Control apparatus, vehicle, non-transitory computer readable medium, and control method
US12049163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control apparatus is a control apparatus that is communicably connected to a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the control apparatus including a controller configured to: identify the first vehicle as a transfer destination for a luggage item stored in the second vehicle; read a targeted relative relationship between the second vehicle and the first vehicle; control the second vehicle based on the targeted relative relationship; and when a difference between the targeted relative relationship and an actual relative relationship is within an allowable range, convey the luggage item from the second vehicle to the first vehicle using a conveyer of the first vehicle or the second vehicle.
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