Methods and systems for facilitating stops for vehicles en route to a common destination
US9767698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/024
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for facilitating stops for vehicles en route to a common destination. A request is received from a first vehicle, the request pertaining to a desire to make a particular type of stop en route to a destination. Information pertaining to the request is transmitted to one or more additional vehicles that are also en route to the destination. Feedback is obtained from the first vehicle, the second vehicle, or both, as to a desired location for the stop.
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