18432597. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Tomoaki Miyazawa of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Ryota Nakabayashi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Naoki Ymoda of Toyota-shi (JP)
Atsushi Mori of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Hiroshi Inoue of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Tsukasa Kitazawa of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18432597 titled 'VEHICLE
The abstract describes a vehicle that can receive software updates via a wireless LAN and update the software of an in-vehicle device. The vehicle's processors determine if the software update is ready for execution when requested and the vehicle is within range of the wireless LAN.
- The vehicle is equipped with processors that can assess the readiness of software updates.
- The processors can establish a connection to the wireless LAN if the software update is deemed executable.
- The technology enables seamless software updates for in-vehicle devices.
- The system ensures that updates are only executed when the vehicle is in a suitable location for connectivity.
- This innovation enhances the efficiency and convenience of updating software in vehicles.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for updating in-vehicle systems - Fleet management for remote software updates - Smart transportation systems for maintaining software integrity
Problems Solved: - Ensures software updates are only executed in optimal conditions - Streamlines the process of updating in-vehicle devices - Enhances the security and reliability of software updates in vehicles
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in updating software for in-vehicle devices - Enhanced connectivity for remote updates - Increased convenience for vehicle owners and fleet managers
Commercial Applications: Title: "Wireless Software Update System for Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, fleet management companies, and smart transportation systems to streamline software updates for in-vehicle devices. The market implications include improved maintenance processes, enhanced user experience, and increased security for software updates.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure that software updates are only executed when the vehicle is in a suitable location for connectivity? The system's processors assess the readiness of software updates and establish a connection to the wireless LAN only if the update is deemed executable. 2. What are the potential security implications of updating software via a wireless LAN in vehicles? Updating software via a wireless LAN may pose security risks, but the system likely has built-in security measures to mitigate these concerns.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle configured to obtain update data via a wireless LAN and updates software of an in-vehicle device using the update data includes one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to determine whether an update of the software is in an executable state in a situation where the update of the software is requested and the vehicle is located in a position where the vehicle is connectable to the wireless LAN. The one or more processors are configured to connect the vehicle to the wireless LAN on a condition that the one or more processors determine that the update of the software is in the executable state.
