18488259. VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Shoji Sakamoto of Shizuoka-ken (JP)
Kazumi Tsuchiya of Gotemba-shi, (JP)
Makoto Matsushita of Ichinomiya-shi (JP)
Takeshi Takemoto of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Shunsuke Sagara of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Hideaki Shiraishi of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18488259 titled 'VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The vehicle monitoring system uses satellite images to identify vehicles, calculate parking times, and determine if a vehicle is unattended based on predetermined thresholds.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes satellite image acquisition to identify vehicles.
- Calculates parking time based on satellite images over time.
- Determines unattended vehicles when parking time exceeds a set threshold.
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in parking management systems, vehicle tracking services, and security systems for identifying abandoned vehicles.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenges of accurately identifying vehicles, calculating parking times, and detecting unattended vehicles in parking areas.
Benefits:
- Improved vehicle monitoring and security.
- Efficient parking management.
- Enhanced tracking of abandoned vehicles.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in parking lots, airports, shopping malls, and other public spaces to enhance security and optimize parking management systems.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to vehicle monitoring systems, satellite image analysis, and parking management technologies for further research.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in satellite imaging technology, vehicle tracking systems, and parking management solutions for potential improvements in the field.
Questions about Vehicle Monitoring Systems: 1. What are the potential challenges in implementing satellite-based vehicle monitoring systems? 2. How can this technology be integrated with existing parking management systems for seamless operation?
Original Abstract Submitted
The vehicle monitoring system includes a satellite image acquisition unit that acquires a satellite image captured by the artificial satellite, a vehicle specifying unit that identifies the vehicle based on the satellite image, a parking time calculation unit that calculates a parking time of the identified vehicle based on the satellite image over time, and a left vehicle determination unit that determines the vehicle as an unattended vehicle when the parking time exceeds a predetermined threshold.
