Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240127386). CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL 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
CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hirohiko Morikawa of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240127386 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The control device described in the patent application is designed to monitor a vehicle's status and user activity using sensor information. It determines if the vehicle is parked and if the user is staying in the vehicle based on specific time thresholds.
- The control unit acquires sensor information from a sensor in the vehicle.
- It determines if the vehicle is parked based on the sensor information.
- It determines if the user is staying in the vehicle based on the sensor information.
- It estimates that the user is staying in the vehicle when the parking time exceeds a first reference value and the staying time of the user exceeds a second reference value.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Vehicle security systems
- Fleet management solutions
- Smart parking systems
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Preventing unauthorized access to parked vehicles
- Monitoring user activity in vehicles
- Enhancing overall vehicle security
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved vehicle security
- Enhanced user safety
- Efficient monitoring of vehicle and user activity
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be commercially applied in:
- Automotive industry
- Security companies
- Smart city infrastructure development
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing vehicle security systems that monitor vehicle status and user activity, but may not specifically focus on determining if the user is staying in the vehicle based on time thresholds.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit differentiate between a user staying in the vehicle and a user briefly stepping out?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the control unit distinguishes between a user staying in the vehicle for an extended period and a user briefly stepping out. Further information on the algorithms or mechanisms used for this differentiation would be helpful.
What measures are in place to ensure user privacy and data security in this system?
The patent application does not address the potential privacy and data security concerns that may arise from monitoring user activity in a vehicle. It would be important to understand the safeguards and protocols in place to protect user information and ensure data security.
Original Abstract Submitted
a control device that is communicably connected to a vehicle includes a control unit. the control unit executes acquisition of sensor information from a sensor provided in the vehicle, determination of whether the vehicle is parked based on the sensor information, determination of whether a user is staying in the vehicle based on the sensor information, and estimation that the user is staying in the vehicle when a parking time of the vehicle exceeds a first reference value and a staying time of the user exceeds a second reference value.
