18278747. INFORMATION PROVISION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
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INFORMATION PROVISION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
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Tetsuro Hasegawa of Minato-ku, Tokyo (JP)
INFORMATION PROVISION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18278747 titled 'INFORMATION PROVISION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system that acquires signal information from a traffic light and video footage near a parking lot entrance to predict and guide vehicles to the best entrance based on the likelihood of a queue forming.
- Signal information acquisition from a traffic light
- Video acquisition near a parking lot entrance
- Prediction of queue formation based on video and signal information
- Selection of the best parking lot entrance for vehicles
- Notification of selected entrance to vehicles
Key Features and Innovation: - Integration of signal information and video footage for predicting queue formation - Selection of optimal parking lot entrance based on prediction results - Real-time guidance for vehicles to minimize waiting times
Potential Applications: - Traffic management systems - Parking lot optimization - Smart city infrastructure
Problems Solved: - Reducing congestion near parking lot entrances - Improving traffic flow efficiency - Enhancing overall user experience for drivers
Benefits: - Minimized waiting times for vehicles - Reduced traffic congestion - Improved parking lot utilization - Enhanced overall traffic management efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: Smart Parking Lot Entrance Guidance System This technology can be utilized in smart parking systems for commercial buildings, shopping centers, and public facilities to optimize parking lot usage, reduce congestion, and enhance the overall customer experience.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of smart parking systems and traffic management solutions may provide insights into similar technologies or approaches to optimizing parking lot entrances based on traffic conditions.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in smart city technologies, traffic flow optimization, and real-time data analysis could provide valuable updates and advancements related to this technology.
Questions about Smart Parking Lot Entrance Guidance System: 1. How does the system determine the best parking lot entrance for vehicles? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different urban environments?
1. What are the key components of the system that enable accurate prediction of queue formation? 2. How does the system notify vehicles of the selected parking lot entrance in real-time?
Original Abstract Submitted
Signal information acquisition means acquires signal information about a traffic light installed on a road. Video acquisition means acquires a video photographed near a first parking lot entrance facing the road. Prediction means predicts whether or not a queue of waiting vehicles will be formed near the first parking lot entrance based on the video near the first parking lot entrance and the signal information. Selection means selects, from among a plurality of the parking lot entrances including the first parking lot entrance, a parking lot entrance to which a vehicle is to be guided based on a result of the prediction performed by the prediction means. Notification means notifies the vehicle of the parking lot entrance selected by the selection means.
