Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240232788). METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hiroki Takeishi of Machida-shi (JP)
METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240232788 titled 'METHOD AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS
The abstract describes a method for providing a delivery service where a vehicle is designated as a delivery destination for a package, used by a consignee. The method involves determining a delivery work plan for a delivery person based on vehicle information, displaying first location information indicating the vehicle's location, and showing second location information based on the delivery work plan or progress of delivery work.
- Vehicle designated as delivery destination for package
- Delivery work plan based on vehicle information
- Display of first location information for vehicle location
- Display of second location information based on delivery work plan or progress
- Enhancing efficiency and accuracy of delivery services
Potential Applications: - Logistics and delivery services - E-commerce and online retail - Transportation and fleet management
Problems Solved: - Improving delivery route planning - Enhancing communication between delivery personnel - Optimizing delivery operations
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in package delivery - Real-time tracking of delivery vehicles - Enhanced customer satisfaction
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Delivery Service Management System" This technology can be utilized by logistics companies, e-commerce platforms, and transportation firms to streamline delivery operations, improve customer experience, and optimize resource allocation.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the overall efficiency of delivery services? - This method enhances efficiency by providing real-time location information and optimizing delivery routes based on vehicle data. 2. What are the potential cost savings for companies implementing this technology? - Companies can save costs by reducing fuel consumption, minimizing delivery delays, and improving overall operational efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method performed by an information processing apparatus configured to be used for providing a delivery service allowing a vehicle to be designated as a delivery destination for a package, the vehicle being used by a consignee, the method includes determining a delivery work plan for a delivery person based on vehicle information on the vehicle designated as the delivery destination for the package, making first location information viewable by the delivery person from a terminal apparatus, the first location information indicating an area in which the vehicle is located, and making second location information viewable by the delivery person from the terminal apparatus based on the delivery work plan and/or progress of delivery work by the delivery person, the second location information indicating a point at which the vehicle is located.
