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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2006
Kazuyuki Shiiba, Susono, JP;
Kunihiro Iwatsuki, Toyota, JP;
Yukihiro Ikeda, Toyota, JP;
Masayoshi Hoshino, Toyota, JP;
Akira Matsui, Toyota, JP;
Kazuyuki Shiiba, Susono, JP;
Kunihiro Iwatsuki, Toyota, JP;
Yukihiro Ikeda, Toyota, JP;
Masayoshi Hoshino, Toyota, JP;
Akira Matsui, Toyota, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-shi, JP;
Abstract
A deceleration control apparatus for a vehicle including a controller that performs deceleration control based on a first target deceleration set based on a distance to a starting point of an upcoming curve, when the deceleration control for the curve is started at a position distant from the starting point of the curve; and that performs the deceleration control based on a second target deceleration set based on a lateral acceleration that is estimated to be detected when the vehicle passes the starting point of the curve, when the deceleration control for the curve is started at a position close to the starting point of the curve. With this apparatus, it is possible to perform the deceleration control that provides drive assist according to the intention of the driver and that enhances driving convenience for the driver.