Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240110430). ASSISTANCE DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ASSISTANCE DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the device differentiate between different service points that require window opening?
- 1.11 What safety measures are in place to prevent unauthorized window opening?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hiroaki Suto of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takeru Yoshida of Toyota-shi (JP)
Akihiro Umenaga of Toyota-shi (JP)
ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240110430 titled 'ASSISTANCE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an assistance device installed in a vehicle that can open a window when the vehicle approaches a predetermined service point.
- The assistance device includes a memory and a processor.
- The processor receives information about a window opening point for a service.
- It notifies the service when the vehicle is within a predetermined range of the window opening point.
- It opens the vehicle's window when the vehicle approaches the window opening point.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various service industries such as drive-thru restaurants, toll booths, car washes, and parking garages.
Problems Solved
1. Eliminates the need for manual window operation when approaching service points. 2. Increases convenience for both the driver and service providers.
Benefits
1. Streamlines the service process for both the driver and service providers. 2. Enhances the overall customer experience. 3. Improves efficiency and reduces wait times at service points.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Automated Window Opening Technology for Service Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
There are currently no known prior art examples for this specific technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device differentiate between different service points that require window opening?
The patent application does not provide details on how the device distinguishes between various service points that may require window opening.
What safety measures are in place to prevent unauthorized window opening?
The patent application does not address the potential security concerns related to unauthorized window opening by the device.
Original Abstract Submitted
an assistance device installed at a vehicle. the assistance device includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory. the processor being configured to: receive information relating to a window opening point corresponding to a predetermined service, notify the service of proximity in a case in which the vehicle has reached a predetermined range from the window opening point, and open a window of the vehicle in a case in which the vehicle has approached the window opening point.
