Wireless trailer connection
US11864073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for enabling a V2V communications link between a trailer and a first tow vehicle including receiving a towing system activation control signal, transmitting a tow vehicle request, receiving a first tow vehicle response including a first tow vehicle location and a first tow vehicle identifier, determining a first distance between the first tow vehicle and the trailer, and enabling the V2V communications link in response to the first distance being less than a threshold distance.
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