Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240135438). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yoshito Ishijima of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Yosuke Nitta of Kashiwa-shi Chiba-ken (JP)

Yu Hamada of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240135438 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an information processing apparatus that facilitates the retrofitting of a vehicle component based on the lease agreement of the vehicle. The apparatus collects information on the lease agreement and the desired vehicle component from the user, and presents a payment method for the component based on the lease agreement status.

• Information processing apparatus for vehicle component retrofitting:

   * Accepts orders for retrofitting vehicle components based on lease agreement.
   * Acquires lease agreement information and component designation from user.
   * Presents payment method based on lease agreement status.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in the automotive industry for streamlining the process of retrofitting vehicle components based on lease agreements.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently managing the retrofitting of vehicle components in accordance with lease agreements, ensuring compliance and convenience for users.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include a simplified process for users to retrofit vehicle components, accurate payment calculation based on lease agreement status, and improved overall user experience.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology could be in automotive service centers that offer retrofitting services for leased vehicles, providing a seamless and user-friendly experience for customers.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art in this field may include systems or methods for managing vehicle component retrofits, lease agreement information processing, and payment calculation based on lease terms.

How does the information processing apparatus ensure the security of user data during the retrofitting process?

The security measures implemented by the information processing apparatus to protect user data during the retrofitting process are not specified in the abstract.

What types of vehicle components can be retrofitted using this technology?

The specific types of vehicle components that can be retrofitted using this technology are not mentioned in the abstract.

Original Abstract Submitted

an information processing apparatus accepts orders for a vehicle component to be retrofitted to the vehicle subject to the lease agreement. the controller of the information processing apparatus acquires information on the vehicle lease agreement by a user. the controller also accepts the designation of the vehicle component from the user. in addition, the controller presents the user with a payment method for the vehicle component based on the status of payment in the lease agreement.