Collaborative vehicle headlight directing
US11241996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/47
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments include methods and vehicles, such as an autonomous vehicle, a semi-autonomous vehicle, etc., for collaboratively directing one or more headlights by two or more vehicles. Various aspects may include receiving, by a first vehicle processor, a first collaborative lighting message from a second vehicle, in which the first collaborative lighting message may request the first vehicle direct one or more headlights of the first vehicle, in collaboration with the second vehicle directing one or more headlights of the second vehicle according to a collaborative lighting plan, and directing, by the first vehicle processor, one or more of the headlights of the first vehicle in accordance with the collaborative lighting plan.
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