18129532. VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING MACHINE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING MACHINE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Masatoshi Hayashi of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Josuke Yamane of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Daigo Fujii of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Yuki Tatsumoto of Seto-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Takurou Sakai of Setagaya-ku Tokyo (JP)

VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18129532 titled 'VEHICLE, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ISSUING MACHINE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a self-driving vehicle that can autonomously deliver packages. The vehicle is equipped with a control unit that communicates with an electronic signature issuing machine at the delivery destination. When the package is successfully matched with the delivery destination, the control unit acquires an electronic signature from the machine and drives the vehicle to leave the package at the destination.

• The vehicle is capable of autonomous package delivery.
• It communicates with an electronic signature issuing machine at the delivery destination.
• The control unit collates the package with the delivery destination.
• An electronic signature is acquired from the machine upon successful collation.
• The vehicle is then driven to leave the package at the delivery destination.

Potential Applications

• Efficient and convenient package delivery services.
• Reducing the need for human involvement in package delivery.

Problems Solved

• Eliminates the need for human drivers in package delivery, reducing costs and potential errors.
• Provides a reliable and efficient method for package collation and delivery.

Benefits

• Increased efficiency and speed in package delivery.
• Reduced costs and potential errors associated with human drivers.
• Improved convenience for customers receiving packages.

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle that autonomously delivers a package includes a control unit that executes communication with an electronic signature issuing machine installed at a delivery destination for collating the package with the delivery destination, acquires an electronic signature from the electronic signature issuing machine when a collation is achieved between the package and the delivery destination, and drives the vehicle such that the package is left at the delivery destination.