Parking Space Selection Using Moving Object Routes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing parking assist systems do not effectively account for the movement of surrounding objects when selecting and displaying parking space candidates, leading to inefficient parking and potential conflicts with other vehicles or pedestrians.
Innovation Solution
A parking assist apparatus and method that uses a display controller to show parking space candidates based on a driver's evaluation criteria and information about surrounding objects, allowing the driver to select a suitable space, and a driving controller to automatically navigate the vehicle to the chosen space, while considering the movements of other objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If parking space candidates are selected based only on driver evaluation criteria without considering moving object movements, then the selection process is simpler, but the parking efficiency decreases and conflicts with other vehicles or pedestrians increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the driver evaluation criteria with moving object movement information to comprehensively determine parking space candidates. The display controller integrates multiple data sources (driver preferences, surrounding vehicle movements, pedestrian movements) to present optimized parking space options, resolving the contradiction by combining simplicity with efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis of moving object movements before presenting parking space candidates to the driver. By pre-evaluating the movement states of surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, the system prepares optimized parking recommendations in advance, improving parking efficiency without increasing perceived complexity for the driver.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system displays all recognized parking spaces, then the driver has more options to choose from, but the information overload increases and decision-making becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The display controller applies local quality by differentiating the display presentation of parking spaces based on their evaluation results. Parking spaces are selectively highlighted or emphasized according to their suitability, allowing the driver to focus on the most appropriate options while still having access to all available spaces, thus balancing versatility with information clarity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments parking spaces into different categories or priority levels based on driver evaluation criteria and moving object analysis. By organizing parking space information in a structured, segmented manner, the system presents multiple options without overwhelming the driver, reducing information processing burden while maintaining adaptability.
3Extent of automation
If the vehicle automatically parks without driver selection, then the parking process is faster and more automated, but the driver loses control over parking space selection
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the driver to select from pre-evaluated parking space candidates based on their own criteria and preferences. The automatic evaluation and presentation of options empowers the driver to make informed decisions quickly, maintaining driver control while benefiting from automated analysis, thus balancing automation with ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A parking assist apparatus is provided. The parking assist apparatus includes: a parking space recognizer that recognizes a plurality of parking spaces in which a vehicle parks; a parking space candidate calculator that calculates one or more parking space candidates from among the plurality of parking spaces based on an evaluation criterion of a driver and information indicating a route of a moving object around the vehicle; a display controller that displays the one or more parking spaces on a display; and a driving controller that controls driving of the vehicle toward a parking space candidate selected from among the one or more parking space candidates.