Autonomous vehicle data offload to download pole by free space optical link
US12128928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/18
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for offloading autonomous vehicle (AV) data to a download pole. The AV may include a transceiver. The download pole may include a transceiver. The method may include identifying, by the AV, the download pole in a parking spot that is close to the AV. The method may also include establishing short range wireless link between the AV and the download pole. The method may also include positioning the AV so that the transceiver of the AV is aligned with the transceiver of the download pole based on instructions received over the Bluetooth connection from the download pole. The method may further include establishing a first link between the transceiver of the AV and the transceiver of the download pole.
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