18238912. VEHICLE MONITORING APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE MONITORING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE MONITORING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE MONITORING APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Makoto Ogiso of Mishima-shi (JP)
VEHICLE MONITORING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238912 titled 'VEHICLE MONITORING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle monitoring apparatus in an electric vehicle equipped with a battery that can monitor the state of the battery while the vehicle is stopped and transmit information if the battery is in an abnormal state.
- Monitoring unit to monitor the state of the battery when the electric vehicle is stopped.
- Transmission unit to send information indicating abnormal battery state to an external source.
- Alerts sent when the monitoring unit detects abnormal battery state.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles to ensure the safety and efficiency of the battery system.
Problems Solved
1. Early detection of battery issues. 2. Preventing potential safety hazards related to battery malfunctions.
Benefits
1. Improved battery maintenance. 2. Enhanced safety for electric vehicle users.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Battery Safety in Electric Vehicles: A Monitoring Apparatus"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to battery monitoring systems in electric vehicles, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the monitoring unit determine an abnormal state of the battery?
The abstract does not specify the criteria or parameters used by the monitoring unit to identify an abnormal state of the battery.
What kind of information is transmitted to indicate the abnormal state of the battery?
The abstract does not detail the specific data or metrics that are transmitted when the battery is determined to be in an abnormal state.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle monitoring apparatus provided in an electric vehicle equipped with a battery includes: a monitoring unit configured to monitor a state of a battery while the electric vehicle is stopped; and a transmission unit configured to transmit information indicating that the battery is in an abnormal state to an outside of the electric vehicle when the monitoring unit determines that the state of the battery is an abnormal state.
