Vehicle Turn Signal Lamp Auto-Release via Lane Change Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle lamp control systems require manual operation of turn signals during lane changes, which can lead to user inconvenience and increased risk of accidents if the lane change is not completed within a predetermined time, especially in traffic situations or inexperienced driving.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method for automatically controlling the turn signal lamp operation using a lane change detector, such as LDWS or LKAS, which detects when the lane change is complete and releases the turn signal lamp operation, optionally incorporating BSD for rear vehicle safety by delaying the turn signal lamp release.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual operation of turn signal lamp is used during lane change, then user can control the operation, but user convenience deteriorates when lane change is not completed within predetermined time
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation by automatically detecting lane change completion through sensors and communication systems, then autonomously controlling the turn signal lamp to continue blinking until the lane change is confirmed complete, eliminating the need for manual user intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback control by continuously monitoring vehicle position, lane markings, and surrounding environment through detectors and communication systems, using this information to determine when the lane change is complete and automatically adjusting the turn signal operation accordingly
2Reliability
If turn signal lamp operation is automatically extended until lane change completion, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves multi-functionality by integrating lane change detection, vehicle position monitoring, communication with other vehicles, and turn signal control into a single unified system that leverages existing sensors and communication infrastructure for multiple purposes
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges multiple functions including lane departure detection, lane change completion detection, blind spot monitoring, and turn signal control into an integrated control system that shares common hardware resources and processing capabilities
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AI summary
An apparatus for controlling a vehicle lamp includes a turn signal lamp, a turn signal lamp switch configured to operate the turn signal lamp, a lane change detector configured to detect lane change, and a controller configured to release the operation of the turn signal lamp when the lane change detector determines that the lane change has been completed after the operation of the turn signal lamp switch.