18353136. CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Yoshiyuki Akimoto of Saitama (JP)
CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18353136 titled 'CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The control apparatus described in the patent application is designed to determine if electronic connection between two caravans is possible based on forward information and road information, and transmit this information to the second caravan if possible.
- Acquires forward information ahead of the first vehicle in a caravan
- Acquires road information based on location data and map data
- Determines if electronic connection between the first and second caravan is possible
- Transmits information to the second vehicle indicating the possibility of electronic connection
- Potential Applications:**
- Convoy communication systems for vehicles - Autonomous driving technology for caravans - Fleet management systems for transportation companies
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures safe and efficient communication between caravans - Helps in maintaining proper distance and coordination between vehicles in a caravan - Facilitates real-time data sharing between vehicles in a convoy
- Benefits:**
- Improved safety on the road - Enhanced communication and coordination within caravans - Increased efficiency in convoy operations
Original Abstract Submitted
A control apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire forward information ahead of a first vehicle in a first caravan, acquire road information based on location data and map data, determine, based on the forward information and the road information, whether or not electronic connection between the first caravan and a second caravan following the first caravan is possible, and transmit to a second vehicle in the second caravan first information indicating that the electronic connection is possible in a case where it is determined that the electronic connection is possible.
