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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2023
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Kia Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Tae Ho Lee, Seoul, KR;
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Seoul, KR;
Kia Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A vehicle control apparatus includes a sensor device that obtains position information and driving information of a vehicle, a communication device that receives traffic light information related to at least one traffic light associated with the position information from the outside thereof, and a controller configured for determining whether to provide a service prohibited for use while the vehicle is traveling, depending on a remaining time until a signal for allowing the vehicle to drive is turned on, which is determined based on at least one of the position information, the driving information, the traffic light information, or a combination thereof.