18396105. CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hirohiko Morikawa of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18396105 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control device connected to a vehicle that can determine if the vehicle is parked and if a user is staying in the vehicle based on sensor information. It can estimate that the user is staying in the vehicle if the parking time exceeds a certain value and the user's staying time exceeds another value.
- Control device connected to a vehicle
- Executes acquisition of sensor information
- Determines if the vehicle is parked
- Determines if a user is staying in the vehicle
- Estimates user is staying if parking time and user's staying time exceed reference values
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the development of smart parking systems, vehicle security systems, and driver monitoring systems.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in enhancing vehicle security by detecting if a user is staying in the vehicle, which can prevent theft or unauthorized access.
Benefits
The technology provides an added layer of security for vehicles and can improve user safety by monitoring their presence in the vehicle.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the automotive industry for the development of advanced security and monitoring systems for vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include existing vehicle security systems that use sensors to detect movement or presence inside the vehicle.
What are the specific sensor technologies used in this control device?
The specific sensor technologies used in this control device are not mentioned in the abstract. Further details on the types of sensors employed and their capabilities would be necessary to fully understand the functionality of the device.
How does the control unit communicate with the user in case of detecting a potential threat?
The abstract does not provide information on how the control unit communicates with the user in case of detecting a potential threat. Details on the communication methods and alerts system would be essential to assess the effectiveness of the device in alerting users in such situations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device that is communicably connected to a vehicle includes a control unit. The control unit executes acquisition of sensor information from a sensor provided in the vehicle, determination of whether the vehicle is parked based on the sensor information, determination of whether a user is staying in the vehicle based on the sensor information, and estimation that the user is staying in the vehicle when a parking time of the vehicle exceeds a first reference value and a staying time of the user exceeds a second reference value.
