18462999. VEHICLE NOTIFICATION DEVICE, VEHICLE NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
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VEHICLE NOTIFICATION DEVICE, VEHICLE NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Tetsuo Hayakawa of Kurokawa-gun (JP)
VEHICLE NOTIFICATION DEVICE, VEHICLE NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462999 titled 'VEHICLE NOTIFICATION DEVICE, VEHICLE NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle notification device that helps drivers find the closest rest facilities on an expressway based on congestion information. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- Acquires congestion information of rest facilities on a guidance route
- Determines the closest and next closest rest facilities to the current location
- Predicts time required to move between the two facilities
- Prompts the driver to rest at the closest facility if the time exceeds a threshold
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- Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in navigation systems, travel apps, and smart vehicle systems to help drivers plan their rest stops efficiently.
- Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of driver fatigue by guiding them to the nearest rest facilities, reducing the risk of accidents due to drowsiness.
- Benefits
- Improved driver safety - Efficient rest stop planning - Enhanced driving experience
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Integration into GPS navigation systems - Development of smart car features for driver assistance - Inclusion in travel and transportation apps
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of GPS technology to guide drivers to nearby rest areas based on distance and time calculations.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the device determine the congestion situation at rest facilities?
The abstract does not specify the method used to acquire congestion information at rest facilities on the guidance route.
- What is the preset threshold value for prompting a rest at the first rest facility?
The abstract mentions a preset threshold value for time prediction, but the specific value is not provided.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle notification device acquires a congestion situation of rest facilities existing on a guidance route on an expressway, acquires position information of a first rest facility that is the closest rest facility to a current location of an own vehicle and position information of a second rest facility that is the next closest rest facility to the current location following the first rest facility, among rest facilities for which determination is made that a rest is possible from the congestion situation, predicts time required to move from the first rest facility to the second rest facility, and when the time is more than a preset threshold value, performs notification prompting a rest at the first rest facility.
