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Apparatus and method for controlling platooning of vehicles

US10593211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2018
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2038

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  • 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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