Control device, control method, and vehicle
The control device dynamically adjusts antenna directivity based on vehicle state and environment, improving communication efficiency by optimizing signal transmission and reception.
JP2026105755APending Publication Date: 2026-06-26TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024220392
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems lack the ability to dynamically adjust antenna directivity based on the vehicle's state and environment, leading to inefficient information exchange.
Method used
A control device that utilizes a detection unit to determine the vehicle's state and control the directivity of the antenna based on its location and surroundings, employing methods such as antenna switching, phase control, and liquid metal manipulation to optimize communication.
Benefits of technology
Enhances the effectiveness of vehicle-to-vehicle communication by adaptively controlling antenna directivity, ensuring optimal signal transmission and reception based on the vehicle's status and environment.
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Abstract
To better control the directivity of the vehicle-mounted antenna. [Solution] The control device (15) includes a control unit (153) that acquires the status of the vehicle (1) and controls the directivity of the antenna (11) provided by the vehicle (1) based on the status of the vehicle (1).
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Citation Information
Patent Citations
Inter-vehicle communication device and method
JP2009077015A
