Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240198963). VEHICLE simplified abstract

VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Kenichi Yamada of Nisshin-Shi (JP)

Toshiki Kashiwakura of Tokyo (JP)

Akane Umezu of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Kayo Tsumoto of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Yuta Shishime of Tokyo (JP)

Satoshi Komamine of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Kenji Ishiyama of Kasugai-shi (JP)

VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240198963 titled 'VEHICLE

The patent application describes a vehicle equipped with a camera that captures images of the vehicle's interior when unlocked by a specific worker.

• Camera mounted on the vehicle captures images of the inside when unlocked
• Detection unit identifies the specific worker unlocking the vehicle
• Control unit triggers the camera to start capturing images when the vehicle is unlocked

Potential Applications: - Fleet management systems - Security and surveillance in vehicles - Monitoring driver behavior

Problems Solved: - Unauthorized access to vehicles - Ensuring only designated workers can unlock and access the vehicle

Benefits: - Enhanced security measures - Improved monitoring and control of vehicle access - Increased accountability for vehicle usage

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Vehicle Security System for Fleet Management" This technology can be utilized by companies with vehicle fleets to enhance security and monitoring of vehicle access, improving overall operational efficiency and safety.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve fleet management systems? - This technology enhances security and monitoring capabilities within fleet management systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can access the vehicles. 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with the use of cameras inside vehicles? - Privacy concerns may arise regarding the continuous monitoring of individuals inside the vehicle, which would need to be addressed through clear policies and consent mechanisms.

Original Abstract Submitted

the vehicle includes a camera mounted on the vehicle and configured to capture an image of the inside of the vehicle, a detection unit configured to detect unlocking of the vehicle by a predetermined worker, and a control unit configured to cause the camera to start capturing an image of a predetermined range when the worker detects that the vehicle has been unlocked.