Patents by Inventor Tsuyoshi Okada

Tsuyoshi Okada has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250145018
    Abstract: A battery electric vehicle includes an electric motor as a driving source. The battery electric vehicle includes: a driving operation member used to drive the battery electric vehicle; a pseudo shifting operation member that imitates an operation member used to perform a shifting operation of a manual transmission internal combustion engine vehicle; and a processor that controls the battery electric vehicle according to operation of the driving operation member. The processor is configured to execute, according to selection by a driver, a control mode in which an amount of operation input to the pseudo shifting operation member by the driver is associated with torque of the electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoichiro ISAMI, Tatsuya IMAMURA, Kenji MIZUTANI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Naoki YAMAMURO
  • Publication number: 20250145005
    Abstract: A battery electric vehicle includes an electric motor as a driving source. The battery electric vehicle includes: a driving operation member that is used to drive the battery electric vehicle; a pseudo shifting operation member imitating an operation member that is used to perform a shifting operation of a manual transmission internal combustion engine vehicle; a processor that controls the battery electric vehicle according to operation of the driving operation member; and an in-vehicle battery that is charged with electrical energy generated when regenerative braking of the battery electric vehicle is applied. The processor executes, according to selection by a driver, a control mode in which operation of the pseudo shifting operation member is associated with torque of the electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoichiro ISAMI, Tatsuya IMAMURA, Kenji MIZUTANI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Naoki YAMAMURO
  • Publication number: 20250145023
    Abstract: A battery electric vehicle includes: a driving operation member configured to be used to drive the battery electric vehicle; and a pseudo shifting operation member that imitates an operation member configured to be used to perform a shifting operation of a manual transmission internal combustion engine vehicle. A controller that controls the battery electric vehicle is configured to execute, according to selection by a driver, a control mode in which an operation of the pseudo shifting operation member is associated with torque of the electric motor. The controller is further configured to impose, when in the control mode, a restriction on an operation the battery electric vehicle performs in response to the operation of the pseudo shifting operation member, the restriction being able to be removed or eased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yoichiro ISAMI, Tatsuya IMAMURA, Kenji MIZUTANI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Naoki YAMAMURO
  • Patent number: 12252141
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a storage device configured to store an estimation algorithm configured to output a degree of deterioration of a component mounted on the vehicle in response to an input of a value of a parameter related to the component, a sensor configured to detect the value of the parameter, and a control device. The control device is configured to execute a performance test by autonomous driving of the vehicle, acquire data indicating performance of the component during the performance test, and update the estimation algorithm by using the data acquired during the performance test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ryosuke Kobayashi, Tomokazu Maya, Tsuyoshi Okada, Hiromitsu Fujii
  • Patent number: 12240476
    Abstract: A computer includes a diagnosis unit configured to, for a vehicle in which an abnormality has occurred and continuing traveling by autonomous driving is impossible, determine whether or not the vehicle is able to be restored on a spot and whether or not the vehicle is able to travel by manual driving. Such a computer may be mounted on a vehicle, a server, and a mobile terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ryosuke Kobayashi, Tomokazu Maya, Tsuyoshi Okada, Hiromitsu Fujii
  • Publication number: 20250056076
    Abstract: A server includes a communication unit and a control unit. The control unit obtains, as a target time, a time when a predetermined trigger is detected for a visitor moving to an event venue. When the target time is later than a start time of an event held at the event venue, by controlling the communication unit such that the communication unit transmits a first shortened moving image obtained by shortening a first moving image of the event shot from the start time to the target time, the control unit presents the first shortened moving image to the moving visitor. After a playback of the first shortened moving image ends, by controlling the communication unit such that the communication unit transmits a live moving image of the event, the control unit presents the live moving image to the moving visitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ryogo NONAKA, Ai MIYATA, Keisuke OKAMOTO, Yuka TAKIGUCHI, Nahoko SHIBANO, Yuta SHISHIME, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Shota KOMATSU
  • Patent number: 12210354
    Abstract: A processor included in an information processing apparatus is configured to generate a follow-up command to perform follow-up travel to follow an autonomous vehicle with an autonomous driving function or an unmanned aircraft. The processor is configured to send the follow-up command to a work vehicle with a follow-up travel function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yuki Kuwayama, Takeshi Fujiki, Rie Murai, Kohei Miwa, Akira Miyamoto, Tsuyoshi Okada, Yu Ito
  • Patent number: 12182753
    Abstract: A management method includes determining, by a management apparatus, a stopping location for a vehicle used for delivery, based on vehicle classification data on the vehicle, delivery environment information, and stopping environment information during the delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Motohiro Nakamura, Toshiki Kashiwakura, Yosuke Togami, Yusuke Kobayashi, Seii Sai, Tsuyoshi Okada, Naoko Yokoyama, Keishi Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20240331009
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to: divide a plurality of visitors into two or more groups based on reserved seat information; dispatch one or more vehicles for transporting the visitors to an event site group by group, the visitors belonging to any one of the divided groups; select the recommended goods that the visitors belonging to the any one of the groups use at the event site; and determine a content prompting the visitors belonging to the any one of the groups to purchase the recommended goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, DENSO TEN Limited
    Inventors: Ryogo NONAKA, Ai Miyata, Keisuke Okamoto, Yuka Takiguchi, Nahoko Shibano, Yuta Shishime, Tsuyoshi Okada, Shota Komatsu
  • Publication number: 20240331078
    Abstract: A method that is performed by an information processing device includes: acquiring attribute information of each of a plurality of spectators who is going to visit an event venue; dividing the spectators into two or more groups based on the attribute information; and determining an operation plan for two or more vehicles so as to transport the spectators in the same group to the event venue by the same vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, DENSO TEN Limited
    Inventors: Ryogo NONAKA, Ai Miyata, Keisuke Okamoto, Yuka Takiguchi, Nahoko Shibano, Yuta Shishime, Tsuyoshi Okada, Shota Komatsu
  • Publication number: 20240330806
    Abstract: A method that is performed by an information processing device includes: acquiring biometric information of each of a plurality of spectators who is going to visit an event venue; and determining, based on the biometric information, an operation plan for one or more vehicles to transport the spectators to and/or from the event venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ryogo NONAKA, Ai MIYATA, Keisuke OKAMOTO, Yuka TAKIGUCHI, Nahoko SHIBANO, Yuta SHISHIME, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Shota KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20240326635
    Abstract: The server device includes a communication unit and a control unit that performs communication using the communication unit, and the control unit is configured to provide power when power is supplied to the power-supplied vehicle from a terminal device within a predetermined range including the power-supplied vehicle. When information requesting a possible service is received, a power supply vehicle that can provide the service and can supply power to the power supplied vehicle is instructed to move for power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro AOKI, Yuta TAKATA, Haruki OGURI, Takashi YAMAZAKI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Hiroki ASAO
  • Publication number: 20240330794
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, or a non-transitory storage medium plans a service schedule of vehicles that transport visitors to an event site. The apparatus includes a processor configured to execute: receiving advance purchase of goods sold in the event site from the visitors; setting a threshold for a total value of upper limit numbers of people up to which the goods can be handed over per predetermined period of time respectively at one or more shops at the event site; when the number of goods purchasers purchased the goods in advance exceeds the threshold, distributing the goods purchasers such that the goods purchasers in number smaller than or equal to the threshold get a ride on each vehicle; and planning the service schedule of the vehicles such that the number of goods purchasers who concurrently arrive at the event site does not exceed the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Ryogo NONAKA, Ai MIYATA, Keisuke OKAMOTO, Yuka TAKIGUCHI, Nahoko SHIBANO, Yuta SHISHIME, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Shota KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20240294090
    Abstract: The server device includes a communication unit and a control unit that performs communication using the communication unit, and the control unit determines the remaining battery level based on information about the user's travel schedule and the remaining battery capacity of the user's vehicle. A point and time at which a predetermined state will occur is predicted, and information proposing dispatch of a power supply vehicle to the point is sent to the user's terminal device at the time, prompting the user to decide on the dispatch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro AOKI, Yuta TAKATA, Haruki OGURI, Takashi YAMAZAKI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Hiroki ASAO
  • Publication number: 20240294083
    Abstract: The server device includes a communication unit and a control unit that performs communication using the communication unit. The control unit sends a movement instruction to the first power supply vehicle to the position of the power supply vehicle when the traffic situation around the power supply vehicle that requires power supply is a first situation. When the traffic situation is a second situation where the degree of congestion is higher than the first situation, the control unit causes a second power supply vehicle having a higher power generation capacity than the first power supply vehicle to move to the position of the power supplied vehicle. Send movement instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro AOKI, Yuta TAKATA, Haruki OGURI, Takashi YAMAZAKI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Hiroki ASAO
  • Publication number: 20240246435
    Abstract: The server device communicates with a plurality of power supply vehicles that dispatch from a power supply base to the power supply destination and return to the power supply base through the communication unit through the communication unit, and performs a first power supply during returning. a control unit that instructs the vehicle and a second power supply vehicle on the move to merge at a junction and provide the remaining power of the first power supply vehicle to the second power supply vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takahiro Aoki, Yuta Takata, Haruki Oguri, Takashi Yamazaki, Tsuyoshi Okada, Hiroki Asao
  • Publication number: 20240249627
    Abstract: A server apparatus includes a communication interface, and a controller configured to communicate with vehicles using the communication interface, acquire information on a required charge amount and a position of a vehicle that needs to be charged, and provide instructions that a power supply vehicle that does not have the required charge amount is to travel a route where road surface power supply is available to the position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takahiro AOKI, Yuta Takata, Haruki Oguri, Takashi Yamazaki, Tsuyoshi Okada, Hiroki Asao
  • Publication number: 20240246443
    Abstract: A server device includes a communication unit and a control unit. The control unit is configured to acquire information on a first power purchase price from a charging point and a second power purchase price from a facility, and when the second power purchase price is lower than the first power purchase price, send to a power supply vehicle configured to supply power to another vehicle an instruction to move along a travel route that passes through the facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro AOKI, Yuta TAKATA, Haruki OGURI, Takashi YAMAZAKI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Hiroki ASAO
  • Publication number: 20240144166
    Abstract: A management method includes determining, by a management apparatus, an acceptable range of a delivery time based on a delivery condition of goods ordered from a store, and determining, by the management apparatus based on the acceptable range of the delivery time and vehicle classification data on a vehicle that delivers goods, goods to be loaded into the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Motohiro NAKAMURA, Toshiki KASHIWAKURA, Yosuke TOGAMI, Yusuke KOBAYASHI, Seii SAI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Naoko YOKOYAMA, Keishi KINOSHITA
  • Publication number: 20240144156
    Abstract: A management method includes determining, by a management apparatus, a stopping location for a vehicle used for delivery, based on vehicle classification data on the vehicle, delivery environment information, and stopping environment information during the delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Motohiro NAKAMURA, Toshiki KASHIWAKURA, Yosuke TOGAMI, Yusuke KOBAYASHI, Seii SAI, Tsuyoshi OKADA, Naoko YOKOYAMA, Keishi KINOSHITA