Systems and methods for semi-autonomous vehicular convoys
US8744666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/93
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for vehicles to safely closely follow one another through partial automation. Following closely behind another vehicle has significant fuel savings benefits, but is unsafe when done manually by the driver. On the opposite end of the spectrum, fully autonomous solutions require inordinate amounts of technology, and a level of robustness that is currently not cost effective.
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