Honda motor co., ltd. (20240106621). VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract

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VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Organization Name

honda motor co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Takumi Nomura of Tokyo (JP)

Tatsuroh Saitoh of Tokyo (JP)

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106621 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle control system with two electronic devices, where the first device generates and transmits time information to the second device, which adjusts its timer based on the received information.

  • The first electronic device includes:
    • A first timer unit
    • A generation unit that creates time information
    • A first transmission unit that sends time information and elapsed time information to the second electronic device
  • The second electronic device includes:
    • A second timer unit
    • A reception unit
    • An adjustment unit that modifies the second timer based on received time and elapsed time information

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in: - Vehicle navigation systems - Traffic management systems - Fleet tracking systems

Problems Solved

This technology helps in: - Synchronizing time data between electronic devices - Ensuring accurate timekeeping in vehicles - Improving coordination in vehicle systems

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include: - Enhanced efficiency in vehicle operations - Improved accuracy in time-sensitive applications - Better communication between vehicle components

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology can be utilized in: - Automotive industry for smart vehicles - Transportation companies for fleet management - Technology companies for integration in IoT devices

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology for time synchronization in vehicles. Another could be the use of wireless communication for transmitting time data between devices.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact vehicle safety?

This technology can improve safety by ensuring accurate time data for critical vehicle functions, but the specific safety benefits need to be further explored.

What are the potential cybersecurity risks associated with this system?

While the focus is on time synchronization and data transmission, it is important to consider the cybersecurity implications of transmitting sensitive information between electronic devices in vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

provided is a vehicle control system that includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device. the first electronic device includes: a first timer unit; a generation unit that generates time information indicating time counted by the first timer unit; and a first transmission unit that transmits the time information to the second electronic device, and also transmits, to the second electronic device, elapsed time information indicating elapsed time from the start of generation of the time information till transmission of the time information generated. the second electronic device includes: a second timer unit; a reception unit; and an adjustment unit that adjusts time counted by the second timer unit based on the time information and the elapsed time information received by the reception unit.