18357693. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yu Nagata of Chofu-shi (JP)

Ai Miyata of Sakai-shi (JP)

Satoshi Komamine of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Syouta Komatsu of Toyota-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18357693 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes an information processing apparatus that can acquire operation information related to the operation of a bus and generate a running route for a light vehicle based on this information.

  • The information processing apparatus acquires operation information related to the operation of a bus.
  • The controller of the apparatus generates a running route for a first vehicle, specifically a light vehicle, based on the acquired operation information.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Public transportation optimization: The information processing apparatus can be used to optimize the running routes of light vehicles, such as shuttles or taxis, based on the operation information of buses. This can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public transportation systems.
  • Traffic management: By generating running routes for light vehicles based on bus operation information, the technology can contribute to better traffic management by distributing the flow of vehicles more evenly and reducing congestion in certain areas.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Inefficient running routes: Without the information processing apparatus, light vehicles may not have access to operation information of buses, leading to inefficient running routes. This technology solves this problem by providing a means to generate optimized running routes based on the acquired information.
  • Lack of coordination in transportation systems: The technology addresses the issue of coordination between different types of vehicles in a transportation system. By utilizing bus operation information, the running routes of light vehicles can be better coordinated with the overall transportation network.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved efficiency: By generating optimized running routes, the technology can help reduce travel time and fuel consumption for light vehicles, leading to improved efficiency in transportation systems.
  • Enhanced passenger experience: Light vehicle passengers can benefit from more efficient and reliable transportation services as a result of the optimized running routes generated by the information processing apparatus.
  • Reduced traffic congestion: By distributing the flow of vehicles more evenly, the technology can contribute to reducing traffic congestion in certain areas, leading to smoother traffic flow and improved overall transportation experience.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus comprises a controller configured to execute: acquiring operation information that is information related to operation of a bus; and generating a running route for a first vehicle that is a light vehicle on the basis of the operation information.