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=INFORMATION PROVISION DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yu Sasaki of Tokyo-to (JP)|Yu Sasaki of Tokyo-to (JP)]][[Category:Yu Sasaki of Tokyo-to (JP)]]

[[:Category:Kazunao Yokoo of Misato-shi (JP)|Kazunao Yokoo of Misato-shi (JP)]][[Category:Kazunao Yokoo of Misato-shi (JP)]]

==INFORMATION PROVISION DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18488341 titled 'INFORMATION PROVISION DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM

The patent application describes an information provision device for vehicles that includes an information display screen and a control device to manage the displayed content. The device can detect the vehicle's positional relationship with objects in the rear based on surrounding data and the driver's line-of-sight direction.

* Information provision device for vehicles
* Includes an information display screen and a control device
* Detects vehicle's positional relationship with objects in the rear
* Based on surrounding data and driver's line-of-sight direction
* Displays rear region information on the screen when the driver is checking the rear of the vehicle

Potential Applications:
- Automotive industry
- Driver assistance systems
- Vehicle safety technologies

Problems Solved:
- Enhancing driver awareness of the rear surroundings
- Improving safety while reversing or changing lanes

Benefits:
- Increased driver visibility
- Reduced risk of accidents
- Enhanced overall driving experience

Commercial Applications:
Title: "Advanced Driver Information Provision System"
This technology can be used in vehicles to enhance driver safety and convenience, appealing to car manufacturers and technology companies looking to innovate in the automotive sector.

Questions about the technology:
1. How does the device detect the driver's line-of-sight direction?
   - The device uses driver data to determine the state of the driver and infer the line-of-sight direction.
2. What are the key advantages of displaying rear region information to the driver?
   - Displaying rear region information helps drivers make informed decisions while driving, especially in situations where visibility is limited.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An information provision device includes an information display screen configures to display information to be provided to a driver of a vehicle and a control device configured to control displayed content of the information display screen. The control device detects a positional relationship of the vehicle and an object present in a rear region of the same based on surrounding data showing a situation in the surroundings of the vehicle, detects a line-of-sight direction of the driver based on driver data showing the state of the driver, and displays rear region information including the positional relationship at the information display screen in response to detecting that the driver is viewing a rear check device for checking the rear of the vehicle based on the line-of-sight direction of the driver.



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