INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

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Tadahiro Kashiwai of Nagoya-shi Aichi (JP)

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

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18529224 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that compares fuel or power consumption between a first vehicle and multiple second vehicles on a specific road segment and maps the results on a road map.

**Key Features and Innovation:**

   - Acquiring data on fuel/power consumption of vehicles passing through a road segment.
   - Comparing consumption between a single vehicle and multiple vehicles.
   - Generating results based on the data and mapping them on a road map.

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in transportation planning, environmental impact assessments, and optimizing fuel efficiency in vehicles.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for analyzing and comparing fuel/power consumption patterns of different vehicles on specific road segments.

Benefits: - Helps in understanding and optimizing fuel efficiency. - Provides insights for road infrastructure planning. - Contributes to reducing environmental impact.

Commercial Applications: The technology could be valuable for transportation companies, urban planners, and government agencies looking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in their fleets and road networks.

Prior Art: Readers can explore existing patents related to vehicle fuel efficiency analysis and road mapping technologies for further insights.

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Questions about Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Analysis: 1. What are the potential implications of this technology on reducing carbon emissions in urban areas? 2. How can this technology be integrated into existing vehicle tracking systems for real-time fuel efficiency monitoring?

Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus acquires first data about an amount of fuel or power consumed when a first vehicle passes through a first road segment. Furthermore, the information processing apparatus acquires second data about amounts of fuel or power consumed when a plurality of second vehicles pass through the first road segment. Then, the information processing apparatus generates a result of comparing the fuel or power consumption amounts in the first road segment, between the first vehicle and the plurality of second vehicles, based on the first and second data, and maps the result of the comparison on the first road segment on a road map.