18746207. TRANSPORT SYSTEM simplified abstract (HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)
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TRANSPORT SYSTEM
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Takashi Hashizume of Wako-shi (JP)
TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18746207 titled 'TRANSPORT SYSTEM
The patent application describes a transport system that includes a plurality of transport vehicles capable of autonomously moving between a departure place and a destination, a terminal for inputting transport requests, and a server for coordinating the transportation process.
- The system calculates priorities for transporting objects based on the transport request instructions.
- It assigns transport vehicles to transport the objects based on their priorities.
- Movement instructions are outputted to each assigned transport vehicle at predetermined timings.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in logistics and supply chain management to optimize the transportation of goods. It could also be applied in public transportation systems to improve efficiency and reduce congestion.
Problems Solved: Efficient allocation of transport vehicles based on priorities. Streamlining the transportation process for multiple objects simultaneously.
Benefits: Increased efficiency in transportation operations. Reduced waiting times for transport requests. Improved overall system performance.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable for companies in the transportation and logistics industry looking to enhance their operations and improve customer satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system determine the priorities for transporting objects? 2. What kind of communication protocol is used between the server and the transport vehicles?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring ways to enhance autonomous transportation systems, which could lead to further advancements in this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A transport system includes: a plurality of transport vehicles capable of autonomously moving between a departure place and a destination; a terminal used for inputting a transport request instruction including information about a plurality of transported objects to be respectively transported by the plurality of transport vehicles; and a server capable of communicating with the plurality of transport vehicles and the terminal. The server calculates priorities of the plurality of transported objects to be transported from the departure place to the destination, based on the transport request instruction, and assigns, in accordance with the priorities, the plurality of transport vehicles to respectively transport the plurality of transported objects from transport vehicles in a state of being capable of transporting, out of the plurality of transport vehicles, and outputs, at a predetermined timing, a movement instruction to each of the assigned plurality of transport vehicles.
