Driving support apparatus and method

Details Driving support apparatus and method Driving support apparatus and method

2005-12-26

2011-12-06

Black, Thomas (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Navigation

Employing position determining equipment

C701S201000, C701S209000, C701S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08073618

ABSTRACT:
A driving support apparatus supports a driver in driving a vehicle on a road by giving instructions. The driving support apparatus includes a recognizing unit that recognizes a current driving lane that is a lane on the road in which the vehicle is currently running; a lane setting unit that sets a driving schedule lane that is a lane in which the vehicle is to be driven; and a guiding unit that determines content of lane guidance based on the driving schedule lane and the current driving lane, and guides the driver to a lane based on the lane guidance when the road is substantially straight.

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