Merging support information distribution apparatus, merging support system, merging support information distribution method, and computer program
US11043128B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/166
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A merging support information (MSI) distribution apparatus includes a MSI reception unit configured to receive MSI including a speed recommended for a vehicle traveling on a branch line to merge with a main line from a merging prediction apparatus, a distribution destination information reception unit configured to receive distribution destination registration information including terminal movement information indicating a movement state of a mobile terminal mounted on the vehicle traveling on the branch line and terminal identification information identifying the mobile terminal from the mobile terminal via a mobile communication network, and an information distribution unit configured to specify the mobile terminal to be a distribution destination to which the MSI is distributed based on the branch line traveling information and the terminal movement information, and distribute the MSI to the specified mobile terminal via the mobile communication network based on the terminal identification information of the specified mobile terminal.
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