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    SUMMARY The invention relates to a method for assessing the accident risk when driving a vehicle, (100; 110) comprising the steps of: - continuously sensing (s410) an ambient configuration while driving said vehicle (100; 110); - continuously determine (s420) driving characteristics of the vehicle (100; 110); - continuously registering (s430) said ambient configuration to create and provide an idea of selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehicle; - on the basis of said driving characteristics and said perception, assess (s440) accident risk related to the passing environment of the vehicle (100; 110). The invention also relates to a computer program product comprising program code (P) for a computer (200; 210) for implementing a method according to the invention. The invention also relates to a device and a vehicle equipped with the device. Figure 2 for publication
    公开号:SE1250747A1
    申请号:SE1250747
    申请日:2012-07-02
    公开日:2014-01-03
    发明作者:Bas Oremus
    申请人:Scania Cv Ab；
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    专利说明:

    1015202530WO 2011/157288 describes a system for detecting location, timetable andtravel time to estimate barrier crossing using historical travel data,for example associated with ferry traffic, using a digital map.
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAn object of the present invention is to provide a novel andadvantageous procedure for assessing the risk of an accident when performing avehicle.
    Another object of the invention is to provide a new and advantageousdevice and a new and advantageous computer program for assessingaccident risk when driving a vehicle.
    A further object of the invention is to provide a method, adevice and a computer program to provide increased security atdriving a vehicle.
    A further object of the invention is to provide a method, adevice and a computer program to achieve robust and reliableassessment of risk of collision with stationary objects.
    These objects are achieved by a procedure for assessing accident riskdriving a vehicle according to claim 1.
    According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of judgingaccident risk when driving a vehicle, including the steps of:continuously sense an ambient configuration while performingsaid vehicle;- to continuously determine the performance characteristics of the vehicle.1015202530continuously register said ambient configuration to create andprovide an opinion regarding the selected characteristics of the ofthe vehicle passed the surroundings; and- on the basis of said performance characteristics and said perception,assess accident risk related to the environment passed by the vehicle.
    By saving and reusing ambient configuration information cana procedure for assessing collision risk with solid objects is provided.
    The innovative procedure provides a robust warning systemand decision support for a driver of a vehicle.
    Said assessment may include consideration of vehicle configuration.
    In this case, assessment of collision risk can be performed on the basis of for the vehiclespecific configuration is achieved, which means further elevatedsecurity under one aspect of the innovative process.
    Said performance characteristics may include upcoming itineraries. Herebyadvantageous opportunity is provided to predict a future collision witha fixed object, enabling a driver of the vehicle to take appropriateactions before a potential collision.
    Accident risk can be presented to an operator of the vehicle. In this case, a good canthe basis for the decision of action is presented to a driver of the vehicle.
    Said selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehiclemay include the position and configuration of solid objects of saidenvironment. In this case, a clear picture of fasting associated with collision riskobjects in an ambient configuration are provided.
    The procedure is easy to implement in existing vehicles. Software toassess the risk of an accident when driving a vehicle according to the invention caninstalled in a control unit of the vehicle during its manufacture. One1015202530buyers of the vehicle can thus be given the opportunity to choose the function of the procedureas an option. Alternatively, software may include program code to executethe innovative procedure for assessing the risk of accidents when performing avehicle is installed in a control unit of the vehicle when upgrading at aservice station. In this case, the software can be loaded into a memory in the control unit.
    Implementation of the innovative procedure is thus cost-effective, inespecially since no additional sensors or components are neededinstalled in the vehicle according to an aspect of the invention. Necessaryhardware can today already be arranged in the vehicle. The inventionthus provides a cost-effective solution to the aboveproblems.
    Software that includes program code to assess accident risk atdriving a vehicle can be easily updated or replaced. Furthermore, differentparts of the software that include program code to assess accident risk atdriving a vehicle is replaced independently. This modularconfiguration is advantageous from a maintenance perspective.
    According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an apparatus for judgingaccident risk when driving a vehicle, including:means for continuously sensing an ambient configuration belowdriving said vehicle;means for continuously determining the performance characteristics of the vehicle,means for continuously registering said ambient configuration tocreate and provide an opinion regarding selected characteristics ofthe environment passed by the vehicle;means for, on the basis of said performance characteristics and saidperception, assess accident risk related to the environment passed by the vehicle.
    Said means for assessing accident risk may be arranged to be taken into accountto said vehicle configuration.1015202530Said performance characteristics may include upcoming itineraries.
    Said selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehiclemay include the position and configuration of solid objects of saidenvironment.
    The device may further comprise means for presenting an accident risk to oneoperator of the vehicle.
    The above objects are also achieved with a vehicle that includesthe device for assessing the risk of accidents when driving a vehicle.
    The vehicle can be a truck, bus or car.
    According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a computer program forassess the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, where the said computer programincludes program code to cause an electronic controller or anothercomputer connected to the electronic control unit to perform the steps according to somethingof claims 1-5.
    According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a computer program forassess the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, where the said computer programincludes program code stored on a computer readable medium forcause an electronic controller or other computer connected to itelectronic control unit to perform the steps according to any one of claims 1-5.
    According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a computer software productcomprising a program code stored on a computer readable medium forperforming the method steps according to any one of claims 1-5, when saidcomputer programs run on an electronic controller or other computer connectedto the electronic control unit.
    According to one aspect of the invention, the use of forward-facing devices is made possiblesensors, such as one or more video cameras and / or cameras1015202530and / or one or more radar units. This makes it possible to reuseregistered and saved data generated by said forward-facing sensors in onelater stage, for example when a trailer of the vehicle is already passingdetected stationary objects, or when the vehicle is reversing.
    The invention differs in this respect from existing systems where, for example, oneemergency brake function can be activated on the basis of information from forward-facingsensors where there is a risk of collision with a moving or stationary object,when said object is still within an active field of view for themforward sensors.
    The invention advantageously provides an opportunity to use alreadyregistered information about stationary objects in an environment configuration atsituations where said sensors do not cover said object in a field of view thereof.
    Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the present inventionthe invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following details, as wellvia the practice of the invention. While the invention is described below,it will be apparent that the invention is not limited to those specifically describedthe details. Those who have access to the teachings herein will recognizeadditional applications, modifications and incorporations within othersareas which are within the scope of the invention.SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSFor a more complete understanding of the present invention and furtherpurposes and benefits thereof, reference is now made to the following detaileddescription to be read together with the accompanying drawings there equallyreference numerals refer to equal parts in the various figures, and in which:Figure 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle, according to an embodiment ofthe invention;1015202530Figure 2 schematically illustrates a subsystem of the vehicle shown in Figure 1, according toan embodiment of the invention;Figure 3a schematically illustrates a first exemplary traffic situation;Figure 3b schematically illustrates a second exemplary traffic situation;Figure 4a schematically illustrates a flow chart of a method, according to aembodiment of the invention;Figure 4b schematically illustrates in further detail a flow chart over onemethod, according to an embodiment of the invention; andFigure 5 schematically illustrates a computer, according to an embodiment ofthe invention.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURESReferring to Figure 1, a side view of a vehicle 100 is shownThe exemplary vehicle 100 consists of a tractor 110 and a trailer 112.
    The vehicle can be a heavy vehicle, such as a truck or a bus. The vehiclecan alternatively be a car.
    Here, the term "link" refers to a communication link that may be onephysical cable, such as an opto-electronic communications cable, or anon-physical wiring, such as a wireless connection, such as a radio ormicroway link.
    Referring to Figure 2, a subsystem 299 of the vehicle 100 is shown.
    The subsystem 299 is arranged in the tractor 110. The subsystem 299 comprises afirst control unit 200.
    The first control unit 200 is arranged for communication with a firstsensor device 220 via a link L220. The first sensor device 220may include a camera device. The camera device can be a mono camera.
    The camera device can be a stereo camera. Said first sensor device220 is arranged to continuously generate images of an environment of the vehicle1015202530100. Said first sensor device 220 may be arranged to generate imagesof a vehicle 100 environment in real time. Said first sensor device 220is alternatively arranged to intermittently generate images of an environment ofthe vehicle 100. Said first sensor device 220 may be arranged tocontinuously filming an environment of the vehicle 100 as a video stream.
    The first sensor device 220 may include a suitable numberimage generating units, which can be mutually different in terms of e.g. field of viewAccording to a firstthe sensor device 220 a first camera having a field of view angle of 45 °and other performance. examples include itdegrees and an extent of up to 100 meters as well as a second camera thathas a field of view angle of 30 degrees and an extent of up to 200 meters.
    Said first and second cameras may have suitable respective field of view anglesand extensions. Fields of view of different imaging devices can be whole orpartially overlapping.
    Said first sensor device 220 is arranged to continuously transmit saidgenerated images to the first controller 200 via the L220 link. Said firstsensor device 220 is arranged to continuously transmit said generatedvideo stream to the first controller 200 via the L220 link.
    The first control unit 200 is arranged for communication with a secondsensor device 230 via a link L230. The second sensor device 230may include a radar unit. The flatter unit can be a mono-radar.
    The radar unit can be a stereo radar. Said second sensor device 230is arranged to continuously generate radar images of an environment of the vehicle100. Said second sensor device 230 may be arranged to generateradar images of an environment of the vehicle 100 in real time. Said otherssensor device 230 is alternatively arranged to intermittently generate radar imagesof an environment of the vehicle 100.1015202530The second sensor device 230 may include a suitable numberradar units, which can be mutually different in terms of e.g. field of view and otherperformance. According to one example, the second sensor device 230 includesa first radar unit having a field of view angle of 50 degrees and aextent of up to 60 meters and a second radar unit that has onefield of view of 10 degrees and an extension of up to 120 meters. Sagdafirst and second radar units may have appropriate respective field of view angles andextensions. Fields of view of different radar units can be completely or partiallyoverlapping.
    Said second sensor device 230 is arranged to continuously transmit saidgenerated radar images to the first control unit 200 via the link L230.
    The first control unit 200 is arranged to receive signals includingdatasensor device 230.from said first sensor device 220 and said secondThe first control unit 200 is arranged to process said receivedsignals from said first sensor device 220 to detect aenvironmental configuration including information on the position of solid objects andconfiguration. Said solid objects can, for example, be a curb orlastkaj. Said solid objects can be road signs, centrifuges, buildings,parked vehicles etc. Said first control unit 200 is arranged to storesaid received images and / or said detected ambient configuration ina memory in it.
    The first control unit 200 is arranged to process said receivedsignals from said second sensor device 230 to detect oneenvironmental configuration including information on the position of solid objects andconfiguration. Said solid objects can, for example, be a curb orlastkaj. Said solid objects can be road signs, centrifuges, buildings,parked vehicles etc. Said first control unit 200 is arranged to store101520253010said received images and / or said detected ambient configuration ina memory in it.
    Alternatively, image processing may be performed by said first sensor device 220and / or said second sensor device 230. In this case, said firstsensor device 220 and / or said second sensor device 230said ambient configuration and forward information about it tothe first control unit 200 via the links L220 and L230, respectively.
    The first control unit 200 is arranged for communication withpositioning means 240 via a link L240. Said positioning means 240 isarranged to continuously determine a prevailing position for the vehicle 100.
    Said positioning means may include a GPS receiver. Sagdapositioning means 240 may include a suitable gyro device. Sagdapositioning means are arranged to continuously determine a prevailing oneorientation of the vehicle 100, for example relative to a northerly direction. Sagdapositioning means 240 are arranged to continuously send signalsincluding information on a prevailing position and orientation of the vehicle 100to the first control unit 200 via the link L240.
    The first control unit 200 is arranged for communication with a thirdsensor device 250 via a link L250. Said third sensor device 250 isarranged to continuously determine a number of different vehicle parameters. Sagdavehicle parameters may include the prevailing gear angle of the vehicle 100,prevailing gear angular velocity of the vehicle 100, prevailing steering angle of the vehicle100, prevailing vehicle speed, prevailing wheel speed, etc.vehicle parameters can be used by the first control unit 200 tocalculate the performance characteristics of the vehicle 100. Here is the firstthe control unit 200 arranged to calculate a future route for the vehicle.
    An upcoming probable route can be predicted. Said first control unit200 is arranged to calculate said performance characteristics on the basis ofSagdaat least one vehicle parameter.101520253011The first control unit 200 is arranged for communication with onecommunication unit 260 via a link L260. Said communication unit260 may include a suitable user interface, by means of which an operatorof the vehicle can enter, for example, information on vehicle configuration. SagdaVehicle configuration information may include vehicle informationtotal length, type of trailer 112, possible overhang, etc. An operator ofthe vehiclevehicle configuration so that adequate assessments of accident risk atthe vehicle 100 cancommunication unit 260 may include a keypad, display screen,touch screen or other suitable means to interact with the firstthe control unit 200. According to an example, the necessary information is availablevehicle configuration pre-stored in a memory of the first control unit 200.100 may, where applicable, update information onperformance of an accomplished. SagdaThe first control unit 200 is arranged for communication withfeedback means 270 via a link L270. Said feedback means 270 canbe integrally designed with said communication unit 260. Alternativelysaid feedback means are separately designed as a single unit. Sagdafeedback means 270 may include a display screen, speakers orlighting device. The first control unit 200 is arranged to make an operatorof the vehicle warn that there is an accident risk when propelling the vehicle 100exists.
    According to one embodiment, said feedback means 270 can be arrangedto display an image representing the vehicle by means of said display screenillustrating an area of the vehicle where there is a risk of collision with a fixed objectexists.
    According to one embodiment, said feedback means 270 can be arrangedto emit an audible signal by means of said loudspeakers then risk of collision with one101520253012solid object exists. Said audio signal may include synthesized speech or apermanent or intermittent tone signal.
    According to one embodiment, said feedback means 270 can be arrangedto emit a permanent or intermittent light signal by means of, for example, a lampor LED when there is a risk of collision with a solid object.
    A second control unit 210 is provided for communication with the firstthe control unit 200 via a link L210. The second control unit 210 may bedetachably connected to the first control unit 200. The second control unit210 may be an external control unit for the vehicle 100. The second control unit210 may be arranged to perform the innovative process steps according tothe invention. The second control unit 210 can be used to overloadsoftware for the first control unit 200, in particular software for performingthe innovative procedure. The second control unit 210 may alternatively bearranged for communication with the first control unit 200 via an internalnetwork in the vehicle. The second control unit 210 may be arranged to performsubstantially the same functions as the first control unit 200, such as e.g.that on the basis of the received signals including ambient imagesor radar images)ambient configuration, position and orientation information regardingvehicle 100,driving a vehicle.(for example, video images including information aboutas well as performance characteristics, assess accident risk atFigure 3a schematically illustrates a first exemplary traffic situation. Figure 3aillustrates the vehicle 100 at a first time T1 and a second, subsequenttime T2. A driver of the vehicle 100 hereby intends to make oneturn maneuver eat to the right in the picture to round a raised road edge 300.
    The road edge 300 can in this case be identified as a fixed object, for exampleand sidewalk.101520253013Before the first time T1 is detectedambient configuration while driving said vehicle by means ofcontinuously onesaid first sensor device 220 and / or said second sensor device230. A field of view 320 for the first sensor device 220 at a given timetime is illustrated. Before the first time T1 is determined continuouslydriving characteristics of the vehicle. Before the first time T1continuously records said environment configuration to create andprovide an opinion regarding the selected characteristics of the ofthe vehicle passed the surroundings.
    At the first time T1, a calculation of a predicted route is performedPredpathl for the vehicle 100 by means of the first control unit on the basis ofvehicle parameters as described above. Furthermore, continuous risk is calculated forcollision with the fixed object 300 on the basis of e.g. vehicle configuration,predicted itinerary and ambient configuration. Risk of collision with itthe fixed object 300 can be continuously calculated after the time T1 and before itsecond time T2.
    According to this example, the first control unit 200 determines that the driver is offthe vehicle 100 appears to perform a turning maneuver that will involve riskfor collision with the solid object 300 at an area C of the vehicle 100,whereby the driver can be automatically warned by means of the feedback means 270before time T2 occurs. In this case, the driver of the vehicle 100 can ward offsaid potential collision with appropriate maneuvering, for example by pouringout further during the turning maneuver and / or braking.
    In this case, image history is used, ie processed images generated by said firstsensor means 220 and / or said other sensor means 230, as a basis forcalculation of collision risk with respect to a fixed object passed bythe driver. The processed images are generated by said first sensor means 220and / or said second sensor means 230 may according to an aspect of the inventionstored in a memory of the first controller 200 and used in a later one101520253014stage to assess the risk of collision with a fixed object in aambient configuration. With knowledge of vehicle configuration, one canpredicted movement movement Predpath2 regarding critical part of the vehicle100 is calculated. This predicted movement movement Predpath2 is determinedaccording to this example lie on the "wrong" side of the solid object 300, wherebyfuture (at time T2) collision risk can be determined.
    Figure 3b schematically illustrates a second exemplary traffic situation. Figure 3billustrates the vehicle 100 at a first time T1 and a second, subsequenttime T2. A driver of the vehicle 100 hereby intends to turn the vehicle 100and back against a fixed object 350 in the form of a loading dock.
    Before the first time T1, one is continuously sensedambient configuration while driving said vehicle by means ofsaid first sensor device 220 and / or said second sensor device230. A field of view 330 for the second sensor device 220 at a given timetime is illustrated. Before the first time T1 is registered continuouslysaid ambient configuration to create and provide oneperception regarding selected characteristics of the one passed by the vehiclethe surroundings.
    At the second time T2, a calculation of a predicted route is performedPredpath for the vehicle 100 by means of the first control unit 200 on the basis ofvehicle parameters as described above. Furthermore, continuous risk is calculated forcollision with the fixed object 350 on the basis of e.g. vehicle configuration,predicted itinerary and ambient configuration. After the second timeT2 continuously determines the performance characteristics of the vehicle 100. Risk ofcollision with the solid object 350 can be continuously calculated aftertime T2.
    According to this example, the first control unit 200 determines that the driver is offthe vehicle 100 appears to be performing a reversing maneuver which will involve risk101520253015for collision with the fixed object 350, whereby the driver can automaticallybe warned by the feedback means 270 before said potential collisionoccurs. In this case, the driver of the vehicle 100 can ward off said potentialcollision with a suitable maneuver, for example by reversing slowly andpour good supervision rear.
    In this case, image history is used, ie processed images generated by said firstsensor means 220 and / or said other sensor means 230, as a basis forcalculation of collision risk with respect to a fixed object passed bythe driver. The processed images are generated by said first sensor means 220and / or said second sensor means 230 may according to an aspect of the inventionstored in a memory of the first controller 200 and used in a later onestage to assess the risk of collision with a fixed object in aambient configuration. With knowledge of vehicle configuration, one canpredicted critical motion movement (rear end of trailer)of the vehicle 100 is calculated.
    Figure 4a schematically illustrates a flow chart of a method forassess the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, according to an embodiment ofthe invention. The method comprises a first method step s401. The roses401 includes the steps of:continuously sense an ambient configuration while performingsaid vehicle;- continuously determine the performance characteristics of the vehicle,continuously register said ambient configuration to create andprovide an opinion regarding the selected characteristics of the ofthe vehicle passed the surroundings; and- on the basis of said performance characteristics and said perception,assess accident risk related to the environment passed by the vehicle. After the rises401 terminates the procedure.101520253016Figure 4b schematically illustrates a flow chart of a method forassess the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, according to an embodiment ofthe invention.
    The method includes a first method step s410. Procedure step s410includes the step of continuously sensing an ambient configuration belowdriving said vehicle. This can be done by means of the firstthe sensor device 220 and / or the second sensor device 230. Afterthe process step s410 performs a subsequent process step s420.
    Method step s420 includes the step of continuously determiningdriving characteristics of the vehicle. This can be done by means of saidpositioning means 240 and said third sensor means 250. Afterthe process step s420 performs a subsequent process step s430.
    The method step s430 includes the step of continuously registering the saidenvironmental configuration to create and provide a perceptionregarding selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehicle.
    Step s430 may include said sensing ambient configurationimage processed and stored in a memory in the first control unit 200. Saidselected characteristics may refer to fixed objects such as traffic signs andcurbs. Said characteristics can bycommunication unit 260 or be stored in advance in a memory inthe control unit 200. After the procedure step s430, a subsequent one is performedprocedure step s440.selected manuallyThe process step s440 includes the step ofperformance characteristics and said perception, assess accident riskrelated to the environment passed by the vehicle. After the procedure step s440a subsequent procedure step s450 is performed.on the basis of the said101520253017The step step s450 includes the step of presenting an accident risk to oneoperator of the vehicle. This can be done by means of said feedback means270. After the step step s450, the procedure is terminated.
    Referring to Figure 5, a diagram of an embodiment of one is showndevice 500. The control units 200 and 210 described with reference toFigure 2 may in one embodiment comprise the device 500. The device 500includes a non-volatile memory 520, a data processing unit 510, and aread / write memory 550. The non-volatile memory 520 has a first memory portion 530wherein a computer program, such as an operating system, is stored for controlthe function of the device 500. Furthermore, the device 500 comprises a buscontroller, a serial communication port, an I / O device, an A / D converter, atime and date input and transfer unit, an event counter andan interrupt controller (not shown). The non-volatile memory 520 also hasa second memory part 540.
    A computer program P is provided which includes routines for judgingaccident risk when driving the vehicle 100 according to the innovative procedure.
    The computer program P includes routines for continuously sensing onedriving said vehicle 100.
    The computer program P includes routines for continuously determiningdriving characteristics of the vehicle 100. The computer program P includesroutines for continuously registering said ambient configuration toambient configuration undercreate and provide an opinion regarding selected characteristics ofthe environment passed by the vehicle. The computer program P includesroutines for on the basis of said performance characteristics and saidperception, assess accident risk related to of the vehicle 100 passedenvironment.
    The computer program P includes routines for performing said assessment onbasis of vehicle configuration. The computer program P includes routines for101520253018calculate the future route of the vehicle 100. The computer program P includesroutines for presenting accident risk to an operator of the vehicle 100.
    The computer program P includes routines for performing said assessment onbasis of information on the position and configuration of fixed objects of the saidenvironment.
    The computer program P can be stored in an executable manner or oncompressed in a memory 560 and / or in a read / write memory 550.
    When it is described that the data processing unit 510 performs a certain functionit should be understood that the data processing unit 510 performs a certain part ofthe program which is stored in the memory 560, or a certain part of the program whichis stored in the read / write memory 550.
    The data processing device 510 can communicate with a data port 599 viaa data bus 515. The non-volatile memory 520 is for communicationwith the data processing unit 510 via a data bus 512. The separate memory560 is intended to communicate with the data processing unit 510 via adata bus 511.the data processing unit 510 via a data bus 514. To the data port 599 canfor example links L210, L220, L230, L240, L250, L260 and L270 are connected (seeFigure 2).
    The read / write memory 550 is arranged to communicate withWhen data is received on data port 599, it is temporarily stored in the othermemory part 540. When received input temporarily hasthe data processing unit 510 prepared to perform code execution ona manner described above.stored, isAn electronic map can be stored in the memory 560. Location of the vehicleregarding position and orientation can be determined on the basis of informationdetermined by said positioning means and / or said thirdsensor device.101520253019In memory 560 can provide information on vehicle parameters and vehicle configurationis stored. Said information can be updated manually by means of saidcommunication unit 260. This can be done, for example, when connecting atrailer 112 to the tractor 110.
    According to one embodiment, signals received at the data port 599 includeinformation about a world configuration. Said signals can be imagesgenerated by the first sensor device 220 and / or the secondthe sensor device 230. Information about the external configuration can be savedin a suitable manner in the first control unit 200. According to one embodiment, images are savedgenerated by the first sensor device 220 and / or the secondthe sensor device 230 for one minute. According to one embodiment, images generated are savedof the first sensor device 220 and / or the second sensor device230 for five minutes. According to one embodiment, images generated by the first are savedthe sensor device 220 and / or the second sensor device 230 aappropriate time period, for example 10 seconds, 30 seconds or 10 minutes.
    Said saved images can form the basis for assessment of collision riskaccording to one aspect of the invention.
    According to one embodiment, signals received at the data port 599 includeinformation regarding gear angle, gear angle speed, steering wheel angle, wheel speedvehicle speed and vehicle acceleration.
    According to one embodiment, signals received at the data port 599 includeposition information determined by a positioning means 240.
    The received signals on the data port 599 can be used by the device500 to assess the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, according to thatinnovative procedure.101520Parts of the methods described herein may be performed by the device 500 by means ofof the data processing unit 510 running the program stored in the memory 560or read / write memory 550. When the device 500 is running the program, it is executedprocedures described herein.
    The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments ofthe present invention has been provided for the purpose of illustrating and describingthe invention. It is not intended to be exhaustive or restrictivethe invention to the described variants. Obviously many will comemodifications and variations to be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodimentswas selected and described to best explain the principles of the invention andits practical applications, thus enabling professionals to understandthe invention for different embodiments and with the different modifications asare suitable for the intended use.
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    [1]
    A method for assessing the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, (100; 110) comprising the steps of: - continuously sensing (s410) an ambient configuration while driving said vehicle (100; 110); continuously determining (s420) driving characteristics of the vehicle (100; 110), characterized by the steps of: - continuously registering (s430) said ambient configuration to create and provide an idea of selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehicle; - on the basis of said driving characteristics and said perception, assess (s440) accident risk related to the environment passed by the vehicle (100; 110).
    [2]
    Method according to claim 2, taking into account vehicle configuration. wherein said assessment comprises
    [3]
    A method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said driving characteristics include incoming route.
    [4]
    A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein accident risk is presented (s450) to an operator of the vehicle.
    [5]
    A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehicle include the position and configuration of solid objects of said environment.
    [6]
    An apparatus for assessing the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, comprising: - means for continuously sensing an ambient configuration while driving said vehicle; means for continuously determining driving characteristics of the vehicle, characterized by: - means for continuously registering said ambient configuration to create and provide a perception of selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehicle; means for assessing, on the basis of said driving characteristics and said perception, accident risk related to the environment passed by the vehicle.
    [7]
    Device according to claim 6, wherein said means for assessing accident risk are arranged to take into account vehicle configuration.
    [8]
    The device of claim 6 or 7, wherein said driving characteristics include incoming travel.
    [9]
    The device of any of claims 6-8, further comprising means for presenting accident risk to an operator of the vehicle.
    [10]
    The device of any of claims 6-9, wherein said selected characteristics of the environment passed by the vehicle include the position and configuration of solid objects in said environment.
    [11]
    A vehicle (100; 110) comprising a device according to any one of claims 6-10.
    [12]
    The vehicle (100; 110) of claim 111, wherein the vehicle is any of a truck, bus or passenger car.
    [13]
    A computer program (P) for assessing the risk of an accident while driving a vehicle, said computer program (P) comprising program code stored on a computer-readable medium for causing an electronic control unit (200; 500) or a computer. another computer (210; 500) connected to the electronic control unit (200; 500) to perform the steps according to any one of claims 1-5.
    [14]
    A computer program product comprising a program code stored on a computer readable medium for performing the method steps according to any one of claims 1-5, when said computer program is run on an electronic control unit (200; 500) or another computer (210; 500) connected to the electronic control unit (200; 500).
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