Isuzu Motors has been granted a patent for a vehicle control device that measures distances between vehicles and starts the engine when the distance increases by a certain amount. This innovation aims to improve safety and efficiency on the road. GlobalData’s report on Isuzu Motors gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Isuzu Motors, Collision avoidance system was a key innovation area identified from patents. Isuzu Motors's grant share as of April 2024 was 42%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Engine start-up based on distance between vehicles
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11964559B2) discloses a vehicle control device that includes a distance measurement unit and an engine control unit. The device is designed to start the engine of the vehicle when a newly measured forward distance between the own vehicle and a preceding vehicle increases by a specified offset amount. If the distance does not increase by the offset amount, the engine remains stopped. The system aims to optimize engine start-stop functionality based on real-time distance measurements, ensuring efficient vehicle operation.
Furthermore, the patent details additional features of the vehicle control device, such as an offset amount control unit that manages the offset amount based on factors like the acceleration of the preceding vehicle. The device also considers rearward distance measurements and distances between the preceding vehicle and a leading vehicle. By dynamically adjusting the offset amount in response to various thresholds and distance measurements, the system aims to enhance the overall performance and efficiency of the vehicle. Additionally, the patent includes a vehicle control method executed by a computer, outlining steps for measuring distances and determining engine start-stop actions based on the measured distances. This innovative approach to vehicle control highlights a sophisticated system that leverages distance measurements to optimize engine operations and improve overall vehicle efficiency.
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