Nec corporation (20240183986). TRAVELABLE AREA EXTRACTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract

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TRAVELABLE AREA EXTRACTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Organization Name

nec corporation

Inventor(s)

Akira Tsuji of Tokyo (JP)

Jiro Abe of Tokyo (JP)

TRAVELABLE AREA EXTRACTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240183986 titled 'TRAVELABLE AREA EXTRACTION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a travelable area extraction apparatus that can extract a travelable area from three-dimensional data.

  • Inputs three-dimensional data from a vehicle-mounted unit
  • Acquires position information of the vehicle
  • Extracts a travelable area based on the vehicle's position and road structure rules

Key Features and Innovation

  • Three-dimensional data input unit
  • Position information acquisition unit
  • Travelable area extraction unit
  • Utilizes road structure rules to extract the travelable area

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in autonomous vehicles, urban planning, and mapping applications.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the need for accurate extraction of travelable areas from three-dimensional data for navigation and mapping purposes.

Benefits

  • Improved accuracy in extracting travelable areas
  • Enhanced navigation capabilities for vehicles
  • Better mapping of road structures

Commercial Applications

  • Autonomous vehicle navigation systems
  • Urban planning software
  • Mapping and GIS applications

Prior Art

No specific prior art information provided in the abstract.

Frequently Updated Research

No information on frequently updated research related to this technology provided in the abstract.

Questions about Travelable Area Extraction Apparatus

Question 1

How does the travelable area extraction apparatus determine the road structure rules?

The travelable area extraction apparatus determines the road structure rules based on the distance from one end to the other end of a traveling area in a road.

Question 2

What are the potential implications of using this technology in urban planning?

Using this technology in urban planning can lead to more accurate mapping of road structures and better navigation systems for vehicles in urban areas.


Original Abstract Submitted

an object of the present disclosure is to provide a travelable area extraction apparatus and the like capable of extracting a travelable area from three-dimensional data. a disclosed travelable area extraction apparatus includes: a three-dimensional data input unit that inputs three-dimensional data from a three-dimensional data acquisition unit mounted in a vehicle; a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information of the vehicle; and a travelable area extraction unit that extracts a travelable area from the three-dimensional data on the basis of the position information of the vehicle and a road structure rule indicating a distance from one end to the other end of a traveling area in a road.