18340434. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuki Kuwayama of Yokohama-shi (JP)

Takeshi Fujiki of Shinagawa-ku (JP)

Rie Murai of Chiba-shi (JP)

Kohei Miwa of Suntoh-gun (JP)

Akira Miyamoto of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Tsuyoshi Okada of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yu Ito of Nagoya-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18340434 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

Abstract: The abstract of this patent application describes an information processing apparatus that controls a vehicle to drive automatically. The controller communicates with the vehicle through a communication interface. The vehicle is capable of towing a work vehicle and driving automatically on public roads.

  • The patent application is for an information processing apparatus that controls a vehicle to drive automatically.
  • The controller of the apparatus communicates with the vehicle through a communication interface.
  • The vehicle described in the patent application is capable of towing a work vehicle.
  • The vehicle is also capable of driving automatically on public roads.

Potential Applications:

  • Autonomous driving systems for vehicles that can tow work vehicles.
  • Integration of autonomous driving technology in vehicles capable of performing work tasks.
  • Improved efficiency and safety in industries that require towing of work vehicles.

Problems Solved:

  • The patent application addresses the need for an information processing apparatus that can control a vehicle to drive automatically.
  • It solves the problem of communication between the controller and the vehicle through a communication interface.
  • The patent application also addresses the need for vehicles that can tow work vehicles and drive autonomously on public roads.

Benefits:

  • The technology described in the patent application enables vehicles to drive automatically, reducing the need for human intervention.
  • The communication interface allows for seamless communication between the controller and the vehicle, enhancing the control and coordination of the vehicle's autonomous driving capabilities.
  • The ability of the vehicle to tow work vehicles expands its potential applications and increases efficiency in various industries.


Original Abstract Submitted

A controller of an information processing apparatus is configured to control a vehicle to drive automatically by communicating with the vehicle via a communication interface, the vehicle being capable of towing a work vehicle and of driving automatically on public roads.