18377398. OUTPUT DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
OUTPUT DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shusuke Yamamoto of Tokyo (JP)
Chikara Okazaki of Gotemba-shi (JP)
Kohta Watatsu of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Hideyuki Tanaka of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Shinya Murase of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yuki Tatsumoto of Seto-shi (JP)
OUTPUT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18377398 titled 'OUTPUT DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an output device with a processor that can predict congestion levels at a target site on a target day based on a satellite image of the site captured on a related day.
- The processor receives information about the target site and day.
- It acquires a satellite image of the target site captured on a related day.
- The processor then outputs data indicating the predicted congestion level at the target site on the target day based on the satellite image.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various fields such as transportation, urban planning, and event management to predict congestion levels in advance and take necessary measures to alleviate traffic.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately predicting congestion levels at specific locations on specific days, which can help in better traffic management and planning.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved traffic flow, reduced congestion, better resource allocation, and enhanced overall efficiency in managing traffic and events.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in developing traffic management systems for cities, event planning companies, and transportation agencies.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing traffic prediction systems that use historical data and real-time information to forecast congestion levels. However, the use of satellite images for predicting congestion levels at specific sites on specific days could be a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How accurate are the congestion level predictions based on the satellite images?
The accuracy of the congestion level predictions based on the satellite images is not explicitly mentioned in the abstract. Further details on the methodology and testing of the predictions would be needed to assess the accuracy of the system.
What is the processing time required to predict congestion levels using this technology?
The abstract does not provide information on the processing time required to predict congestion levels using this technology. Understanding the time taken for the system to analyze satellite images and output congestion predictions would be crucial for practical applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An output device, including a processor is provided. The processor is configured to: receive information indicating a target site and a target day; acquire a satellite image of the target site captured on a day that is related to the target day; and output data indicating a congestion level on the target day, at the target site, the congestion level being predicted based on the satellite image.
