Kia had 52 patents in internet of things during Q4 2023. Kia Corp filed patents in Q4 2023 for a device that controls vehicle height based on surroundings and location, a method for sensor fusion using surround view monitoring, a system for docking unmanned vehicles, a wearable device for lower extremity support, and a vehicle system for updating software and linking with user accounts. GlobalData’s report on Kia gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Kia grant share with internet of things as a theme is 63% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Recent Patents
Application: Device and method for controlling a vehicle (Patent ID: US20230415536A1)
The patent filed by Kia Corp describes a device for controlling a vehicle that includes a sensor to obtain surroundings information and vehicle height, a location acquisition device, and a controller. The controller determines the location of a boarding gate, platform information, calculates a target vehicle height, and controls the vehicle height accordingly. The device also includes features such as matching surroundings information with the boarding gate location, V2X communication, and adjusting suspension control based on the target vehicle height.
The device aims to improve vehicle control by accurately determining the location of a boarding gate, calculating the target vehicle height based on platform information, and adjusting the vehicle height accordingly. It utilizes sensors, location acquisition devices, and communication devices to ensure precise control. Additionally, the device can adjust suspension control and decelerate the vehicle based on the required time to control the vehicle height and the remaining time until the vehicle arrives at a stopping point. Overall, the device enhances the efficiency and safety of vehicle operations by optimizing vehicle height control based on specific location and platform information.
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