18508580. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kenji Yamaguchi of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Yohei Nakanishi of Nagoya-shi (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18508580 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an information processing apparatus that receives order data for a vehicle, including body color and model, and determines incentives based on past order records.
- The controller of the apparatus processes order data for vehicle orders.
- Incentives are determined based on past order records of the same vehicle model with the specified body color.
- The incentives are provided to the user who placed the order for the vehicle.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Vehicle ordering systems
- Customer loyalty programs
- Marketing strategies for vehicle sales
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Personalizing incentives for customers
- Increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Analyzing past order data to determine effective incentives
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved customer experience
- Increased sales through targeted incentives
- Efficient use of past order data for marketing purposes
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be:
- Automotive industry for vehicle sales
- E-commerce platforms for personalized offers
- Marketing agencies for targeted promotions
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be loyalty programs in the automotive industry that offer incentives based on past purchases.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus determine the specific content of the incentive to be provided to the user?
The patent application does not specify the exact method or algorithm used by the apparatus to determine the content of the incentive based on past order records.
What type of data security measures are in place to protect the order records and user information?
The patent application does not mention any details regarding data security measures implemented to safeguard the order records and user information within the information processing apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
An information processing apparatus comprises a controller configured to execute, as a specification of a vehicle to be ordered, receiving order data specifying a first body color and a first vehicle model from a user, and determining a content of an incentive to be provided to the user based on order records of the first vehicle model having the first body color in a past predetermined period.
