Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240338836). ESTIMATION DEVICE simplified abstract

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ESTIMATION DEVICE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hisamasa Mori of Miyoshi-shi (JP)

ESTIMATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338836 titled 'ESTIMATION DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an estimation device that can analyze the depth of tire grooves by capturing an image of the tire tread.

  • The device includes a memory and a processor.
  • The processor acquires an image of the tire tread and estimates the depth of the tire groove based on the image.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Acquiring images of tire treads for analysis.
  • Estimating the depth of tire grooves accurately.
  • Utilizing a memory and processor for calculations.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:

  • Tire manufacturing for quality control.
  • Vehicle maintenance to monitor tire wear.
  • Road safety inspections for tire conditions.

Problems Solved:

  • Difficulty in accurately measuring tire groove depth.
  • Lack of efficient tools for tire tread analysis.
  • Inadequate methods for monitoring tire wear.

Benefits:

  • Improved accuracy in measuring tire groove depth.
  • Enhanced safety through better tire maintenance.
  • Cost-effective solution for tire analysis.

Commercial Applications: Title: Tire Groove Depth Estimation Device This technology can be utilized in:

  • Automotive industry for tire quality assessment.
  • Tire shops for customer tire inspections.
  • Road safety authorities for tire condition checks.

Questions about Tire Groove Depth Estimation Device 1. How does the device acquire images of tire treads?

  - The device acquires images using a camera or similar imaging technology.

2. What is the significance of estimating tire groove depth accurately?

  - Accurate estimation helps in determining tire wear and ensuring road safety.


Original Abstract Submitted

an estimation device includes a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: acquire an image of a tread of a tire that is installed at a vehicle; and estimate a depth of a groove of the tire based on the image.