18239434. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Shusuke Yamamoto of Tokyo (JP)

Chikara Okazaki of Gotemba-shi (JP)

Kohta Watatsu of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Hideyuki Tanaka of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Shinya Murase of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yuki Tatsumoto of Seto-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18239434 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an information processing device that acquires satellite images of ground areas captured by artificial satellites and controls onboard equipment installed on vehicles based on the analysis of these images.

• Acquisition section acquires satellite images of ground areas captured by artificial satellites.
• Control section analyzes the satellite images and controls onboard equipment on vehicles appearing in the images.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various industries such as agriculture, transportation, and urban planning for efficient monitoring and control of vehicles and equipment based on satellite imagery.

Problems Solved

1. Improved efficiency in controlling vehicles and equipment based on real-time satellite imagery analysis. 2. Enhanced accuracy in decision-making for vehicle operations through detailed satellite image analysis.

Benefits

1. Increased productivity and cost-effectiveness in various industries. 2. Enhanced safety and security measures through real-time monitoring and control of vehicles. 3. Improved resource management and optimization based on satellite image analysis.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing fleet management systems using satellite imagery analysis for improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of satellite imagery for monitoring and controlling vehicles in the military or aerospace industry.

How does the device ensure the accuracy of the satellite image analysis results?

The device may use advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to enhance the accuracy of the analysis results.

What types of vehicles and equipment can be controlled using this technology?

Various types of vehicles such as drones, autonomous vehicles, and agricultural machinery can be controlled based on the satellite image analysis results.

Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing device includes an acquisition section that acquires a satellite image of a ground area captured by an artificial satellite, and a control section that controls onboard equipment installed at a vehicle appearing in the satellite image based on an analysis result of the satellite image that the acquisition section has acquired.