18053258. OPERATION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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OPERATION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yoshinori Hasebe of Owariasahi-shi (JP)

OPERATION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18053258 titled 'OPERATION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an operation management apparatus that uses performance data to predict ride demand for vehicles and determine their operation schedule. It also acquires status data of users to further refine the ride demand prediction and introduces additional vehicles when needed.

  • The apparatus includes a controller that acquires performance data indicating vehicle usage records.
  • Based on the performance data, the controller predicts ride demand.
  • During time slots with high predicted ride demand, vehicles are operated as regularly scheduled vehicles.
  • During time slots with low predicted ride demand, vehicles are operated as non-scheduled vehicles.
  • The controller acquires status data indicating the existence status of a user when each vehicle is operated as a regularly scheduled vehicle.
  • The status data is used to predict ride demand during the remaining time of the time slot.
  • If the predicted ride demand is high, an additional vehicle is introduced onto the route for the remaining time.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various transportation systems, such as:

  • Ride-sharing services: Optimizing vehicle scheduling and predicting demand to efficiently serve users.
  • Public transportation: Improving the allocation of buses or trains based on predicted demand.
  • Delivery services: Optimizing delivery routes and introducing additional vehicles during peak demand.

Problems Solved

The operation management apparatus addresses the following problems:

  • Inefficient vehicle scheduling: By predicting ride demand, vehicles can be operated as regularly scheduled or non-scheduled vehicles, optimizing their utilization.
  • Insufficient capacity: By introducing additional vehicles based on predicted demand, the system can better accommodate users during peak times.
  • Inaccurate demand prediction: By acquiring status data of users, the apparatus refines the ride demand prediction, improving its accuracy.

Benefits

The use of this technology offers several benefits:

  • Improved efficiency: Optimal vehicle scheduling and introduction of additional vehicles lead to better resource utilization.
  • Enhanced user experience: By accurately predicting and meeting ride demand, users experience reduced wait times and improved service.
  • Cost savings: Efficient vehicle utilization and improved demand prediction can lead to cost savings for transportation service providers.


Original Abstract Submitted

An operation management apparatus includes a controller that acquires performance data indicating a usage record of vehicles, predicts, based on the performance data, a ride demand, determines to operate each vehicle as a regularly scheduled vehicle during the time slot when a first predicted value of the ride demand is higher than a first threshold, determines to operate each vehicle as a non-scheduled vehicle during the time slot when the first predicted value is not higher than the first threshold, acquires status data indicating an existence status of a user when each vehicle is operated as a regularly scheduled vehicle during the time slot, predicts a ride demand during a remaining time of the time slot based on the status data, and determines to introduce an additional vehicle onto the route for the remaining time when a second predicted value of the ride demand is higher than a second threshold.

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