Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240121359). TERMINAL APPARATUS simplified abstract
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TERMINAL APPARATUS
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Jorge Pelaez of Kawaguchi-shi (JP)
TERMINAL APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240121359 titled 'TERMINAL APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a terminal apparatus that includes a communication interface, a transparent panel for displaying an image and accepting drawings, a display superimposed on the transparent panel, an imager to capture an image of the user, and a controller for communication. The controller can receive information from another terminal apparatus, such as a model image of another user and a drawn image by the other user, and display these on the terminal apparatus.
- Communication interface for data transfer
- Transparent panel for displaying images and accepting drawings
- Imager for capturing user images
- Controller for communication and data processing
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in virtual meetings, online collaboration tools, and interactive digital art platforms.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of enhancing remote communication by providing a more interactive and engaging experience for users.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user engagement, enhanced visual communication, and increased collaboration in virtual environments.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include video conferencing software, digital whiteboard tools, and online education platforms.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be interactive whiteboards or digital drawing tablets that allow users to draw and share images in real-time during online meetings or presentations.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology ensure user privacy and data security?
The patent application does not provide details on how user privacy and data security are maintained while capturing and sharing user images and drawings. This is an important aspect to consider, especially in applications where sensitive information may be shared.
What are the limitations of the technology in terms of image quality and drawing accuracy?
The patent application does not address the potential limitations of the technology in terms of image quality captured by the imager and the accuracy of drawings displayed on the transparent panel. Understanding these limitations is crucial for determining the practical applications of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
a terminal apparatus includes a communication interface, a transparent panel configured to display an image and accept a drawing, a display superimposed on the transparent panel, an imager disposed near the display and configured to capture an image of a user, and a controller configured to communicate using the communication interface. the controller is configured to receive, from another terminal apparatus, information for displaying a model image representing another user who uses the other terminal apparatus based on a captured image of the other user, and information on a drawn image drawn by the other user using a drawing tool on a transparent panel of the other terminal apparatus, and to display the model image on the display of the terminal apparatus and a hand image of a hand of the other user holding the drawing tool and the drawn image on the transparent panel of the terminal apparatus.
