17942544. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE OCCUPANCY STATUS OF A PARKING LOT simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE OCCUPANCY STATUS OF A PARKING LOT

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takamasa Higuchi of Mountain View CA (US)

Kentaro Oguchi of Mountain View CA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE OCCUPANCY STATUS OF A PARKING LOT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17942544 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE OCCUPANCY STATUS OF A PARKING LOT

Simplified Explanation

The system described in the patent application is designed to count the number of non-parked vehicles in a parking lot based on sensor data received from vehicles in the lot, and then determine the occupancy status of the parking lot.

  • Processor and memory in communication with each other
  • Instructions in memory executed by processor
  • Counting non-parked vehicles in parking lot based on sensor data
  • Determining occupancy status of parking lot based on number of non-parked vehicles

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as parking management, smart cities, and transportation systems.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in efficiently monitoring and managing parking spaces, reducing congestion, and improving overall traffic flow.

Benefits

The system provides real-time data on parking lot occupancy, allowing for better decision-making and optimization of parking resources.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Smart Parking Solutions: Optimizing Parking Space Usage with Sensor Technology"

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle privacy concerns related to collecting sensor data from vehicles?

The patent application does not provide details on how privacy issues are addressed in the implementation of the system.

What is the cost of implementing this technology in a parking lot?

The patent application does not discuss the financial implications or cost-effectiveness of deploying this system.


Original Abstract Submitted

A system includes a processor and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to count, based on sensor data received from vehicles located in a parking lot, the number of non-parked vehicles located in the parking lot within a time period. The instructions further cause the processor to determine an occupancy status of the parking lot based on the number of non-parked vehicles located in the parking lot.