18072523. DECENTRALIZED ON-DEMAND REMOTE OPERATOR AND DRIVER SERVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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DECENTRALIZED ON-DEMAND REMOTE OPERATOR AND DRIVER SERVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Rohit Gupta of Santa Clara CA (US)

Nejib Ammar of San Jose CA (US)

Akila C. Ganlath of San Jose CA (US)

DECENTRALIZED ON-DEMAND REMOTE OPERATOR AND DRIVER SERVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18072523 titled 'DECENTRALIZED ON-DEMAND REMOTE OPERATOR AND DRIVER SERVICE

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application discusses systems and methods for determining a remote operator of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle based on real-time changes in environmental characteristics.

  • Assigning and reassigning a remote operator user in accordance with real-time changes in the distributed network of vehicles, remote operators, and potentially drivers.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Programmatically determining a remote operator of a vehicle based on environmental characteristics.
  • Real-time reassignment of remote operator users in a distributed network of vehicles.
  • Integration of remote operators into the operation of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles.

Potential Applications:

  • Autonomous vehicle technology.
  • Fleet management systems.
  • Transportation logistics.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient allocation of remote operators based on real-time environmental changes.
  • Seamless integration of remote operators into the operation of autonomous vehicles.
  • Enhanced coordination in a distributed network of vehicles.

Benefits:

  • Improved responsiveness to changing environmental conditions.
  • Optimal utilization of remote operator resources.
  • Enhanced safety and efficiency in autonomous vehicle operations.

Commercial Applications:

  • Optimizing fleet operations in transportation companies.
  • Enhancing the performance of autonomous vehicle services.
  • Streamlining logistics and delivery processes.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on remote operator systems for autonomous vehicles, fleet management solutions, and real-time environmental monitoring in transportation networks.

Frequently Updated Research: Research on real-time optimization algorithms for remote operator assignment in autonomous vehicle networks may be relevant to this technology.

Questions about Remote Operator Determination in Autonomous Vehicles: 1. How does the system determine the most suitable remote operator for a specific vehicle in real-time? 2. What measures are in place to ensure seamless communication between remote operators and autonomous vehicles during operation?


Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods are provided for programmatically determining a remote operator of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. For example, some implementations may relate to assigning and reassigning a remote operator user in accordance with real-time changes in environmental characteristics of the distributed network of vehicles, remote operators, and (potentially) drivers.