18618933. PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

SHINJI Kitaura of Tokyo (JP)

YU Hiei of Nagoya-shi (JP)

YUKI Minase of Toyota-shi (JP)

MOTONARI Obayashi of Nagakute-shi (JP)

PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18618933 titled 'PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND PARKING ASSISTANCE METHOD

Simplified Explanation:

The parking assistance device helps users find and select a parking space in a parking lot based on surrounding information, guiding them to the chosen spot and setting the vehicle's parking position.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Search for parking spaces based on vehicle surroundings
  • Provide users with information to select a parking space
  • Set target parking position based on selected space
  • Offer area information with a range of parking spots

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:

  • Parking lots
  • Urban areas with limited parking spaces
  • Shopping malls
  • Airports
  • Event venues

Problems Solved:

  • Difficulty finding parking spaces
  • Wasting time searching for a spot
  • Avoiding collisions while parking
  • Maximizing parking lot capacity

Benefits:

  • Time-saving for users
  • Efficient use of parking spaces
  • Reduced risk of accidents
  • Improved overall parking experience

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Parking Assistance Device for Efficient Parking Management" This technology can be utilized by:

  • Parking lot operators
  • Car manufacturers
  • Smart city initiatives
  • Transportation companies

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to parking assistance devices, vehicle positioning systems, and smart parking technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in parking assistance devices, vehicle positioning technologies, and smart city solutions.

Questions about Parking Assistance Devices: 1. How does the parking assistance device determine the surrounding information of the vehicle? 2. What are the key factors considered when setting the target parking position for the vehicle?


Original Abstract Submitted

A parking assistance device is configured to search for a parking space for parking a vehicle in a parking lot based on surrounding information of the vehicle, provide a user with information for prompting a selection of a target parking space for parking the vehicle from the parking space, and set a target parking position of the vehicle based on the target parking space. The parking assistance device provides the user with area information having a range including a plurality of parking spots in the parking space as a designated range.