18471290. VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroto Tomida of Tokyo-to (JP)
Ryosuke Kobayashi of Nagakute-shi (JP)
Satoshi Komamine of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Makoto Akahane of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Haruki Oguri of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18471290 titled 'VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle management apparatus described in the patent application is designed to manage a vehicle for delivery loaded with packages. The apparatus includes a controller that can detect when the vehicle has stopped and determine whether the driver is making a delivery based on vehicle data. If the driver is making a delivery, the controller can lock the door of the vehicle.
- The vehicle management apparatus is configured to manage a vehicle for delivery loaded with packages.
- The controller can detect when the vehicle has stopped.
- Based on vehicle data, the controller can determine whether the driver is making a delivery.
- If the driver is making a delivery, the controller can lock the door of the vehicle.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the logistics industry for managing delivery vehicles and ensuring the security of packages during transit.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in ensuring the safety and security of packages during delivery by controlling access to the vehicle's cargo area.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in managing delivery operations, enhanced security for packages, and better control over the delivery process.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology is in the courier and e-commerce industries, where efficient and secure delivery of packages is crucial.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing vehicle tracking and management systems used in the logistics industry.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine if the driver is making a delivery based on vehicle data?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the criteria or parameters used by the controller to determine if the driver is making a delivery.
Are there any limitations to the locking mechanism of the door in certain situations?
The patent application does not mention any potential limitations or scenarios where the locking mechanism of the door may not work effectively.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle management apparatus is configured to manage a vehicle for delivery loaded with one or more packages. The vehicle management apparatus includes a controller configured to, upon detecting that the vehicle has stopped, determine, based on vehicle data indicating a status of the vehicle, whether a driver of the vehicle is making a delivery, and control a door of the vehicle to lock in a case in which it has been determined that the driver is making a delivery.
