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

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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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