18381708. MANAGEMENT APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Motofumi Kamiya of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Hiroki Takeishi of Machida-shi Tokyo-to (JP)

MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18381708 titled 'MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The management apparatus described in the abstract is a controller that manages a power supply vehicle and notifies a user of the result of determining whether the power supply vehicle can supply power to the user's vehicle under specified conditions set by the user.

• The controller can notify the user of the determination result based on specified conditions such as user-specified position and time.
• The controller can accept reservations for the power supply vehicle to supply power to the user's vehicle.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in electric vehicle charging stations, fleet management systems, and smart grid infrastructure.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently managing power supply vehicles and providing users with information on whether their vehicle can be charged under specified conditions.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, optimized power supply vehicle utilization, and enhanced control over power distribution.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include electric vehicle charging networks, smart city infrastructure projects, and energy management systems for businesses.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be existing reservation systems for electric vehicle charging stations or fleet management software that includes power supply vehicle management features.

How does the controller determine if the power supply vehicle can supply power to the user's vehicle under specified conditions?

The controller likely uses data on the availability of the power supply vehicle, the location of the user's vehicle, and the requested time to make this determination.

What kind of notifications does the controller provide to the user regarding the power supply vehicle's availability?

The controller may provide notifications on whether the reservation was successful, the estimated time for the power supply vehicle to arrive, and any changes in the availability status.

Original Abstract Submitted

A management apparatus includes a controller configured to manage a power supply vehicle. The controller is configured to notify a user of a result of a determination of whether the power supply vehicle can supply power to a vehicle of the user under specified conditions that include a position specified by the user and a time specified by the user. The controller is configured to accept a reservation for the power supply vehicle to supply power to the vehicle of the user.