ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED (20240232834). PLATOONING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, PLATOONING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract
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PLATOONING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, PLATOONING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomoaki Shimozawa of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
Maya Matsushita of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
Yuka Mizushi of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
Atsushi Shitanaka of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
PLATOONING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, PLATOONING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240232834 titled 'PLATOONING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, PLATOONING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a platooning assistance device and program that enables the distribution of the effect of platooning among a group of vehicles and facilitates payment processing through blockchain technology.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Platooning assistance device for vehicles in a platoon.
- Transaction data generation unit for generating platoon and vehicle identification information.
- Communication unit for transmitting transaction data to a network and receiving approved data via blockchain.
- Storage unit for storing smart contract data with programmed processes for effect distribution and payment.
- Execution unit for executing processes based on approved blockchain data.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in the automotive industry for efficient platooning of vehicles, optimizing fuel consumption, and streamlining payment processes.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenges of coordinating platooning among multiple vehicles, tracking fuel consumption, and ensuring secure and transparent payment transactions.
Benefits:
- Improved fuel efficiency in platooning scenarios.
- Enhanced coordination and communication among vehicles in a platoon.
- Secure and transparent payment processing through blockchain technology.
Commercial Applications: "Blockchain-Enabled Platooning Assistance Device for Efficient Fuel Consumption and Payment Processing in the Automotive Industry"
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to blockchain technology in the automotive sector, platooning systems, and smart contract applications for payment processing.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in blockchain technology for automotive applications, smart contract development, and fuel efficiency optimization in platooning systems.
Questions about Platooning Assistance Device: 1. How does the platooning assistance device improve fuel efficiency in vehicle platoons? 2. What are the key components of the smart contract data stored in the storage unit of the device?
Original Abstract Submitted
a platooning assistance device and a program with which it is possible to distribute the effect of platooning, and make payment. the platooning assistance device lets each of a plurality of vehicles forming a platoon have: a transaction data generation unit that generates platoon identification information identifying the platoon, vehicle identification information identifying the vehicle, and fuel consumption of the vehicle during platooning as transaction data; and a communication unit that transmits the generated transaction data to a network, and receives, from the network, data is the transaction data of each of the plurality of vehicles, and approved by a blockchain function. any one of the plurality of vehicles has: a storage unit that stores smart contract data having a programmed, process for distributing the effect of platooning and making payment; and an execution unit that executes the process, on the basis of the approved data, in the blockchain.
