Vehicle notification device, control method for vehicle notification device, and program
The vehicle notification device addresses discomfort by using sound, voice, tactile, and visual stimuli tailored to risk levels, improving traffic safety and sustainability.
JP2026084209APending Publication Date: 2026-05-21HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing vehicle notification systems do not consider the degree of risk of contact between a vehicle and an object when notifying the driver, leading to potential discomfort and reduced traffic safety.
Method used
A vehicle notification device that includes an object detection unit, first and second notification units, and a determination unit to determine the notification order based on the risk level, using sound, voice, tactile, and visual stimuli to mimic human notification sequences.
Benefits of technology
The device effectively suppresses driver discomfort by providing tailored sensory notifications based on risk level, enhancing traffic safety and sustainability.
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Abstract
To prevent the driver (P) from feeling uncomfortable when notified that an object (2) is present around the vehicle (1). [Solution] The vehicle notification device (24) includes an object detection unit (101) that detects an object (2) present around the vehicle (1), a first notification unit (105) that notifies the driver (P) of the vehicle (1) of the presence of an object (2) around the vehicle (1) by voice or other sound, a second notification unit (106) that notifies the driver (P) of the presence of an object (2) around the vehicle (1) by voice or other sound, and a determination unit (107) that determines the notification order of the first notification unit (101) and the second notification unit (106) according to the degree of risk of contact between the object (2) and the vehicle (1), and the first notification unit (105) and the second notification unit (106) notify according to the notification order determined by the determination unit (107).
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