18340029. TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Issei Nakashima of Tokyo-to (JP)
Toru Miyagawa of Seto-shi (JP)
Hideo Hasegawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yusuke Kinoshita of Tokyo-to (JP)
Takashi Homma of Tokyo-to (JP)
TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18340029 titled 'TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, TRAFFIC FACILITY CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a traffic facility control system that aims to ensure the physical safety and reduce the psychological burden on a moving person. The system includes a detection unit to determine the person's moving ability, a determination unit to assess their psychological state, and a control unit to manage the traffic facility based on these factors.
- The system detects the moving ability of a person
- It determines the psychological state of the person
- It controls a traffic facility near the person's current position, along their route, or at specific points on the route
- The control is based on the person's moving ability and psychological state
Potential Applications
This technology can have various applications in traffic management and safety systems, including:
- Pedestrian safety systems in urban areas
- Traffic control systems for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility
- Smart transportation systems that adapt to the needs and conditions of pedestrians
Problems Solved
The traffic facility control system addresses the following problems:
- Ensuring the physical safety of a moving person
- Reducing the psychological burden on individuals while navigating traffic
- Improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of traffic management systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced safety for pedestrians and individuals with limited mobility
- Reduced stress and anxiety for pedestrians while navigating traffic
- Improved traffic flow and management through adaptive control of traffic facilities
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a traffic facility control system capable of achieving both ensuring of physical safety of a moving person and reduction of a psychological burden on the moving person. The traffic facility control system according to the present disclosure includes: a detection unit configured to detect a moving ability of a person; a determination unit configured to determine a psychological state of the person; and a control unit configured to control a traffic facility installed at at least one of the vicinity of a current position of the person, a position on a route along which the person moves, or a position along the route based on the moving ability of the person and the psychological state of the person.
