Vehicle Preparation Control Section for Automated Driving Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Drivers may feel uneasy or rushed when switching from automated driving to manual driving, as they may not be prepared for the transition, leading to potential safety issues and hindered smooth switching.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a driving control system that includes a preparation control section, which executes training scenarios to help drivers become accustomed to switching from automated driving to manual driving by gradually transferring control and providing notifications and proficiency tracking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If automated driving is switched to manual driving directly, then the system responds promptly, but the driver may feel uneasy or rushed and may not be prepared for the transition
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by notifying the driver in advance before transferring control from automated to manual driving. The notification is displayed on a display device, giving the driver time to prepare mentally and physically for the transition, thus resolving the contradiction between prompt response and driver preparedness.
2Reliability
If the driver is notified in advance before automated driving is stopped, then the driver can be prepared for switching, but the automated driving may continue longer than necessary
Solution Approach 1:
The notification timing is made dynamic rather than fixed. The system determines the notification timing based on the specific situation and driver state, adjusting when to notify the driver to balance preparation time with efficient transition. This dynamic approach allows the system to optimize both driver preparedness and transition efficiency for each specific case.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus installed in a vehicle includes a driving control section and a preparation control section. The driving control section executes automated driving of the vehicle. The preparation control section executes, when the automated driving is being executed by the driving control section, preparation control which is control that stops at least a part of the automated driving and makes the driver perform a preparation switching to driving by the driver of the vehicle.