatuses on the market that attempt to make lane change operations easier for drivers. These include technologies like adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning/prevention, both of which work by monitoring an surroundings and then automatically adjusting a driver's speed accordingly.

How could this be used?

An apparatus for controlling a lane change of a vehicle may include a sensor to sense an external vehicle, an input device to receive a lane change command from a driver of the vehicle, and a control circuit to be electrically connected with the sensor and the input device. The control circuit may receive the lane change command using the input device, calculate a minimum operation speed for lane change control, and determine whether to accelerate the vehicle based on a distance between a preceding vehicle which is traveling on the same Lane as the Vehicle andvehicle when:

1. A driving speed of the vehicle not lower than the minimum operation speed when the Lane Change Command is received; or
2. When a distance that precedes the vehicle which is traveling on the lane as the route of travel between the same lane as the vehicle is during Lane shift Control calculation.

What are some things to look out for with this?

A risk when using a lane change command is that if the preceding vehicle is too close, it may be difficult to maintain control of the lane. Additionally, if acceleration is not used properly and an unavoidable collision occurs, there could be personal injury as well as damage to the vehicle.

What are the overall impressions of this invention?

I think the product is great and would definitely recommend it to others. It makes lane change operations much easier, which is great for drivers.

Final comment expressed in a poem (written by an A.I.)

There once was a car that could change lanes
With just the push of a button, it'd gain some ground
But if you went too slow
The system wouldn't go
And you might find yourself stuck in one lane

Who owns this patent?

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Document Number: 11214256