17929046. DELIVERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Ryo Murakami of Susono-shi (JP)
Shinnosuke Shimokawa of Susono-shi (JP)
Junichi Mori of Nagakute-shi (JP)
Kensaku Shibata of Toyota-shi (JP)
Yuta Maniwa of Susono-shi (JP)
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17929046 titled 'DELIVERY MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND DELIVERY MANAGEMENT METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The control unit of a server described in this patent application is designed to manage the delivery of parcels. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The control unit receives delivery requests for parcels from a terminal used by a delivery requester.
- It selects a movable body (such as a delivery robot or drone) to deliver the parcel based on the receiver's address and operation information about multiple movable bodies.
- It sends an instruction to the terminal to carry the parcel in the selected movable body.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Parcel delivery services: This technology can be used by companies providing parcel delivery services to automate and optimize their delivery processes.
- E-commerce: Online retailers can utilize this technology to enhance their delivery operations and provide faster and more efficient shipping to their customers.
- Logistics and supply chain management: This technology can be integrated into logistics and supply chain systems to streamline the delivery of goods and improve overall efficiency.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Manual parcel sorting and delivery: This technology eliminates the need for manual sorting and delivery of parcels, reducing human effort and potential errors.
- Delivery route optimization: By considering operation information about multiple movable bodies and selecting the most suitable one for each delivery, this technology helps optimize delivery routes and reduce delivery time.
- Address-based parcel allocation: The system automatically assigns parcels to the most appropriate movable body based on the receiver's address, ensuring efficient and accurate delivery.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved delivery efficiency: By automating the parcel selection and allocation process, this technology helps increase delivery efficiency and reduce delivery time.
- Cost savings: The use of movable bodies for delivery can potentially reduce labor costs and increase operational cost-effectiveness.
- Enhanced customer experience: Faster and more accurate delivery can lead to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control unit of a server includes: a delivery request receiving unit configured to receive a delivery request for a parcel from a terminal of a delivery requester that requests a delivery of the parcel; a movable body selection unit configured to select a movable body that delivers the parcel, based on an address of a receiver of the parcel and operation information about a plurality of movable bodies that is periodically operated for each route, the address of the receiver being included in the delivery request; and a carry-in instruction sending unit configured to send a carry-in instruction to the terminal, the carry-in instruction being an instruction to carry the parcel in the selected movable body.
