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Methods for activity reduction in pedestrian-to-vehicle communication networks

US8738280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/168
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for pedestrian unit (PU) communication activity reduction in pedestrian-to-vehicle communication networks include obtaining safety risk information for a pedestrian at risk for involvement in an accident and using the risk information to adjust a PU communication activity. In some embodiments, the activity reduction is achieved without implementing understanding of surroundings. In other embodiments, the activity reduction is based on risk assessment provided by vehicles. In some embodiments, the activity reduction includes PU transmission reduction. In some embodiments the transmission activity reduction may be followed by reception activity reduction for overall power consumption reduction.

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