Apparatus and method for controlling platooning of vehicles
US10593211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2554/801
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling platooning of vehicles includes: a manipulation portion configured to input an operation command when a lane change is needed during the platooning; a detector portion configured to recognize Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) information regarding the plurality of vehicles; and a controller configured to perform the lane change using the BCW information according to the operation command.
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