On October 9th, Idiot obtained a patent for its "Logistics Digital Twin" technology, the first of its kind in Japan.
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Based on data compliant with the "Logistics Information Standard Guidelines" formulated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, digital twin technology visualizes and reproduces logistics bases, inbound information, outbound information, etc., on a map. This allows for a realistic reproduction of logistics operations in a virtual space, enabling more advanced logistics planning, such as analysis of transportation efficiency, identification of bottlenecks, and simulation of future supply and demand.
The use of data compliant with the "Logistics Information Standards Guidelines" is attracting attention as a foundation for promoting information sharing and visualization among different businesses, and Idiot has been promoting the development of "Logistics Digital Twin" technology.
Obtaining a patent establishes research and development results as intellectual property and is expected to contribute to future industry standardization and the promotion of data collaboration.
■ Overview of the patent
Patent number: Patent No. 7756384
Registration date: January 2025, 10
Patent holder: Idiot
Title of Invention: Logistics Digital Twin Drawing System, Logistics Digital Twin Drawing Method and Program
