Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240119837). PARKING LOT, PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 PARKING LOT, PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PARKING LOT, PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT METHOD - 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
PARKING LOT, PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT METHOD
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
PARKING LOT, PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240119837 titled 'PARKING LOT, PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a parking lot system that includes a camera and recognition targets in each parking space to determine the usage status of each space.
- Each parking space in the lot has a recognition target for the camera to identify.
- The recognition target is positioned off-center within the parking space towards one side.
- The camera takes a picture of the parking spaces and uses the recognition targets to determine if a space is occupied or available.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in parking management systems, smart parking solutions, and automated parking guidance systems.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps in efficiently monitoring parking space occupancy, reducing the time spent searching for available spots, and improving overall parking lot management.
Benefits
The system provides real-time information on parking space availability, enhances user experience, optimizes parking lot utilization, and increases operational efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart Parking Lot Management System: Optimizing Space Utilization and User Experience"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing parking guidance systems that use sensors or cameras to monitor parking space occupancy, but the specific arrangement of recognition targets off-center within each space is a unique aspect of this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle situations where the recognition target is obstructed or not visible to the camera?
The patent application does not provide details on how the system addresses potential issues with obstructed or obscured recognition targets.
What measures are in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the recognition system in determining parking space usage status?
The patent application does not elaborate on the calibration process or error correction mechanisms to maintain the system's accuracy over time.
Original Abstract Submitted
a parking lot includes: a plurality of parking spaces arranged in series in a first direction; a camera configured to take a picture of the plurality of parking spaces; and a recognition target provided in each of the plurality of parking spaces. a usage status of each parking space is determined based on a result of recognition of the recognition target by the camera. each parking space includes a first parking space line and a second parking space line. the first parking space line is located closer to the camera than the second parking space line is in the first direction. the recognition target is arranged to be decentered from a center line between the first parking space line and the second parking space line toward a region on a side of the second parking space line.
