18544717. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Minako Sugiyama of Nisshin-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18544717 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

The information processing apparatus described in the patent application is installed on a vehicle that communicates through V2X technology. The apparatus receives information about the location and type of an object, sets a specific area based on the object's type, and alerts the driver when the object is within that area.

• The controller on the apparatus receives information about the location and type of the object.
• Based on the object's type, the controller sets a specific area around the vehicle.
• If the object is detected within this area, the controller alerts the driver through an output device on the vehicle.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in autonomous vehicles to enhance safety by alerting the vehicle of nearby objects. - It can also be applied in smart city infrastructure to improve traffic management and pedestrian safety.

Problems Solved: - Addresses the issue of potential collisions between vehicles and objects in their vicinity. - Helps increase driver awareness of their surroundings, reducing the risk of accidents.

Benefits: - Enhances overall safety on the road for both drivers and pedestrians. - Improves the efficiency of autonomous vehicles by providing real-time alerts about nearby objects.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Collision Warning System for Vehicles This technology can be integrated into automotive systems to offer advanced collision warning capabilities, appealing to car manufacturers and technology companies in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the specific area around the vehicle based on the type of object? 2. What other potential applications can this technology have beyond vehicle safety systems?

Original Abstract Submitted

The information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure is mounted on a first vehicle that performs communication by V2X. In the information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure, the controller receives first information including information regarding a location and a type of the first object. The controller sets a range of a first area corresponding to the first vehicle based on the information regarding the type of the first object. When it is determined that the first object is located in the first area based on the information regarding the location of the first object, the controller outputs a second information for urging attention to the first object from an output device mounted on the first vehicle.