18135879. TASK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND TASK MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

TASK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND TASK MANAGEMENT METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hirotaka Nogami of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Jun Tsukamoto of Seto-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Tsuyoshi Okada of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Fumiyuki Kagara of Sagamihara-shi Kanagawa-ken (JP)

Kotaro Hirose of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Yoshiki Terashima of Okazaki-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Yohei Ando of Okazaki-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

TASK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND TASK MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18135879 titled 'TASK MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND TASK MANAGEMENT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a task management device for a vehicle that detects and calculates the time required for maintenance of the vehicle's internal environment. It determines whether the maintenance can be completed within a specified time limit and executes operational control based on the determination result.

• The task management device is designed for vehicles operating in different modes according to an application.
• It includes a control unit that detects deterioration of the vehicle's internal environment during operation in a first mode.
• The control unit calculates the time required for maintenance based on the detected environmental deterioration.
• It determines whether the maintenance can be completed within a specified mode switching time limit.
• The device executes operational control based on the determination result obtained.

Potential Applications

• This technology can be applied to various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, buses, or even aircraft.
• It can be used in fleet management systems to optimize maintenance schedules and improve overall vehicle performance.
• The task management device can be integrated into smart transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety.

Problems Solved

• The device addresses the challenge of maintaining the internal environment of a vehicle, which can deteriorate over time due to various factors.
• It solves the problem of determining the appropriate time for maintenance based on the detected environmental deterioration.
• The technology helps prevent potential issues or breakdowns by ensuring timely maintenance of the vehicle's internal environment.

Benefits

• By detecting and calculating the time required for maintenance, the device enables proactive maintenance planning, reducing the risk of unexpected failures.
• It optimizes the use of resources by scheduling maintenance activities based on the determined time limit.
• The task management device improves the overall reliability and performance of vehicles, leading to enhanced safety and customer satisfaction.

Original Abstract Submitted

A task management device includes a control unit that detects a deterioration of an internal environment of a vehicle as an environmental deterioration during a period in which the vehicle to be operated in a mode in accordance with an application is operated in a first mode, calculates a time required for maintenance of the internal environment of the vehicle in accordance with the detected environmental deterioration and determines whether the maintenance is completed by a mode switching time limit for switching the mode of the vehicle to a second mode that is different from the first mode, and executes operational control in accordance with a determination result obtained.