18491228. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - 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 How does the device determine the size and boundaries of the virtual area for extracting spots?
- 1.11 What types of notifications can be generated by the device based on the extracted spot information?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Fumiyuki Kagara of Sagamihara-shi (JP)
Hiroyuki Nishizawa of Nagakute-shi (JP)
Hirofumi Aino of Kawaguchi-shi (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18491228 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The information processing device described in the patent application includes various components such as a storage unit, a communication unit, a time information provision unit, and a control unit. The device is capable of storing spot information, communicating with information equipment and in-vehicle devices, providing current time information, determining virtual areas based on location information, and generating notifications related to specific spots based on various factors.
- Storage unit for storing spot information
- Communication unit for interacting with information equipment and in-vehicle devices
- Time information provision unit for providing current time information
- Control unit for determining virtual areas and generating notifications based on location and time information
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in location-based services, smart navigation systems, and personalized notifications based on user preferences and location.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently providing relevant information to users based on their current location and time, without overwhelming them with unnecessary notifications.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, personalized notifications, efficient communication between devices, and enhanced location-based services.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include mobile apps for location-based services, smart car navigation systems, and personalized marketing based on user location and time.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be location-based services that provide notifications based on user location and preferences, but the specific combination of features and components described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device determine the size and boundaries of the virtual area for extracting spots?
The abstract does not provide specific details on how the control unit determines the virtual area based on the current location information. Further information on the algorithms or methods used for this process would be helpful.
What types of notifications can be generated by the device based on the extracted spot information?
The abstract mentions generating notifications related to the extracted spot based on various factors, but it does not specify the types of notifications that can be generated. Understanding the range of notifications possible would provide a clearer picture of the device's capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
The information processing device includes a storage unit, a communication unit, a time information provision unit, and a control unit. The storage unit stores spot information including location information and time frame information. The communication unit can communicate with information equipment carried by a user and an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle on which the user is located, and can acquire current location information of either or both of the information equipment and the vehicle. The time information provision unit provides current time information. The control unit determines a virtual area based on the current location information, extracts a spot located in the virtual area based on the spot information, and determines whether to generate a notification related to the extracted spot based on the location information of the extracted spot, the time frame information associated with the extracted spot, the current location information, and the current time information.
