Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240109512). VEHICLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, VEHICLE, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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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)

Tetsuya Ide of Chofu-shi (JP)

Mayuko Abe of Tokyo-to (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 20240109512 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 loaded with packages for delivery. The controller in the apparatus is responsible for determining if the driver of the vehicle is making a delivery when the vehicle stops, based on vehicle data indicating the status of the vehicle, and controlling the door to lock in case a delivery is being made.

  • The vehicle management apparatus is configured to manage a vehicle loaded with one or more packages for delivery.
  • The controller in the apparatus is responsible for determining if the driver of the vehicle is making a delivery when the vehicle stops.
  • The determination is based on vehicle data indicating the status of the vehicle.
  • The controller can control the door of the vehicle to lock if it is determined that a delivery is being made.

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in the following areas:

  • Delivery services
  • Logistics companies
  • Transportation industry

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following issues:

  • Ensuring the security of packages during delivery
  • Streamlining the delivery process
  • Enhancing the efficiency of delivery operations

Benefits

The technology offers the following benefits:

  • Improved package security
  • Enhanced delivery tracking capabilities
  • Increased efficiency in delivery operations

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be commercially applied in:

  • Delivery companies
  • Transportation companies
  • E-commerce businesses

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of GPS tracking systems in delivery vehicles to monitor the location and status of packages during transit.

Unanswered Questions

How does the apparatus differentiate between regular stops and stops made for delivery purposes?

The patent application does not provide details on how the controller distinguishes between stops made for delivery and regular stops.

What measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access to the locked door during delivery?

The patent application does not mention any specific security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the locked door during delivery.


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.

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