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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2011
Masao Ueyama, Mishima, JP;
Yoji Kunihiro, Susono, JP;
Theerawat Limpibunterng, Susono, JP;
Takahiro Kojo, Gotenba, JP;
Masao Ueyama, Mishima, JP;
Yoji Kunihiro, Susono, JP;
Theerawat Limpibunterng, Susono, JP;
Takahiro Kojo, Gotenba, JP;
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Toyota-shi, JP;
Abstract
A vehicle drive-control device which executes trajectory control in which steered wheels are controlled so as to make the vehicle travel along a target trajectory. When the possibility exists that the travel direction of the vehicle may be changed by the trajectory control, at least one of an operation position of a steering input unit operated by a driver; a yaw angle of the vehicle; and a lateral position of the vehicle with respect to a lane is changed before a change in the travel direction is made, thereby giving occupants in the vehicle advance notice of the possibility of a change in vehicle travel direction caused by the trajectory control.