17949423. AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED VEHICLE POSITIONING simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
Contents
- 1 AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED VEHICLE POSITIONING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED VEHICLE POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED VEHICLE POSITIONING
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)
AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED VEHICLE POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17949423 titled 'AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED VEHICLE POSITIONING
Simplified Explanation
The method described in the patent application allows customers to use augmented reality to visualize the desired position of a vehicle at a designated pickup spot. This visualization includes the location and orientation of the vehicle within the surrounding environment to optimize passenger and cargo loading. The method then communicates this desired position to a ride-hailing service for the vehicle to be placed accordingly upon arrival.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Utilizing augmented reality for positioning vehicles at pickup spots - Visualizing desired vehicle position for optimal loading of passengers and cargo - Communicating desired position to ride-hailing service for implementation
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in ride-hailing services, logistics companies, and transportation industries to improve efficiency in vehicle positioning and loading.
Problems Solved
- Difficulty in accurately positioning vehicles at pickup spots - Inefficient loading of passengers and cargo into vehicles
Benefits
- Enhanced visualization of vehicle position - Improved passenger and cargo loading efficiency - Streamlined communication with ride-hailing services
Potential Commercial Applications
"Augmented Reality Vehicle Positioning Technology in Ride-Hailing Services"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to vehicle positioning technologies in the transportation industry, but specific examples would need to be researched.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle different types of vehicles, such as cars, vans, or trucks?
The patent application does not specify how the method adapts to various vehicle types and sizes for accurate positioning.
The patent application does not address any privacy implications of utilizing augmented reality for visualizing vehicle positions at pickup spots.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for utilizing augmented reality for positioning vehicles is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method enables a customer to visualize, by way of an augmented reality device, a desired position of a vehicle selected to arrive at a designated pickup spot. This may include visualizing, by way of the augmented reality device, the desired position within an environment surrounding the pickup spot. The desired position may include one or more of a location and orientation of the vehicle and may be selected to optimize loading of passengers and/or cargo into the vehicle. The method documents the desired position and communicates the desired position to a ride-hailing service to enable the vehicle to be placed in accordance with the desired position upon arriving at the designated pickup spot. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.
