Vehicle Steering Mode Switching With Deviation Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing steer-by-wire vehicles do not adequately manage the transition from game operation mode to driving operation mode, leading to potential deviations in steering angle and unsafe vehicle direction changes without notifying the driver.
Innovation Solution
An operation apparatus with a first and second acquirer, a controller, and a notifier that acquires and switches operation modes, and notifies the driver of deviations between game and driving operation states to ensure safe transitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the operation mode is switched from game operation mode to driving operation mode, then the vehicle can transition to driving state, but the steering angle deviation may cause unsafe vehicle direction changes without driver awareness
Solution Approach 1:
The notification device provides feedback to the driver about the deviation between the operation state of the operation member and the actual steering angle. This feedback mechanism allows the driver to be aware of the deviation and make appropriate adjustments, ensuring safe vehicle operation during mode transitions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary notification to the driver before the mode transition is completed. By notifying the driver of the deviation in advance, the system allows the driver to prepare for potential steering corrections, preventing unsafe vehicle direction changes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the operation member is used for game operation, then entertainment functionality is provided, but the steering angle control is not updated leading to potential safety issues
Solution Approach 1:
The notification device compensates for the loss of steering angle information by providing feedback to the driver about the deviation. This ensures that even though the steering angle control is not updated during game operation, the driver is informed of the discrepancy when returning to driving mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification device acts as an intermediary that bridges the gap between the game operation mode and the driving operation mode. It translates the deviation information into a form that the driver can understand and act upon, ensuring continuous awareness of the vehicle's actual steering state.
3Device complexity
If no notification is provided during mode switching, then the system remains simple, but the driver cannot be aware of steering angle deviations causing unsafe operations
Solution Approach 1:
The notification device provides essential feedback to the driver about steering angle deviations during mode transitions. This feedback mechanism eliminates the harmful factor of unsafe vehicle operation by keeping the driver informed, while adding only the necessary complexity for safety.
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AI summary
An operation apparatus for a vehicle includes a first acquirer, a second acquirer, a controller, and a notifier. The first acquirer is configured to acquire, in a driving operation mode, an operation state of an operation member of the vehicle. The second acquirer is configured to acquire, in a game operation mode, the operation state of the operation member. The controller is configured to perform a control on switching of an operation mode. The notifier is configured to notify a driver who drives the vehicle of information on a deviation between the operation state of the operation member acquired by the second acquirer and the operation state of the operation member acquired by the first acquirer, when the controller causes the operation mode to be switched from the game operation mode to the driving operation mode.