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Information processing apparatus and information processing method

US11328594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2019
Grant dateMay 10, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q2240/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An information processing apparatus determines a pickup point and a drop-off point for a first user traveling to a destination in a vehicle carrying a plurality of unspecified users. The apparatus includes a controller that obtains information on the place of departure and the destination of the first user; determines a pickup point for the first user based on the place of departure of the first user; defines a predetermined field including the destination of the first user and determines a drop-off point for the first user from a plurality of points except the destination, the points being included in the predetermined field; and transmits the determined pickup point and drop-off point for the first user to a device associated with the vehicle.

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