Message transmission for vehicle-to-vehicle communication enabled devices
US9820113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W40/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of transmitting a message is disclosed, wherein the method is for a vehicle-to-vehicle communication enabled device adapted to operate in accordance with a vehicle-to-vehicle communication protocol and in accordance with a cellular communication protocol for communication with a wireless communication network.The method comprises determining a geographical position of the vehicle-to-vehicle communication enabled device and determining, based on the determined geographical position, whether at least one direction extending from the determined geographical position lacks other vehicle-to-vehicle communication enabled devices for reception of the message. If at least one direction lacks other vehicle-to-vehicle communication enabled devices for reception of the message, the method comprises transmitting a report to a network node of the wireless communication network, wherein the report indicates the message.Corresponding computer program product, arrangement and communication device are also disclosed.
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