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Aisin Seiki Develops Intelligent Parking Assist Technology

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Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., a leading Tier One automotive components supplier, has made a significant breakthrough in Intelligent Transportation Systems by developing a technology that can actually park a vehicle for its driver. The Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) uses an electrically-operated power steering system and back-up guide monitor technology to steer the car to a parking target position. This innovative system is designed to assist beginning drivers, drivers with difficulty in parking, and those who struggle with garage or parallel parking. With the cooperation of Toyota Motor Corporation, the IPA system has been installed on the new Japanese market Prius.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aisin Seiki has developed the Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) technology, which can park a vehicle for its driver, utilizing an electrically-operated power steering system and back-up guide monitor technology.
  • IPA automatically directs the vehicle to a parking target position by adjusting the vehicle speed according to the driver's operation and braking, requiring no steering wheel operation.
  • The driver simply needs to keep their foot lightly on the brake pedal, and the target parking position can be set by touch based on the camera image from the rear of the vehicle.
  • Aisin Seiki's Parking Assist System, a building block for the IPA, has been increasing in interest since the introduction of rear camera technology.
  • This system is now equipped on various Toyota models, including the Japanese-market Toyota ESTIMA van, Toyota Harrier, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Crown, and the DaimlerChrysler Maybach for the Japanese market.
  • Aisin Seiki has led the way in Image Processing Technology since the 1980s, providing a strong foundation for the development of ITS-related technologies.
  • The Aisin Group is a worldwide supplier of automotive components, with 24 manufacturing, R & D, and sales centers in North America and more than 6,000 employees globally.
  • In 2003, AWA (Aisin World) sales reached $1.5 billion.

Statistics:

  • 6,000 employees worldwide
  • 24 manufacturing, R & D, and sales centers in North America
  • $1.5 billion in sales in 2003
  • Since the introduction of rear camera technology, interest in Aisin Seiki's Parking Assist System has been increasing.

Sources:

  • Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. press release, Detroit, March 8 /PRNewswire/.
  • Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., corporate website.
  • Toyota Motor Corporation, corporate website.
  • AWA (Aisin World) website.
  • Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., annual report 2003.

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