18442475. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Ryosuke Kobayashi of Nagakute-shi (JP)

Koichi Watanabe of Tokyo-to (JP)

Motofumi Kamiya of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Masaki Nishino of Anjo-shi (JP)

Jean-Sebastien Boire of Yokohama-shi (JP)

Takuya Nishioka of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yohei Nakanishi of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Masaki Makihara of Okazaki-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442475 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

The abstract of this patent application describes an information processing apparatus that facilitates the reservation and use of a vehicle charging service. The controller of the apparatus notifies the user of a target joining point and time for the vehicle to join a power supply vehicle, and proposes a change in the joining point if the vehicle cannot arrive on time.

• The controller accepts reservations for vehicle charging services.
• Notifies users of target joining points and times for vehicle charging.
• Determines if the vehicle can reach the target joining point on time based on positional and traffic information.
• Proposes a change in the joining point if the vehicle cannot arrive on time.
• Notifies the user of the proposed change in the joining point.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in electric vehicle charging services to optimize the charging process for users. - It can be integrated into existing vehicle charging infrastructure to improve efficiency and user experience.

Problems Solved: - Helps users plan and optimize their vehicle charging schedules. - Reduces the likelihood of delays or missed charging opportunities for electric vehicles.

Benefits: - Enhances user experience by providing timely and accurate information about vehicle charging. - Improves the efficiency of vehicle charging services by optimizing the charging process.

Commercial Applications: "Optimized Vehicle Charging Service Management System for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by electric vehicle charging service providers to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. By offering a more efficient and user-friendly charging experience, providers can attract more customers and increase revenue.

Questions about Optimized Vehicle Charging Service Management System for Electric Vehicles: 1. How does this technology improve the user experience of electric vehicle charging services? - This technology enhances the user experience by providing timely information about target joining points and proposing changes to optimize the charging process. 2. What are the potential market implications of implementing this technology in electric vehicle charging services? - Implementing this technology can lead to increased customer satisfaction, improved operational efficiency, and potentially higher revenue for electric vehicle charging service providers.

Original Abstract Submitted

An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to accept a reservation for use of a vehicle charging service from a user of a vehicle, notify the user of a first joining point and a first joining time as a target joining point and a target joining time at which the vehicle joins a power supply vehicle, determine whether the vehicle can arrive at the first joining point by the first joining time based on positional information and traffic congestion information for the vehicle, determine a second joining point closer to the vehicle than the first joining point upon determining that the vehicle cannot arrive, and notify the user of a proposal to change the target joining point to the second joining point.