Method and apparatus for grouping vehicles in internet of vehicles
US10932271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/027
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are a method and apparatus for grouping vehicles in Internet of Vehicles. The method comprises: a designated vehicle within a coverage area of a road-side unit (RSU) satisfying a preset condition receives first indication information of the RSU, the first indication information being set for indicating the designated vehicle to be a vehicle having a management permission to manage a vehicle group to which the designated vehicle pertains; or designated vehicles outside the coverage area of the RSU satisfying a preset condition negotiate to decide a final designated vehicle; the designated vehicle periodically broadcasts a first message set for performing vehicle grouping to the vehicles within the coverage of the RSU and/or outside the coverage of the RSU; the designated vehicle receives a second message in response to the first message; and the designated vehicle groups vehicles that send the second message to a vehicle group.
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