Lane Change Trajectory Modeling Under Preceding Vehicle Interference

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing automated driving simulation systems fail to accurately simulate vehicle lane changes in heavy traffic or fractious driver scenarios, as they do not account for interference from preceding vehicles, leading to unrealistic simulation results and inadequate decision-making support for practical applications.

Innovation Solution

A method for constructing a simulated vehicle lane change trajectory using a lane change trajectory coordinate system, which determines target longitudinal and transverse traveling data based on the vehicle's speed, the speed of preceding vehicles, and distance, allowing for the construction of multiple lane change trajectories and original lane return trajectories based on varying conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If only simple trajectory planning from one lane to another is considered, then the simulation process is fast and easy to implement, but the simulation realism is insufficient and does not reflect real-world interference factors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimulation realismVSAvoidtrajectory construction complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the lane change trajectory into multiple phases: initial lane change trajectory, intermediate trajectory (when lane change condition is not met), and return trajectory. Each phase is constructed with different parameters and considerations, allowing the system to handle complex real-world scenarios while maintaining computational efficiency through modular processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts trajectory parameters based on real-time conditions. When the lane change condition is met, the system constructs a direct lane change trajectory; when not met, it transitions to an intermediate trajectory with updated parameters, and potentially a return trajectory. This dynamic adaptation enhances simulation realism without requiring complete recalculation from scratch.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If the lane change condition is not met and the vehicle returns to the original lane, then the safety is improved by avoiding collision, but the lane change completion time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelane change safetyVSAvoidlane change completion time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary assessment of lane change conditions before executing the lane change maneuver. By evaluating the lane change condition (including checking if following vehicles are decelerating) in advance, the system can determine whether to proceed with lane change or return to the original lane, preventing unsafe maneuvers and optimizing time management through informed decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple trajectory types are constructed based on different conditions, then the adaptability to real-world scenarios is improved, but the computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescenario adaptabilityVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes trajectory parameters based on condition evaluation. When the lane change condition is met, it uses parameters for direct lane change (target transverse traveling data, target longitudinal traveling data). When not met, it switches to intermediate trajectory parameters (updated acceleration, different speed constraints), and potentially return trajectory parameters. This parameter-based approach enables scenario adaptability while avoiding complete recalculation of all trajectory aspects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12202486B2Method, apparatus, and device for constructing simulated vehicle lane change trajectory, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.01.21 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

This application discloses a method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for constructing a simulated vehicle lane change trajectory and control a vehicle based on it. One method includes: determining a target preceding vehicle according to a position of a lane change vehicle; determining target longitudinal traveling data; determining at least one lane change trajectory in a determination of at least one of following conditions: whether lane change condition is met; whether it is determined to continue to change lanes; and controlling the lance change vehicle based on the at least one lane change trajectory.