Devices, systems, and methods for transmitting vehicle data
US11396292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for platooning vehicles are described. In some aspects, vehicles use sensors to determine a gap between each other. In response to the gap increasing beyond a threshold amount, and a threshold amount of torque being commanded by each of the vehicles, reducing the amount of torque being commanded by the front vehicle. The gap may be determined at least in part by sensors such as a radar, a lidar, and/or a camera. These sensors may be mounted on either a rear vehicle in the platoon, or a front vehicle in the platoon.
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