Nec corporation (20240135716). CONGESTION DEGREE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 CONGESTION DEGREE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONGESTION DEGREE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONGESTION DEGREE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Daisuke Kawasaki of Tokyo (JP)
CONGESTION DEGREE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240135716 titled 'CONGESTION DEGREE DETERMINATION APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The congestion degree determination apparatus acquires a captured image generated by an in-vehicle camera that captures the inside of a target vehicle. It then determines, for each person present in the target vehicle, an area in which the person is positioned out of a plurality of areas in the target vehicle using the captured image. The apparatus determines the congestion degree of the target vehicle using the number of persons positioned in each of two or more of the areas.
- In-vehicle camera captures image of inside of target vehicle
- Determines area of each person in target vehicle
- Calculates congestion degree based on number of persons in each area
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Traffic management systems
- Public transportation optimization
- Vehicle occupancy monitoring
Problems Solved
This technology helps to:
- Improve traffic flow
- Enhance public transportation efficiency
- Provide real-time congestion information
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Reduced traffic congestion
- Increased transportation efficiency
- Enhanced passenger comfort
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be:
- Integration into vehicle fleet management systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Traffic monitoring systems used in smart cities
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus differentiate between different areas in the target vehicle?
The apparatus uses image processing algorithms to analyze the captured image and identify distinct areas within the vehicle where persons are located.
What factors are considered in determining the congestion degree of the target vehicle?
The congestion degree is determined based on the number of persons present in each area of the vehicle, with higher numbers indicating higher congestion levels.
Original Abstract Submitted
a congestion degree determination apparatus () acquires a captured image () generated by an in-vehicle camera that captures an inside of a target vehicle. the congestion degree determination apparatus () determines, for each of persons () present in the target vehicle, an area () in which the person () is positioned out of a plurality of areas () in the target vehicle using the captured image (). the congestion degree determination apparatus () determines the congestion degree of the target vehicle using the number of the persons () positioned in each of two or more of the areas ().
