Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240103841). VEHICLE CONTROLLER, PROGRAM UPDATING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PROGRAM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROLLER, PROGRAM UPDATING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROLLER, PROGRAM UPDATING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PROGRAM - 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
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, PROGRAM UPDATING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PROGRAM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Akira Hayashidera of Nisshin-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROLLER, PROGRAM UPDATING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103841 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROLLER, PROGRAM UPDATING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM THAT STORES PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a vehicle controller that can update its control program based on data acquired from a device outside the vehicle through a network, without interrupting the execution of the current control program.
- The vehicle controller includes an execution unit to run the control program.
- It has a storage unit with separate areas for storing the current control program and the updated version of the program.
- An update unit is responsible for storing the updated program in the storage unit based on data received from an external device.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, drones, and other unmanned systems that require remote updates to their control programs.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of updating a vehicle's control program without interrupting its operation, ensuring continuous and efficient performance.
Benefits
- Allows for seamless updates to the vehicle's control program. - Enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the vehicle controller. - Improves overall system reliability and performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in the automotive industry for self-driving cars, in the aerospace industry for drones, and in the military for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be systems that allow for remote updates of software in electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers.
Unanswered Questions
How does the update unit determine when to store the updated program in the storage unit?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific criteria or triggers that prompt the update unit to store the updated program in the storage unit.
What security measures are in place to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the update data acquired from external devices?
The abstract does not mention any security protocols or mechanisms to verify the legitimacy of the update data received from external devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle controller includes: an execution unit configured to execute a control program for controlling a vehicle; a storage unit having a first program storage area to store the control program and a second program storage area to store an update program that is an updated version of the control program and created based on update data acquired from a device located outside the vehicle through a network; and an update unit that stores the update program in the second program storage area based on the update data, regardless of whether the execution unit is executing the control program.
