• Title/Summary/Keyword: Automatic vehicle control

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The automatic recognition of the plate of vehicle using the correlation coefficient and hough transform (상관계수와 하프변환을 이용한 차량번호판 자동인식)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Min;Lee, Byung-Jin;Lyou, Kyoung;Park, Gwi-Tae
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.3 no.5
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    • pp.511-519
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    • 1997
  • This paper presents the automatic recognition algorithm of the license number in on vehicle image. The proposed algorithm uses the correlation coefficient and Hough transform to detect license plate. The m/n ratio reduction is performed to save time and memory. By the correlation coefficient between the standard pattern and the target pattern, licence plate area is roughly extracted. On the extracted local area, preprocessing and binarization is performed. The Hough transform is applied to find the extract outline of the plate. If the detection fails, a smaller or a larger standard pattern is used to compute the correlation coefficient. Through this process, the license plate of different size can be extracted. Two algorithms to each separate number are proposed. One segments each number with projection-histogram, and the other segments each number with the label. After each character is separated, it is recognized by the neural network. This research overlomes the problems in conventional methods, such as the time requirement or failure in extraction of outlines which are due to the processing of the entire image, and by processing in real time, the practical application is possible.

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Driving three kinds of Course Test with RC car by Color Recognition (색깔 인식에 의한 RC car의 3가지 코스 시험 주행)

  • Lee, Jong-Min;Sohn, Young-Sun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.33-39
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    • 2014
  • Automatic driving needs many functions such as the obstacle recognition, the lane recognition, and the lane change, etc. In this paper, we realized a system which automatically drove the three-kinds of vehicle driving course, to introduce and apply the concept of 'color recognition' that expands the scope of 'lane recognition' for vehicle driving. We made the reduced each course compared with RC(Radio Control) car size, and controlled the steering considering the position and the slope of the detection line and the speed. Because the RC car does not have the brake function, we consider the speed and the position of the detection line to stop the RC car.

Optimization of Shift Control to Improve Driving Efficiency of Battery Electric Vehicles with Two-speed Transmission (2단 변속기 적용 전기차의 구동 효율 향상을 위한 변속 제어 최적화)

  • Taekho Chung;Younghee Kim
    • Journal of ILASS-Korea
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.62-67
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    • 2023
  • Recently, the global automobile industry is aiming for a transition from internal combustion locomotives to zero-emission vehicles. Electric vehicles powered by battery energy can operate at peak performance and improve fuel economy by applying multiple motors or multi-speed transmissions. In order to design a two-speed transmission, it is necessary to evaluate and analyze the application system and performance of electric vehicles. In this study, control performance optimization of a twostage battery electric vehicle equipped with an AMT-based automatic transmission was performed and performance according to control pattern changes was analyzed. In order to improve the operating efficiency of the motor, the shift control that sets the optimal operating point according to the vehicle speed and required torque was derived from the motor efficiency map. The performance of battery energy consumption and transmission loss energy according to the hysteresis interval was analyzed and optimized. The hysteresis interval applied to the optimal shift map acted as a factor in reducing the frequency and loss of shifts. It has been shown that keeping the hysteresis interval at about 4 km/h can reduce energy consumption while reducing the number of shifts.

A Study on Characteristics of Angular Rate Sensor using Real Vehicle (실차 적용을 통한 각속도센서 특성 연구)

  • Kim, Byeong-Woo
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.56 no.7
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    • pp.1218-1223
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    • 2007
  • A surface micro machined angular rate sensor utilizing a vibrating MEMS structure on a silicon has been developed. These tuning fork angular rate sensors are extremely rugged, inherently balanced, and easy to fabricate. The device is fabricated using a temperature compensation method based on automatic gain control technique. A linearity of approximately 0.6%, limited by the on-chip electronics has been obtained with this new sensor. Tests of the sensor demonstrate that its performance is equivalent to that required for implementation of a yaw control system. Vehicle handling and safety are substantially improved using the sensor to implement yaw control.

Main Systems Composing Hybrid Tram (하이브리드 트램의 시스템 구성)

  • Chang, Se-Ky;Lee, Kang-Won;Bae, Chang-Han
    • Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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    • 2007.05a
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    • pp.730-734
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    • 2007
  • National projects on renewable energy and new energy are driven more actively than ever in many countries for the exhaustion of fossil fuel energy from the turn of the century. Such activities began to spread out in railway industry with centering around west European countries. Electric energy is generated on the hybrid vehicle itself, which contributes to reduction of the cost for construction of the infrastructure required for the supply of electric power. Hybrid tram is mainly composed of propulsion system to control electric energy, automatic guidance system to control steering and operation, and central vehicle unit to control and monitor major electronic devices. Generation and supply of electric power are made by the combination of engine generator and battery, or fuel cell and super capacitor.

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A Study of Vehicle's Monitoring and Controller Using Imbedded Web Server (임베디드 웹 서버를 이용한 자동차용 모니터링 및 제어기 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Suk-Won;Yang, Seung-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, Web server is built up using PXA255, 32bit RISC processor with porting Embedded Linux and GoAhead HTTP(Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) web server, and the system which can monitor and control the environment and condition for AICC(Automatic Intelligent Cruise Control) is realized For sensing the operation condition and change of vehicle the desired data is derived by interfacing ECU(Electric Control Unit) and Embedded system and the rpm of engine is controlled by step motor connected to throttle valve.

Design of Arduino Automobile Control System using Mobile Phone (모바일 폰을 이용한 아두이노 자동차 제어 시스템의 설계)

  • Park, Hung-bog;Seo, Jung-hee
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2018.10a
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    • pp.290-291
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    • 2018
  • This paper suggests a design for an embedded system to control automobiles using mobile phones and applies the design on Arduino automobile models. Simulation of accidents that can happen in real life were conducted using Arduino automobile with attached sensors. The design includes algorithms for an automatic control that responds to events by detecting potential obstacles that maybe appear in the vehicle's surrounding and by measuring the distances between the obstacle and the vehicle. The feasibility of the suggested system is also reviewed.

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GPS to monitor and track vehicle position in steel works

  • Park, Chel-No;Jee, Gyu-In
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.114.2-114
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    • 2001
  • In steel works, Locomotives and torpedo ladle cars are used to convey the smelted iron that comes out Blast Furnace to the steel-making mill. Above conveying vehicles are operated in all steel works area. And to trace their positions, after partitioned their areas, Automatic Vehicle Identification(RF-ID method) is installed on the railroad and identifies vehicle numbers. But AVI facilities have many problem that means that are too expensive, cost too much maintenance fee and inefficient management. This paper is to revamp those inefficient operations and state the status of operations of train positioning system, get to know what the problem is. And also when we use GPS to monitor and trace the vehicle position ...

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DESIGN OF AN UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE, TAILGATOR THEORY AND PRACTICE

  • KIM S. G.;GALLUZZO T.;MACARTHUR D.;SOLANKI S.;ZAWODNY E.;KENT D.;KIM J. H.;CRANE C. D.
    • International Journal of Automotive Technology
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.83-90
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this paper is to describe the design and implementation of an unmanned ground vehicle, called the TailGator at CIMAR (Center for Intelligent Machines and Robotics) of the University of Florida. The TailGator is a gas powered, four-wheeled vehicle that was designed for the AUVSI Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition and has been tested in the contest for 2 years. The vehicle control model and design of the sensory systems are described. The competition is comprised of two events called the Autonomous Challenge and the Navigation Challenge: For the autonomous challenge, line following, obstacle avoidance, and detection are required. Line following is accomplished with a camera system. Obstacle avoidance and detection are accomplished with a laser scanner. For the navigation challenge, waypoint following and obstacle detection are required. The waypoint navigation is implemented with a global positioning system. The TailGator has provided an educational test bed for not only the contest requirements but also other studies in developing artificial intelligence algorithms such as adaptive control, creative control, automatic calibration, and internet-base control. The significance of this effort is in helping engineering and technology students understand the transition from theory to practice.

Conceptual Design for a Diagnosis System of Vehicle Performance using the Satellite Telemetry Technology (위성 원격측정기술을 이용한 차량 성능진단시스템 개념 설계)

  • Eun, Jong-Won
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.11 no.11
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    • pp.4576-4582
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    • 2010
  • Because most of vehicle provide users with the very limited information regarding the performance of vehicle, it is quite difficult for users to drive vehicles safe, and to maintain and repair vehicles properly. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, several ways of research and development for the vehicle control and diagnosis system have been recently carried out. However, a lot of complicated problems and difficulties were arising due to the complexity of the developed system, degradation of the reliability for the vehicle performance control system, operational malfunction and so on. In this paper, for the purpose of solving the difficult problems and technical limitations, a system for vehicle performance which might be able to diagnose the reliability of vehicle performance by measuring and analyzing the real time performance of vehicle using the satellite telemetry technology was conmance oly defined and deehiced.hihe results derived from the cormance ofdvehiclactivities in this study shall be used as not only fundamental data but also materials for the detailed design for the implementation of vehicle performance diagnosis system in the near future.