Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240161170). INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Kenji Yamaguchi of Miyoshi-shi (JP)

Yohei Nakanishi of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yu Hamada of Nagoya-shi (JP)

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240161170 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The information processing apparatus described in the patent application is designed to determine the specification of a vehicle ordered by a user. The key innovation is the ability to receive the designation of a body color of the vehicle from the user and then propose to the user to overcoat the vehicle with a second body color using easily peelable paint after ordering the vehicle with one of a variety of first body colors. This allows the user to customize the color of their vehicle even after the initial order has been placed.

  • Controller unit receives designation of body color from user
  • Proposes overcoating with second body color using easily peelable paint
  • Option available after ordering vehicle with one of a variety of first body colors
  • Second body color can be different from the base colors set for the vehicle

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in the automotive industry for customizing vehicle colors post-order.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of limited color options available at the time of ordering a vehicle.

Benefits

- Increased customization options for users - Flexibility to change vehicle color after ordering - Easy application and removal of overcoat paint

Potential Commercial Applications

"Customizable Vehicle Color Overcoating Technology in Automotive Industry"

Possible Prior Art

There are no known prior art examples related to this specific technology.

Unanswered Questions

How does the easily peelable paint affect the durability of the vehicle's exterior?

The patent application does not provide information on the durability of the vehicle's exterior with the overcoat of easily peelable paint.

Are there any limitations to the range of colors that can be used for the overcoat?

The patent application does not specify any limitations on the range of colors that can be used for the overcoat paint.


Original Abstract Submitted

an information processing apparatus for determining a specification of a vehicle ordered by a user, comprises a controller unit configured to execute: receiving designation of a body color of the vehicle from the user; and proposing to the user to overcoat the vehicle with a second body color by an easily peelable paint after ordering the vehicle having any of a plurality of first body colors when the second body color that is not included in the plurality of first body colors set as a base color of the vehicle is designated by the user.