Inter vehicle communication system
US6765495B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/161
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inter vehicle communication system wherein information transfer between vehicles is provided by data sources, data sensors, and vehicle sensors on each vehicle connected to a central processing unit on each vehicle. The central processing unit receives information from other vehicles via the data sensors and calculates information weights for that data. Information weights may be based upon temporal or spatial displacement, or other factors. The central processing unit then combines that weighted data with data provided by onboard vehicle sensors to determine vehicle and situational status. The central processing unit will then provide control information to the vehicle or vehicle operator. The central processing unit also creates messages for transfer to other vehicles via the data sources contained in the vehicle. Preferably, the data sources are provided by adapting vehicle headlights, taillights, or other existing lights sources for optical data transfer. Data sensors would then be provided by optical data sensors.
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