Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240159547). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Fumiyuki Kagara of Sagamihara-shi (JP)

Hiroyuki Nishizawa of Nagakute-shi (JP)

Hirofumi Aino of Kawaguchi-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240159547 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The driving assistance apparatus described in the patent application is an information processing apparatus that helps users navigate routes efficiently. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:

  • The driving assistance apparatus stores information on rectangular sections partitioning a map and location information on spots on the map.
  • It extracts a pair of adjacent points from a route and identifies the smallest rectangular area including these points.
  • The apparatus provides the user with information on a spot included in a search area based on the smallest rectangular area.

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      1. Potential Applications of this Technology

1. Navigation systems in vehicles 2. Location-based services for mobile applications

      1. Problems Solved by this Technology

1. Efficient route planning and navigation 2. Enhanced user experience in finding specific locations on a map

      1. Benefits of this Technology

1. Improved accuracy in providing location information 2. Time-saving for users by optimizing route suggestions

      1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
        1. Optimizing Navigation Systems for Vehicles
      1. Possible Prior Art

There are existing navigation apps and devices that offer route planning and location-based services, but the specific method of identifying the smallest rectangular area for efficient information retrieval may be unique to this patent application.

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        1. Unanswered Questions
      1. How does the driving assistance apparatus handle real-time traffic updates?

The patent application does not mention how the apparatus incorporates real-time traffic data into its route suggestions.

      1. Can the driving assistance apparatus suggest alternative routes based on user preferences?

The patent application does not specify if the apparatus can offer alternative routes considering factors like scenic routes or avoiding toll roads.


Original Abstract Submitted

a driving assistance apparatus is an information processing apparatus. the driving assistance apparatus includes a memory and a controller. the memory is configured to store information on a plurality of rectangular sections partitioning a map and location information on a plurality of spots on the map. the controller is configured to extract a pair of adjacent points from among a departure point, a destination point, and at least one transit point on a route from the departure point to the destination point, and identify a smallest rectangular area including the pair of adjacent points, among rectangular areas configured to include at least one of the sections. the controller is configured to determine to provide a user with information on, out of the plurality of spots, a spot included in a search area based on the smallest rectangular area.

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