VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yukinari Kato of Okazaki-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Shintaro Matsutani of Kariya-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Keiichi Uno of Chita-gun Aichi-ken (JP)

VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18128722 titled 'VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a management server that executes a process for setting usage fees based on the load state of vehicles on a forwarding route. The process includes acquiring operation information, setting a traveling route, setting a first usage fee for high load vehicles, setting a second higher usage fee for low load vehicles, setting a usage fee for vehicles on a normal route, and transmitting fee information to the vehicle.

The management server acquires operation information and sets a traveling route.
A first usage fee is set for vehicles on a forwarding route in a high load state.
A second higher usage fee is set for vehicles on a forwarding route in a low load state.
A usage fee is set for vehicles on a normal route.
Fee information is transmitted to the vehicle.

Potential Applications

Transportation and logistics companies can use this technology to optimize their operations and revenue by setting usage fees based on the load state of vehicles.
Ride-sharing platforms can implement this technology to incentivize drivers to pick up passengers in areas with high demand and low vehicle load.

Problems Solved

Inefficient resource allocation: This technology helps in optimizing the allocation of vehicles by setting different usage fees based on their load state.
Revenue maximization: By setting higher usage fees for low load vehicles, the system encourages drivers to pick up more passengers and maximize revenue.

Benefits

Efficient resource allocation: The system ensures that vehicles are allocated effectively by incentivizing drivers to pick up passengers in areas with high demand.
Increased revenue: By setting higher usage fees for low load vehicles, the system encourages drivers to maximize their occupancy and revenue potential.

Original Abstract Submitted

A management server executes a process including: a step of acquiring operation information) when an execution condition is established; a step of setting a traveling route; a step of setting a first usage fee as a fee, when there is a vehicle set on a forwarding route, and when the vehicle on the forwarding route is in a high load state; a step of setting a second usage fee that is higher than the first usage fee as the usage fee when the vehicle on the forwarding route is in a low load state; a step of setting a usage fee for the vehicle on a normal route; and a step of transmitting fee information to the vehicle.

18128722. VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)