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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2010
Motonari Ohbayashi, Susono, JP;
Ayako Nishimura, Gotemba, JP;
Motonari Ohbayashi, Susono, JP;
Ayako Nishimura, Gotemba, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-shi, JP;
Abstract
In a vehicle remote operation system that remotely operates a vehicle V using a portable terminal, during the remote operation of the vehicle V by the portable terminal, when the cab of the vehicle V is not locked, a main control unitof an on-board devicedoes not permit movement of the vehicle V. Therefore, the vehicle V can be remotely operated only when the cab of the vehicle is locked. As a result, it is possible to prevent a malicious person from getting in the vehicle V during the remote operation. In addition, even when a well-meaning person who gets in the cab unexpectedly unlocks and opens the door, the vehicle is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to ensure safety.