Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240135307). METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hiroki Takeishi of Machida-shi (JP)

METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240135307 titled 'METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for providing a delivery service where a vehicle is designated as a delivery destination for a package, and a delivery work plan is determined for a delivery person based on the vehicle information. The delivery person can view location information indicating the area where the vehicle is located and a specific point where the vehicle is located.

  • The method involves designating a vehicle as a delivery destination for a package.
  • A delivery work plan is created for a delivery person based on the vehicle information.
  • Location information is provided to the delivery person, showing the area and specific point where the vehicle is located.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various delivery services, such as food delivery, courier services, and e-commerce deliveries.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in optimizing delivery routes, improving efficiency in delivery services, and providing real-time location information to delivery personnel.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include faster delivery times, improved customer satisfaction, and better coordination between delivery personnel and vehicles.

Potential Commercial Applications

Commercial applications of this technology could include delivery companies, logistics companies, e-commerce platforms, and transportation services.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be GPS tracking systems used in delivery services to track the location of vehicles and optimize delivery routes.

Unanswered Questions

How does the method ensure the security and privacy of the vehicle and package during the delivery process?

The method does not provide details on how security and privacy concerns are addressed during the delivery process.

What measures are in place to handle unexpected delays or changes in the delivery plan?

The method does not mention any contingency plans for unexpected delays or changes in the delivery plan.


Original Abstract Submitted

a method performed by an information processing apparatus configured to be used for providing a delivery service allowing a vehicle to be designated as a delivery destination for a package, the vehicle being used by a consignee, the method includes determining a delivery work plan for a delivery person based on vehicle information on the vehicle designated as the delivery destination for the package, making first location information viewable by the delivery person from a terminal apparatus, the first location information indicating an area in which the vehicle is located, and making second location information viewable by the delivery person from the terminal apparatus based on the delivery work plan and/or progress of delivery work by the delivery person, the second location information indicating a point at which the vehicle is located.