Toyota offers use of advanced testing systems via licensing agreement

MANILA: Toyota IP Solutions has included the automaker’s standardized safety testing system for the development and validation of automotive emergency braking (AEB) systems as part of intellectual property (IP) that can be licensed for use by other companies.

This safety testing system, which is also being used by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International, was developed and patented through a partnership between the Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Transportation Active Safety Institute (IUPUI-TASI).

“Highly advanced systems are radically reshaping the transportation landscape, making drivers, occupants and vehicles into teammates – all working together safely and conveniently,” said Frederick Mau, Intellectual Property Counsel and Director of Patent Licensing for Toyota Motor North America.

Toyota is just one of many companies that offer AEB systems but while each uses a different technology to implement AEB systems, testing equipment and protocols have to be compatible amongst automakers.

The reason for compatibility is so that the testing systems can recognize the same obstacles no matter the AEB system. Things like bikers, pedestrians, dividers, guardrails, and even grass, for which the Toyota safety testing system is setup for.

“This new testing technology addresses gaps in evaluating and testing emerging safety technologies. CSRC is proud to lead this effort and our hope is that these protocols will enhance the safety of mobility and, ultimately, help the entire industry improve safety systems,” said Rini Sherony, Sr. Principal Engineer.

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