18368076. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yusuke Kaneko of Toyota-shi (JP)

Junya Masui of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yui Nakamura of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Ai Fujimura of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Keisuke Tsujimoto of Toyota-shi (JP)

Tomoyuki Kuriyama of Hadano-shi (JP)

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368076 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that can determine the optimal joining point for a first vehicle and a second vehicle based on route information and current locations of other vehicles.

  • The apparatus acquires a request for a first vehicle to join up with a different vehicle.
  • It determines the joining cost for each of the other vehicles based on their current locations and the route information of the first vehicle.
  • It identifies a second vehicle and a joining point that satisfy a prescribed condition for the joining cost.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various scenarios where vehicles need to join up or form a convoy, such as:

  • Military operations: Vehicles can join up to form a coordinated convoy during military missions.
  • Carpooling services: Vehicles can be matched and join up to provide shared transportation for passengers.
  • Logistics and delivery services: Vehicles can join up to optimize delivery routes and improve efficiency.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the following problems:

  • Inefficient joining of vehicles: Without this technology, vehicles may join up at suboptimal locations, leading to increased travel time and fuel consumption.
  • Lack of coordination: Vehicles may struggle to find the best joining point, resulting in disorganized formations and potential safety risks.
  • Ineffective route planning: Without considering the joining cost, route planning may not account for the most efficient joining points.

Benefits

The use of this technology offers several benefits:

  • Improved efficiency: By determining the optimal joining point, vehicles can minimize travel time and fuel consumption.
  • Enhanced coordination: Vehicles can join up in a more organized and synchronized manner, improving safety and effectiveness.
  • Optimized route planning: Considering the joining cost allows for better route planning, leading to more efficient overall transportation operations.


Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus comprising a controller comprising at least one processor configured to perform: acquiring a request that a first vehicle join up with a different vehicle; determining on the basis of a piece of route information indicating a travel route for the first vehicle and current locations of a plurality of vehicles different from the first vehicle, a joining cost related to joining up with the first vehicle for each of the plurality of vehicles; determining a second vehicle that is to join up with the first vehicle and a joining point such that the joining cost satisfies a prescribed condition.

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