18489199. METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - 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
METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroki Takeishi of Machida-shi (JP)
METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18489199 titled 'METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for providing a delivery service by designating a vehicle as a delivery destination for a package and creating a delivery work plan for a delivery person based on the vehicle information. The method involves providing location information to the delivery person to track the vehicle's location during the delivery process.
- The method involves designating a vehicle as a delivery destination for a package.
- A delivery work plan is created for a delivery person based on the vehicle information.
- Location information is provided to the delivery person to track the vehicle's location.
- The delivery person can view the first location information indicating the area where the vehicle is located.
- Second location information is made viewable based on the delivery work plan and progress of delivery work, indicating the specific point where the vehicle is located.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the logistics industry for efficient package delivery services.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in tracking the location of the delivery vehicle in real-time, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Benefits
The method improves the efficiency of delivery services by providing accurate location information to the delivery person.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be used by delivery companies to optimize their delivery processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to vehicle tracking systems in the logistics industry that could be relevant to this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the method ensure the security and privacy of the vehicle and package information during the delivery process? 2. What measures are in place to handle any potential disruptions or delays in the delivery process?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method performed by an information processing apparatus configured to be used for providing a delivery service allowing a vehicle to be designated as a delivery destination for a package, the vehicle being used by a consignee, the method includes determining a delivery work plan for a delivery person based on vehicle information on the vehicle designated as the delivery destination for the package, making first location information viewable by the delivery person from a terminal apparatus, the first location information indicating an area in which the vehicle is located, and making second location information viewable by the delivery person from the terminal apparatus based on the delivery work plan and/or progress of delivery work by the delivery person, the second location information indicating a point at which the vehicle is located.
