18629786. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
KOICHIRO Wanda of Kanagawa (JP)
MASAKAZU Fujiki of Kanagawa (JP)
KAZUHIKO Kobayashi of Kanagawa (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18629786 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, MOVABLE APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that acquires a route plan for a movable apparatus, assesses obstacles hindering the route plan, calculates the obstacle degree, determines countermeasures to reduce obstacles, and controls the movable apparatus to avoid obstacles.
- Acquires route plan for a movable apparatus
- Identifies obstacle factors hindering the route plan
- Calculates obstacle degree based on obstacle factors
- Determines obstacle countermeasures to reduce obstacles
- Controls the movable apparatus to avoid obstacles based on countermeasures
Key Features and Innovation: The innovation lies in the ability of the information processing apparatus to assess obstacles along a route plan, calculate obstacle degrees, and implement countermeasures to ensure the safe navigation of the movable apparatus.
Potential Applications: 1. Autonomous vehicles 2. Robotics 3. Drones 4. Industrial automation 5. Smart transportation systems
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenges of navigating around obstacles in a route plan, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of the movable apparatus.
Benefits: 1. Improved safety 2. Enhanced efficiency 3. Reduced risk of collisions 4. Optimal route planning 5. Enhanced control over movable apparatus
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, industrial automation, and smart transportation systems, offering enhanced safety and efficiency in various industries.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the information processing apparatus calculate the obstacle degree? 2. What are the potential implications of implementing obstacle countermeasures in real-time navigation systems?
Frequently Updated Research: Research on obstacle detection and avoidance algorithms in autonomous systems is continually evolving to enhance the efficiency and safety of navigation processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus acquires a route plan of a movable apparatus; acquires information regarding an obstacle factor hindering a way of the route plan of the movable apparatus; calculates the degree of obstacle for the route plan of the movable apparatus based on the information regarding the obstacle factor; determines an obstacle countermeasure for reducing the degree of obstacle based on the information regarding the obstacle factor and the route plan; and performs at least one of control for causing the obstacle factor evacuate and control for the movable apparatus to avoid the obstacle factor based on the obstacle countermeasure.
