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Toyota automotive technology patent filings

Overview

Toyota has filed several patents focused on enhancing driver interaction and vehicle technology.

One patent describes an automatic transmission system designed to better respond to driver intentions during high-performance driving. Rather than rejecting gear shift commands when engine RPMs are too high, the system is designed to “memorize the driver’s request” and execute the shift once dynamic conditions reach a safe threshold.

A second patent introduces eye-tracking technology for driver monitoring and automated photography. This system uses cabin cameras to track where a driver is looking, which can trigger external cameras to capture images of objects or scenes. This feature is intended to allow drivers to document information via voice commands or buttons, addressing safety concerns regarding smartphone use while driving.

Entities

Gazoo Racing · Toyota

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Toyota patents eye-tracking technology for driver monitoring and automated photography

    Toyota has patented eye-tracking and automated camera technology that monitors driver attention and allows for hands-free, voice-activated photography of road scenes to improve safety.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Toyota patents automatic transmission that memorizes driver shift requests

    Toyota is patenting an automatic transmission system that memorizes driver shift requests and executes them once safe conditions are met, enhancing engagement for sport driving.

Sources

autoblog.it · autofreak.com · iotomagz.com · otomotif.antaranews.com · teleradiosciacca.it