VEHICLE INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Tomoaki Miyazawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Ryota Nakabayashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Naoki Yomoda of Toyota-shi (JP)

Atsushi Mori of Miyoshi-shi (JP)

Hiroshi Inoue of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Tsukasa Kitazawa of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240311131 titled 'VEHICLE INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

The abstract describes a vehicle information processing device that manages the download, installation, and activation of update software for electronic control devices on vehicles. It also notifies users of any issues during the update process.

Processor manages download, installation, and activation of update software for electronic control devices on vehicles
Notification system alerts users of any problems during the update process
Update software is considered complete only when all stages (download, installation, activation) are successfully completed
Device ensures the update software is validated and stored properly on the electronic control device

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for updating electronic control devices in vehicles - Fleet management companies for maintaining a fleet of vehicles with updated software

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the update process for electronic control devices on vehicles - Ensuring proper installation and activation of update software - Providing notifications for any issues during the update process

Benefits: - Improved performance of electronic control devices on vehicles - Enhanced safety and security features through updated software - Simplified update process for users

Commercial Applications: Title: Vehicle Update Management System This technology can be used by automotive manufacturers, service centers, and fleet management companies to efficiently update and manage software on electronic control devices in vehicles. This can lead to improved performance, safety, and security features, ultimately enhancing the overall user experience.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include systems for updating software on electronic devices, such as computers and smartphones. Researchers can explore patents and publications in the automotive industry for similar technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the automotive industry may be conducting studies on the impact of software updates on vehicle performance and safety. Stay updated on industry publications and conferences for the latest research findings.

Questions about Vehicle Update Management System: 1. How does the device ensure the security of the update software during the installation process? The device may use encryption methods or authentication protocols to secure the update software during installation.

2. Can the processor handle updates for multiple electronic control devices simultaneously? The processor may have the capability to manage updates for multiple devices at once, depending on the system's design and specifications.

Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle information processing device includes a processor. the processor performs download by receiving update software for an electronic control device mounted on a vehicle. the processor performs installation by causing the electronic control device to store the downloaded update software. the processor performs activation by validating the installed update software. the processor makes a notification of which stage among the download, the installation, and the activation a trouble has occurred in when update to the update software is not successfully completed. the update to the update software is completed when all of the download, the installation, and the activation are completed.