Automotive traffic flow control in the absence of smart infrastructure
US12249237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2555/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are techniques for traffic flow control. In an aspect, an on-board computer (OBC) of a vehicle of a secondary traffic flow determines that a primary traffic flow is passing through an intersection associated with a traffic light, wherein the determination that the primary traffic flow is passing through the intersection is based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, or any combination thereof, and reduces a speed of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle from tripping a traffic light sensor associated with the traffic light until after the primary traffic flow has passed through the intersection.
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