18539940. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Osami Hashimoto of Mishima-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP)

Hiroki Tashima of Fujisawa-shi Kanagawa-ken (JP)

Toshihiko Inoue of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Kazuma Toya of Anjyo-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Takashi Tazoe of Nagoya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Ryota Bingo of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Kosuke Sakakibara of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18539940 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an information processing device that can analyze satellite images to detect obstructions on a travel path and calculate a safe road width for a host vehicle to pass through.

• Acquires satellite images of a scheduled travel path
• Detects obstructions on the path that the host vehicle should avoid
• Calculates a safe road width for the vehicle to pass through considering the detected obstructions

Key Features and Innovation:

• Utilizes satellite images to enhance road safety for host vehicles
• Automated detection and analysis of obstructions on travel paths
• Calculation of safe road width for vehicle passage based on detected obstructions

Potential Applications:

• Autonomous vehicles navigation systems
• Traffic management and road safety applications
• Emergency response planning and route optimization

Problems Solved:

• Enhances road safety by identifying potential obstructions on travel paths
• Improves navigation accuracy for host vehicles
• Facilitates efficient route planning and obstacle avoidance

Benefits:

• Increased road safety for vehicles and passengers
• Enhanced navigation systems for improved efficiency
• Optimal route planning for better traffic management

Commercial Applications: Commercial Applications: Enhanced navigation systems for autonomous vehicles, traffic management solutions for smart cities, and emergency response planning tools for public safety agencies.

Questions about Satellite Image Analysis Technology: 1. How does the information processing device acquire and analyze satellite images to detect obstructions on travel paths? 2. What are the potential limitations or challenges of using satellite images for road safety analysis?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in satellite image analysis technology focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of obstruction detection algorithms, as well as expanding the applications of this technology in various industries such as transportation, urban planning, and disaster management.

Original Abstract Submitted

A information processing device includes: a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: acquire a satellite image of a scheduled travel path, among satellite images captured by an artificial satellite; detect, from the acquired satellite image, an obstruction that a host vehicle should avoid on the scheduled travel path; and calculate a road width for which passage of the host vehicle is possible on the scheduled travel path, in consideration of the detected obstruction.