Abstract: Technologies for computing, within a real-time time interval, of a digital plan for a vehicle in response to receipt by an online system of a volume of short-route pickup-and-delivery requests that increases over an operational period, include: receiving, by a hybrid optimization model, a set of digital inputs; where the set of digital inputs includes (i) pairs of geo-location data associated with pickup-and-delivery requests and (ii) geo-location data associated with the vehicle and (iii) precedence data that indicate an order that geo-locations in a pair of geo-location data are to be visited; using the hybrid optimization model to generate, in an execution time that does not exceed the real-time time interval, a pickup and delivery plan that conforms to the precedence data as digital output in response to the set of digital inputs; where the hybrid optimization model includes a constraint programming-based solver that operates in coordination with at least one other solver; creating, digitally storing, tra

Abstract: A device or space existed in a physical space is registered in the form of a digital object in a virtual space, a digital twin service is provided through connection between an offline device or space and the digital object in the virtual space.

Abstract: Provided are an imaging plan presentation apparatus and method capable of presenting an imaging plan to a user in accordance with conditions of images necessary for checking and an imaging range in a captured image. After an imaging unit (14) completes imaging, an imaging plan update unit (15) determines whether an uncaptured area has been identified by an uncaptured-area identification unit (151). If Yes is obtained, the imaging plan update unit (15) updates the imaging plan on the basis of the uncaptured imaging range, and re-generates an imaging plan corresponding to the uncaptured imaging range. Then, an imaging plan presentation unit (13) presents an imaging range to be captured next to a user on the basis of the re-generated imaging plan.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an optimal delivery location based on delivery address and delivery time are provided. An example method includes receiving an online order from a user application installed on a user device; generating a map comprising a dynamic display of a local service area polygon associated with the online order and transmitting the map to the user application; transmitting to the user application a request for a delivery address; upon receipt of the delivery address, querying the delivery address to determine whether the local service area polygon includes the delivery address; transmitting to the user application a request for a delivery time; upon receipt of the delivery time, automatically recommending an optimal delivery location and time within the local service area polygon based on the delivery address and delivery time; and executing a delivery of the online order based on the optimal delivery location and time.

Abstract: A navigation system for aiding a human navigating, the navigation system includes a belt having a belt length and opposite belt ends, and includes an elongated compartment; a belt coupling arranged to the belt for coupling the belt ends; a compass sensor arranged to the belt and for sensing the compass direction based on the earth's magnetic field; a tactile unit arranged for tactile communicating a direction to the human; additional tactile actuators arranged to the belt and for communicating a direction to the human. The additional tactile actuators are distributed over the length of the belt. An elongated mesh is provided for arranging the elongated mesh inside the elongated compartment, the additional tactile actuators being arranged to the mesh. A processing unit is configured for controlling the navigation system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for vehicle navigation. In one implementation, a navigation system for a vehicle may comprise at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to obtain a route from a location of the vehicle to a destination; receive signal information indicative of a quality characteristic of a signal associated with at least one location along the route; determine a quality parameter for at least one operational characteristic associated with a communication system; and determine at least one modification to the route for the vehicle based on the signal information and the quality parameter.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes a tracking unit estimating a motion of a moving object, a model selection unit selecting a motion model corresponding to a moving object type, an abnormality determination unit determining a presence or absence of an abnormality of the estimation of the motion of the moving object based on the estimated moving object motion and the motion indicated by the motion model, and a control unit. A control mode in which the control unit controls traveling of a host vehicle when the abnormality determination unit determines that the abnormality is present differs from a control mode in which the control unit controls the traveling of the host vehicle when the abnormality determination unit determines that the abnormality is absent.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine sensor data captured by at least one sensor of a vehicle while navigating a road segment. A plurality of features describing the road segment can be extracted from the sensor data. A map representation of the road segment can be determined based at least in part on the sensor data and the plurality of features extracted from the sensor data, the map representation being determined as the vehicle navigates the road segment. While the map representation of the road segment is being determined, at least one scenario associated with the road segment can be determined based at least in part on the map representation and the plurality of features extracted from the sensor data.

Abstract: An approach is provided for building single-path communication signal map data for road links. The approach involves, for example, using, by one or more processors, map data and/or vehicle sensor data to make a determination that one or more single-path communication signals are detectable on a particular road link or on one or more portions of the particular road link. The approach also involves, based on the determination, generating or storing, by the one or more processors, a road-link map attribute indicating that one or more single-path communication signals are detectable on the particular road link or on the one or more portions. The approach further involves, based at least on the road-link map attribute, providing, by the one or more processors, coverage information indicating that one or more single-path communication signals are detectable on the particular road link or on the one or more portions.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a listing service for farmers in rural areas. A farmer may be able to “drop a pin” on an interactive map to a location, such as a barn, to where supplies may be delivered by a delivery driver. By providing such a map, natural barriers to entry into a marketplace may be broken down for suppliers, thereby enabling a marketplace to expand with suppliers.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device displays indications of safety characteristics of one or more navigational segments of a navigation route. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays navigation options. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents indications of navigation directions while navigation along a route.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle can be navigated through an intersection. Topological information about the intersection can be obtained. The topological information can include, for example, a count of a number of lanes on roads associated with the intersection, information about an entrance point to the intersection, or information about an exit point from the intersection. Based on the topological information, context information about a candidate trajectory through the intersection can be obtained. For example, the context information can be based on a current time or information about a position of an object with respect to the topological information. Based on the context information, an existence of an advantage to change an actual trajectory of the autonomous vehicle can be determined. In response to a determination of the existence of the advantage, a change to the actual trajectory of the autonomous vehicle can be caused to occur.

Abstract: An approach is provided for speculative navigation routing in incomplete maps. The approach involves, for example, generating an offline navigation route to a destination using offline map data cached at a device. The approach also involves transmitting a routing request to a routing server for an online navigation route to the destination. The approach further involves providing the online navigation route or a portion of the online navigation route based on determining that the online navigation route or the portion of the online navigation is received within a timeout period. The approach further involves providing the offline navigation route or a portion of the offline navigation route generated during the timeout period based on determining that the online navigation route or the portion of the online navigation route is not received before the timeout period ends.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose systems and methods to generate a lane-based reference line for an autonomous driving vehicle. In one embodiment, a system receives a request to route an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) from a source location to a target location. In response to the request, the system identifies a set of road segments between the source location and the target location navigable by the ADV, where each of the road segments in the set includes one or more lane segments. The system identifies one or more lane paths corresponding to the set of road segments. The system determines an effective distance for each of the one or more lane paths. The system selects a lane path based on the determined effective distance. The system generates a lane-based reference line based on the selected lane path.

Abstract: Embodiments, systems, and techniques for vehicle operation assistance are provided herein. Vehicle operation assistance may be provided by a method. An example method includes transmitting a help request for help to a help center based on an emergency status of an occupant of a vehicle. The method also includes receiving availability information from the help center. The availability information indicates availability of one or more potential leader vehicles in an area. The method yet further includes placing the system in a follower mode based on a selection of a leader vehicle from the one or more potential leader vehicles by establishing a connection with the potential leader vehicle. In follower mode the vehicle is a follower vehicle. The method additionally includes wirelessly receiving a navigation instruction from the leader vehicle. The method includes executing a driving maneuver in an autonomous fashion based on the navigation instruction from the leader vehicle.

Abstract: An automated valet parking system acquires a first vehicle location based on a detection result of an in-vehicle sensor of an autonomous vehicle and object information in a parking place, acquires a second vehicle location based on a detection result of a facility sensor provided in the parking place, and determines, based on the first and the second vehicle locations, presence or absence of location fail of the autonomous vehicle with respect to the first vehicle location. The location fail determiner determines that the location fail is present at least in one case out of a case where difference between a first longitudinal location and a second longitudinal location is equal to or greater than a longitudinal threshold or a case where difference between the first and the second lateral locations is equal to or greater than a lateral threshold. The lateral threshold is smaller than the longitudinal threshold.

Abstract: Among other things, a vehicle is caused to drive autonomously through a road network toward a defined goal position, and, if no potential stopping place that is in the vicinity of the goal position and is acceptable and feasible can be identified, a human operator not onboard the vehicle is enabled to drive the vehicle to a stopping place.

Abstract: A system for generating emergency egress advisement based on motion data and trained models for the building. A computing device can receive, from first detection devices, frequency of movement indicating routes frequented the most by users in the building, determine an initial emergency egress advisement for the building, receive, from the first detection devices, first motion data about the users, receive, from second detection devices positioned throughout the building or worn by the users, second motion data, iteratively train a model for the building by correlating the initial emergency egress advisement to corresponding (i) first motion data, (ii) second motion data, and (iii) historic user presence information across one or more model layers using one or more machine learning algorithms, the iterative training generating a trained model for the building, and update, based on the trained model, the initial emergency egress advisement for use during an emergency in the building.

Abstract: An on-board computing system for a vehicle is configured to generate and selectively present a set of autonomous-switching directions within a navigation user interface for the operator of the vehicle. The autonomous-switching directions can inform the operator regarding changes to the vehicle's mode of autonomous operation. The on-board computing system can generate the set of autonomy-switching directions based on the vehicle's route and other information associated with the route, such as autonomous operation permissions (AOPs) for route segments that comprise the route. The on-board computing device can selectively present the autonomy-switching directions based on locations associated with anticipated changes in autonomous operations determined for the route of the vehicle, the vehicle's location, and the vehicle's speed. In addition, the on-board computing device is further configured to present audio alerts associated with the autonomy-switching directions to the operator of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for live utilization and tracking of vehicular movement producing a fluid representation of the movement of vehicles and means to evaluate vehicle movement/activities relative to response requirements may be provided. Accordingly, real-time evaluations and/or corrections may be made based on this improved tracking of movement/activities. Replay analysis of movement/activities that have already occurred may be provided to evaluate and make adjustments for future responses and activities. Colors and other unique display items may be used to highlight different activities, movements and/or timing for completion within an online mapping application. Layering of different mapping displays also may be provided.

Abstract: A route for a trip to a destination is generated using map information. A set of no-go roadway segments, where the vehicle is not able to drive in an autonomous mode, relevant to the route from the plurality of no-go roadway segments is identified from the map information. A local region around a current location of the vehicle is determined. A local map region including roadway segments of the map information that correspond to locations within the local region is determined. The set of the plurality of no-go roadway segments is filtered from the roadway segments of the local map region. A cost value is assigned to each roadway segment of the filtered roadway segments of the local map region. Any assigned cost values are used to determining a plan for maneuvering the vehicle for a predetermined period into the future. The vehicle is maneuvered according to the plan.

Abstract: Provided are an imaging plan presentation apparatus and method capable of presenting an imaging plan to a user in accordance with conditions of images necessary for checking and an imaging range in a captured image. After an imaging unit (14) completes imaging, an imaging plan update unit (15) determines whether an uncaptured area has been identified by an uncaptured-area identification unit (151). If Yes is obtained, the imaging plan update unit (15) updates the imaging plan on the basis of the uncaptured imaging range, and re-generates an imaging plan corresponding to the uncaptured imaging range. Then, an imaging plan presentation unit (13) presents an imaging range to be captured next to a user on the basis of the re-generated imaging plan.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products are provided. In an example embodiment, a method is provided comprising receiving input identifying load information corresponding to a load to be inserted into a transportation plan. The transportation plan comprises a plurality of transportation schedules, each schedule comprising a plurality of transportation movements. The method further comprises identifying an available movement network comprising portions of transportation schedules having open capacity, each portion of a transportation schedule having open capacity being a potential leg of a path from the origin location to the destination location; determining potential solutions for transporting the load from the origin location to the destination location by combining one or more legs to determine a path of open capacity movements from the origin location to at least part way to the destination location; and providing one or more potential solutions for display via a user interface.

Abstract: A behavior prediction device comprising: a moving object behavior detection unit configured to detect moving object behavior, a behavior prediction model database that stores a behavior prediction model, a behavior prediction calculation unit configured to calculate a behavior prediction of the moving object using the behavior prediction model, a prediction deviation determination unit configured to determine whether a prediction deviation occurs based on the behavior prediction and a detection result of the moving object behavior corresponding to the behavior prediction, a deviation occurrence reason estimation unit configured to estimate a deviation occurrence reason when determination is made that the prediction deviation occurs, and an update necessity determination unit configured to determine a necessity of an update of the behavior prediction model database based on the deviation occurrence reason when the determination is made that the prediction deviation occurs.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes a tracking unit estimating a motion of a moving object, a model selection unit selecting a motion model corresponding to a moving object type, an abnormality determination unit determining a presence or absence of an abnormality of the estimation of the motion of the moving object based on the estimated moving object motion and the motion indicated by the motion model, and a control unit. A control mode in which the control unit controls traveling of a host vehicle when the abnormality determination unit determines that the abnormality is present differs from a control mode in which the control unit controls the traveling of the host vehicle when the abnormality determination unit determines that the abnormality is absent.

Abstract: A driving control method is provided in which a processor configured to control driving of a vehicle acquires detection information around a vehicle on the basis of a detection condition that can be set for each point; sequentially extracts events which the vehicle encounters, on the basis of the detection information; arranges the extracted events in the order of encounters with the vehicle; creates a sequential driving plan in which a driving action is defined for each of the events on the basis of the detection information acquired in the events; executes a driving control instruction for the vehicle in accordance with the driving plan; and determines, on the basis of the content of the driving action defined for a first event which the vehicle encounters earlier, a second detection condition regarding at least one second event which the vehicle encounters after the first event.

Abstract: A travel control method for a vehicle includes: presenting a vehicle traveling on a route to a preliminarily set destination with overtaking information as to whether to accept execution of an overtaking assist function for overtaking a preceding vehicle by changing lanes through autonomous travel control; and executing the overtaking assist function when an acceptance input of accepting the execution of the overtaking assist function is detected in response to presentation of the overtaking information. This method further includes: detecting a position of the vehicle on the route; and detecting whether or not there is a traveling direction change point on the route ahead of the position of the vehicle, a point at which the vehicle must change its traveling direction. When the distance from the vehicle to the traveling direction change point is shorter than a preliminarily set distance, the presentation of the overtaking information is not performed.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for navigating an autonomous vehicle. Trip plan data may describe a plurality of candidate vehicle start points, a plurality of candidate waypoints, and a plurality of candidate vehicle end points. A plurality of candidate routes may be determined between an algorithm start point and an algorithm end point. Each candidate route of the plurality of candidate routes may include at least one of the plurality of candidate waypoints and at least one of the plurality of candidate vehicle end points. A best rate may be determined using the plurality of candidate routes. The best route may include a first candidate vehicle start point, a first candidate waypoint, and a first candidate vehicle end point. The autonomous vehicle may be controlled along the best route from the first candidate vehicle start point towards the first candidate vehicle end point.

Abstract: An automated lane change control detects a preceding vehicle that is traveling in a same travel lane as a host vehicle, determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied between the host vehicle and the preceding vehicle, and executes an automated lane change in the host vehicle after a first predetermined time has elapsed from determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The automated lane change of the host vehicle is executed after a first predetermined time has elapsed after determining that the predetermined condition has been satisfied. A second predetermined time is set that is longer than the first predetermined time as a time for prohibiting the automated lane change upon assessing the presents of a previous driver lane change. The automated lane change is prohibited in an interval that starts when a prohibiting condition is satisfied and ends when the second predetermined time elapses.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating return journey notifications include obtaining a request for navigational directions to a target destination. An outbound journey route from an initial location to the target destination can be determined, wherein the outbound journey route includes an estimated outbound journey time. A return journey route from the target destination to a return destination can be determined, wherein the return journey route includes an estimated return journey time. The outbound journey route and/or return journey route can be determined at least in part from one or more of current traffic conditions or historical traffic conditions. One or more notifications regarding the return journey route can be generated when comparing the estimated outbound journey time to the estimated return journey time results in a determination that one or more predetermined criteria are met.

Abstract: Techniques regarding aligning content playback with a vehicle's estimated travel time are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system, which can further comprise a processor that executes computer executable components stored in memory. The system can also comprise a travel component that can receive information regarding vehicle navigation. Further, the system can comprise a ranking component that can rank relevancy of classified content based upon preferences and context of an entity in a vehicle. Moreover, the system can comprise a content selection component that can select a first set of content for play to the entity based in part on estimated travel time of the vehicle and the relevancy of the classified content.

Abstract: Among other things, an operation of a computational device in identifying a type of a given trip of a person is improved. Historical information is stored about prior trips of the person or of other people or both. The historical information is based on other than recorded motion data of the trips. Features are derived about the prior trips from the historical information. Features indicative of the type of the given trip are identified by the computational device. The type of the given trip is identified based on the features derived from the historical information.

Abstract: A display control apparatus comprises a display device that is a display device to be provided in a moving object that can travel, and outputs image information such that a visible direction from the outside of the moving object is restricted. The display control apparatus detects an image information presentation target that is present around the moving object, and controls the visible direction in the display device to a predetermined direction. The display control apparatus controls the predetermined direction such that an output of the display device is visible to the detected image information presentation target.

Abstract: A map data storage method for acquiring map data content used in a subject vehicle and storing the map data content in a common database by using a controller is provided. This method includes converting a format of the acquired map data content to a predetermined format that can be used in the subject vehicle, storing the map data content converted into the predetermined format in the common database, acquiring update information regarding the map data content stored in the common database, and editing the map data content in the predetermined format stored in the common database on the basis of the acquired update information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, program products, and systems for locating an unknown location by searching known geographical indicators. Embodiments of the present invention can be used to receive a search query for an unknown location. The search query can comprise one or more symbols denoting geographical indicators representative of the unknown location. Embodiments of the present invention can be used to locate unknown locations by searching for a location that matches the one or more symbols representative of the unknown location and returning results that match the received search query.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 5G or pre-5G communication system for supporting a data transmission rate higher than that of a 4G communication system such as LTE. Provided in the present disclosure is a relay-based communication method for a communication terminal provided in a vehicle, comprising the steps of: acquiring global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of the vehicle; determining a traveling direction of the vehicle on the basis of map information and the GPS coordinates; sensing a traveling lane of the vehicle; generating a location code including information on the GPS coordinates, the traveling direction, and the traveling lane; and generating a message, which includes the generated location code, and transmitting the message.

Abstract: A system for generating map information for one or more road sections of a digital road map comprises an interface for receiving data records for the one or more road sections. The data records describe properties of surfaces outside the immediate road area. The system further comprises a first module for evaluating the received data records in order to identify first surfaces outside the immediate road area that are able to be driven on by a vehicle after leaving the road and on which the vehicle can be brought to a standstill after leaving the road, a second module for generating a description of the first surfaces in a format suitable for digital road maps, and a third module for retrievably providing the description of the first surfaces in one or more formats suitable for digital road maps.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and storage media relating to a vehicle navigator system are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, vehicle operation data relating to one or more characteristics of operation of a motor vehicle may be received. An operation style by which an operator may operate the motor vehicle may be determined from the vehicle operation data. A vehicle location and a destination location may be received. A route may be determined from the vehicle location to the destination location according to the operation style by which an operator operates the motor vehicle. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

Abstract: A request for navigation directions for travelling from a source location to a destination location is received. Using data that was stored in a memory of a computing device prior to the request, first navigation directions for travelling from the source location to the destination location are generated, and a request for navigation directions for travelling from the source location to the destination location is transmitted to an online server. After second navigation directions for travelling from the source to the destination are received, it is determined whether a difference between the first navigation directions and the second navigation directions exceeds a threshold level. When the difference between the first navigation directions and the second directions route does not exceed the threshold level, the second navigation directions are merged into the first navigation directions.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes: a partition line recognizing unit that recognizes partition lines of a road on which a subject vehicle is running; an information acquiring unit that acquires information relating to running histories of other vehicles for a section in which no partition line can be recognized by the partition line recognizing unit from an external device; and an automated driving control unit that determines a behavior of the subject vehicle and performs automated driving on the basis of the running histories acquired by the information acquiring unit in a case in which there is a section in which no partition line can be recognized by the partition line recognizing unit after passing through a gate installed on the road.

Abstract: A location-based user experience is provided that takes place at pinpoint map locations, along paths, or inside regions. Users (players) physically move through a real world location (such as a neighborhood) to these disparate locations to get the experience. The experience is first defined generically, by using a mobile device to physically walk through a map space, for example, by using a computer to click on a map Inputs may also include map metadata, real-time conditions such as weather, and user experiences such as keeping line-of-sight between locations. A graph drawing algorithm may then instantiate the location-based experience along specific map locations and routes near a given starting point. Time-of-travel distances based on routes may be used instead of as-the-crow-flies distances. Placement of locations and routes may also adapt to prefer or avoid certain map coordinates.

Abstract: Computer systems configured to dynamically control localized media are provided. Computer systems comprising processing circuitry configured to dynamically direct and/or react based on a user's choice along a path in a non-linear fashion are provided. Methods are provided for providing a computer aided tour, the method comprising creating, operating, sorting, managing and/or maintaining a collection of dynamically controlled localized media experiences and/or tours.

Abstract: A control system of a vehicle for controlling motion of the vehicle traveling on a road shared with a set of moving objects include a memory to store a set of regions of states of lateral dynamic of the vehicle corresponding to a set of equilibrium points. Each region defines a control invariant set of the states of the lateral dynamic determined for different speeds of the vehicle, such that the vehicle having a state within a region determined for a speed is capable to maintain its states within the region while moving with the speed. Each region includes a corresponding equilibrium point and intersects with at least one adjacent region. Each equilibrium point is associated with one or multiple regions determined for different speeds.

Abstract: Service providers can be identified to fulfill service requests of a network-based service. A network system is configured to generate, based on historical data associated with the network-based service, a machine-learned service provider optimization (MLSPO) model for generating service provider optimizations. The optimizations can include action recommendations that optimize one or more service metrics. The MLSPO model can be a reinforcement learning model generated by performing a plurality of simulations utilizing one or more virtual agents. A provider device of a service provider can transmit a set of data to the network system that indicates a current location of the service provider. Based on the current location and the MLSPO model, the network system can generate service provider optimizations. Optimization data can be transmitted to the provider device so that the provider device can display information corresponding to the service provider optimizations.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system may comprise a communications network and processing logic. The processing logic may acquire information regarding an incident, identify a first mobile resource (MR) that may respond to the incident based on a type of the incident and a capability associated with the first MR. The processing logic may further identify a generic path scenario to the incident based on a location of the MR and a location of the incident. The processing logic may identify that the first MR is preferred over a second MR with respect to responding to the incident and assign the first MR to the incident. The processing logic may send a message via the communications network to the first MR to notify the first MR that it has been assigned to the incident.

Abstract: A guidance apparatus, a guidance method, and a guidance program for safely guiding a user to a point deviated from a proper route when the user has deviated from the proper route. A guidance apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a positional information measurement unit configured to sequentially measure a position of the guidance apparatus; a controller configured to determine whether the position measured by the positional information measurement unit is a position on a proper route and generate first guidance information for guiding a user from a guidance start point, which is a point determined not to be a position on the proper route, to a first deviation point, which is one point determined to be a position on the proper route.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for efficient navigation, location, tracking, and collocation of assets in electronic communication networks, which includes mutual tracking of target assets and tracking assets, reducing frequency and duration of radio transmission and reception of data, reducing the need for and frequency of GNSS (e.g. GPS) fixes and other power-hungry radio-based location sensing, predicting future movements of assets, and actions based on adherence to predictions of future movements of assets.

Abstract: A server system is provided that includes one or more processors configured to receive an intra-route navigation error package including a plurality of route context data from a user computer device. The intra-route navigation error package indicates that a navigation error occurred at a geospatial location. The one or more processors are further configured to send, to the user computing device, a detailed feedback package configured to cause the user computer device to display a feedback interface at a later point in time when a user of the user computer device is not traveling. The detailed feedback package includes a route context determined based on the plurality of route context data and configured to be presented to the user via the feedback interface. The one or more processors are further configured to determine a map correction for a map database based on user input of detailed feedback.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying a route to a location for a vehicle including generating a topological map of a parking area having a plurality of parking spaces and a plurality of roads. A plurality of nodes are established on the topological map, wherein each of the nodes has latitude and longitudinal coordinates. A plurality of links are established on the topological map. The links each extend between two of the nodes. One of the nodes is established as a starting node at which the vehicle starts and one of the nodes is established as a target node. A route is established to the target node that follows a series of the links to the target node using Dijkstra's algorithm. The route is determined based on a cost associated with each link for purposes of establishing the route with Dijkstra's algorithm.

Abstract: A method includes acquiring starting position information of moving bodies; acquiring destination position information of movement destinations; acquiring path information indicating paths on which the moving bodies can move; calculating, for each moving body, a minimum movement amount required for the moving body to move on a path from the starting position to each movement destination, based on the starting position information, the destination position information, and the path information; allocating a movement destination not allocated to any moving body to a moving body that has a minimum movement amount being the smallest of the minimum movement amounts and that has no allocation of any movement destination; further allocating, when there is a movement destination not allocated to the moving body on a movement route, the not-allocated movement destination to the allocated moving body; and determining movement routes of the moving bodies based on the allocation.