Abstract: A driving support control device 10 controls a vehicle 1 in accordance with one driving support mode selected by a driver, and configured to, in a preceding vehicle following mode or an automatic speed control mode as a given driving support mode, execute control of causing the vehicle 1 to travel at a target speed, and further configured to detect an obstacle, and set a speed distribution zone 40 defining a distribution zone of an allowable upper limit Vlim of a relative speed of the vehicle 1 with respect to the obstacle, and to execute obstacle avoidance control of preventing the relative speed from exceeding Vlim, wherein the driving support control device 10 is operable, when the target speed is being restricted by the obstacle avoidance control, to prohibit a driving support mode transition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a driving support control device (ECU) (10) capable of controlling a vehicle (1) in accordance with any one selected from plural driving support modes by a driver. The ECU (10) is configured to temporally repeatedly calculate a target traveling course (first to third traveling courses R1 to R3) along which the vehicle (1) should travel, and to, in a preceding vehicle following mode, execute control of causing the vehicle (1) to travel on and along the target traveling course, wherein the ECU (10) is operable, when the target traveling course includes a section having a curvature radius r less than a given curvature radius rth, to prohibit transition to the preceding vehicle following mode, even if the driver selects the preceding vehicle following mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle control device (ECU) (10) having plural driving support modes, comprising: an obstacle information detection part (10b) for detecting obstacle information; a traveling regulation information detection part (10c) for detecting traveling regulation information; and a traveling course calculation part (10d) for calculating a future traveling course comprising a target position and a target speed of the vehicle, wherein the calculation part (10d) is operable to: execute, without taking into account the obstacle information, traveling course calculation processing (S13) of calculating traveling courses temporally repeatedly; execute, based on a selected driving support mode, traveling course selection processing (S14) of selecting one of the traveling courses as a target traveling course; and execute, based on the obstacle information and/or the traveling regulation information, traveling course correction processing (S15) of correcting the target traveling course selected in the traveling c

Abstract: A vehicle control apparatus for controlling traveling of an own vehicle is disclosed, the apparatus including: a vehicle detector that detects a first target vehicle traveling on an adjacent lane adjacent to a driving lane on which the own vehicle is traveling in a same direction as the own vehicle, and detects a first own vehicle distance; a calculator that calculates a relative speed of the own vehicle to the first target vehicle, based on a change in the first own vehicle distance; a curve setting portion that virtually sets a first curve representing a lower limit relative speed determined in association with a distance from the first target vehicle; and a vehicle controller that causes the own vehicle to travel at a relative speed not lower than a relative speed to the first target vehicle, which is determined by the first curve depending on the first own vehicle distance.

Abstract: A control unit functionally comprises a first steering-torque application control part which commands a steering actuator of a vehicle to execute application of a steering torque determined by a first steering characteristic CH1 and a second steering-torque application control part which commands the steering actuator of the vehicle to execute application of a steering torque determined by a second steering characteristic CH2. The first steering characteristic CH1 comprises plural characteristics CH1A-CH1J which have different steering torques changing according to a vehicle speed. The characteristics CH1A-CH1J are set according to the vehicle speed such that these gradually change in a manner CH1A?CH1J as the vehicle speed becomes higher. The steering torque applied to the steering wheel is set such that the higher the vehicle speed is, the smaller the steering torque is, as shown by the characteristics CH1A-CH1J.

Abstract: A control unit functionally comprises a first steering-torque application control part which commands a steering actuator of a vehicle to execute application of a steering torque determined by a first steering characteristic CH1 and a second steering-torque application control part which commands the steering actuator of the vehicle to execute application of a steering torque determined by a second steering characteristic CH2. In a case where the vehicle travels at a curved portion of the lane, the first steering characteristic CH1 is set such that a first steering-force increase part L1 is located further toward an allowed right-end point EGR as a vehicle speed becomes higher and the second steering characteristic CH2 is set such that a magnitude of a torque maintenance part L4 becomes lower as a radius of curvature of the curved portion of the lane becomes smaller, like CH2H-CH2L.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle driving support system which comprises an obstacle detection part configured to detect an obstacle, and a collision avoidance support part configured to, when the obstacle detection part detects the obstacle, start, at a notification start time, alert notification by an alert sound, wherein the collision avoidance support part further comprises: a target traveling course calculation part configured to calculate a first target traveling course L1 for allowing the vehicle to maintain traveling within a traveling road; and a predicted traveling course calculation part configured to calculate a predicted traveling course L3 based on a traveling behavior of the vehicle, wherein the collision avoidance support part is configured, when a difference between the first target traveling course L1 and the predicted traveling course L3 is equal to or less than a threshold, to delay the notification start time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a driving support control device (ECU) 10 capable of controlling a vehicle 1 in accordance with any one selected from plural driving support modes by a driver. The driving support control device 10 is configured to temporally repeatedly calculate a target traveling course (R1 to R3) along which the vehicle 1 should travel, and to, in a given one (preceding vehicle following mode) of the driving support modes, execute control of causing the vehicle 1 to travel on and along the target traveling course, wherein the driving support control device 10 is operable, in a situation where a current position of the vehicle 1 deviates beyond a given distance dth laterally from the target traveling course, to, even when the driver selects the given driving support mode, prohibit transition to the given driving support mode.

Abstract: A vehicle control processor and method capable of preventing departure to an off-road, to reduce driver discomfort, irritation and stress. The control processor calculates a width of a side strip between a left mark line and a road end based on information from a camera. When the width is wider than a specified width, steering torque based on first and second steering characteristics are exerted. The steering torque based on the first steering characteristic is exerted when a vehicle lateral end is located within a range from a left mark line outer end to a characteristic switching position, set in accordance with the width of the side strip between the left mark line and the road end, and the steering torque based on the second steering characteristic is exerted when the vehicle lateral end is located within a range from the characteristic switching position to the road end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle control system (ECU 10) provided in a vehicle (1) is configured be operable to: detect a preceding vehicle (3) ahead of the vehicle (1), and set, in at least a part of a region around the preceding vehicle (3), a speed distribution zone (40, 50) defining a distribution zone of an allowable upper limit (Vlim) of a relative speed of the vehicle (1) with respect to the preceding vehicle (3) in a traveling direction of the vehicle (1); and, when the vehicle (1) is within the speed distribution zone (40, 50), to execute traveling control of preventing the relative speed of the vehicle (1) with respect to the preceding vehicle (3) from exceeding the allowable upper limit Vlim, wherein, when the preceding vehicle (3) is located on a curved road (5), the speed distribution zone (50) is set such that, in a lateral region of the speed distribution zone, a constant relative speed line (d, e, f) connecting plural points each having a same value of the allowable upper limit (Vlim) is curved in confo

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle control device (ECU) (10) having plural driving support modes, comprising: a preceding vehicle detection part (10b); a traveling road edge detection part (10c); and a vehicle control part (10e) for controlling a vehicle (1) to follow a preceding vehicle detected by the detection part (10b), wherein the control part (10e) is operable, according to a result of the detection of the edge position of the road by the edge detection part (10c), to execute traveling course selection processing (S14) of selecting, based on the driving support mode selected by a passenger, a target traveling course from traveling courses including at least a course (R1) set to enable the vehicle to maintain traveling within the road, and a course (R2) set to enable the vehicle to follow a trajectory of the preceding vehicle and each comprises a target position and a target speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: ECU 10 is configured to detect an object external to the vehicle 1, and determine a speed distribution area 40 for defining a distribution of an allowable upper limit of a relative speed of the vehicle 1 with respect to the object in a travelling direction, in a range from a lateral area to rearward and forward areas of the object in the travelling direction. The speed distribution area is determined such that the allowable upper limit is made lower as a lateral distance and a longitudinal distance from the object become smaller. When objects (8A, 8B) are detected, respective ones of the speed distribution areas (40A, 40B) for respective ones of the objects are set, the relative speed for each of objects is calculated, and an avoidance control is executed for restricting the relative speed from exceeding the allowable upper limits.

Abstract: ECU 10 is configured to: detect an object (a parked vehicle 3, a pedestrian 6, a traffic signal 7) external to the vehicle 1; determine a speed distribution area 40 extending at least in a lateral area of the object in the travelling direction and defining a distribution of an allowable upper limit of the relative speed of the vehicle 1 with respect to the object in a travelling direction; calculate the relative speed with respect to the object in the travelling direction; and execute an avoidance control (S14) for restricting the relative speed so that the relative speed does not exceed the allowable upper limit. The speed distribution area 40 is determined such that the allowable upper limit is made lower as a lateral distance from the object becomes smaller.

Abstract: An ECU (10) is configured to: detect a preceding vehicle (3) ahead of the vehicle (1), and set a speed distribution zone (40) defining a distribution of an allowable upper limit (Vlim) of a relative speed of the vehicle (1) with respect to the preceding vehicle (3) in a region around the preceding vehicle (3); and, execute traveling control of preventing the relative speed of the vehicle (1) with respect to the preceding vehicle (3) from exceeding the allowable upper limit (Vlim) in the speed distribution zone (40), wherein the speed distribution zone (40) includes: an allowable upper limit-zero zone (44) where the allowable upper limit becomes zero; and an entry prohibition zone (42) where entry of the vehicle (1) thereinto is prohibited.

Abstract: A vehicle controller configured to control traveling of a vehicle includes a processor configured to execute a nearby-object detection module, a first route computation module configured to compute a first target travel route specifying route and speed of a vehicle, a second route computation module configured to compute a second target travel route specifying route and speed of so as to prompt the vehicle to avoid the detected nearby object, and a control module configured to control at least one of a traveling speed and vehicle steering so as to prompt the vehicle to travel on the first or second target travel route. The first route computation module computes the route so as to prompt the vehicle to travel with lower energy consumption, and the control module switches the target travel route to the second route when the nearby object to be avoided is detected within a range.

Abstract: An ECU 10 mounted on a controlled vehicle is configured to carry out a control for; detecting an object vehicle 3, determining a speed distribution area 40 which defines a distribution of an allowable upper limit of a relative speed of the controlled vehicle 1 with respect to the object vehicle, and executing an avoidance control (S14) for restricting the relative speed of the controlled vehicle 1 with respect to the object vehicle from exceeding the allowable upper limit in the speed distribution area 40. The speed distribution area 40 is determined such that the same allowable upper limit extends from an area on one side of the object vehicle 3 in a lateral direction through an area between the controlled vehicle 1 and the object vehicle 3 to an area on the other side of the controlled vehicle 1 in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A vehicle control device mounted in a vehicle comprises an object detection section for detecting a connection path which is connected to a traveling road, a speed distribution area setting section for setting a speed distribution area, and an avoidance control execution section for executing avoidance control of changing the vehicle speed and/or a steering direction of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle speed from exceeding the allowable upper limit value in the speed distribution area, wherein the speed distribution area setting section is configured, upon detection of the connection path by the object detection section, to set the speed distribution area on an assumption that an object exists in a connection region between the detected connection path and the traveling road.

Abstract: A lane-maintaining control device detects a lane width (H1) of a traveling lane (21) through a camera (4) and performs lane-maintaining control without a deviation from the lane width (H1). When detecting, through the camera (4), that the traveling lane (21) gradually increases (H2>H1 where the increasing lane width is (H2)), the lane-maintaining control device continues the lane-maintaining control on a condition that a turn signal is not operated.

Abstract: ECU 10 is configured to: detect an object (a parked vehicle 3, a pedestrian 6, a traffic signal 7) external to the vehicle 1; determine a speed distribution area 40 extending at least in a lateral area of the object in the travelling direction and defining a distribution of an allowable upper limit of the relative speed of the vehicle 1 with respect to the object in a travelling direction; calculate the relative speed with respect to the object in the travelling direction; and execute an avoidance control (S14) for restricting the relative speed so that the relative speed does not exceed the allowable upper limit. The speed distribution area 40 is determined such that the allowable upper limit is made lower as a lateral distance from the object becomes smaller.

Abstract: An ECU 10 mounted on a controlled vehicle is configured to carry out a control for; detecting an object vehicle 3, determining a speed distribution area 40 which defines a distribution of an allowable upper limit of a relative speed of the controlled vehicle 1 with respect to the object vehicle, and executing an avoidance control (S14) for restricting the relative speed of the controlled vehicle 1 with respect to the object vehicle from exceeding the allowable upper limit in the speed distribution area 40. The speed distribution area 40 is determined such that the same allowable upper limit extends from an area on one side of the object vehicle 3 in a lateral direction through an area between the controlled vehicle 1 and the object vehicle 3 to an area on the other side of the controlled vehicle 1 in a lateral direction.