17850173. MANAGING COMMUNICATION IN A GROUP OF VEHICLES simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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MANAGING COMMUNICATION IN A GROUP OF VEHICLES

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Norman Lu of Fairview TX (US)

Maximilian Parness of Takoma Park MD (US)

MANAGING COMMUNICATION IN A GROUP OF VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17850173 titled 'MANAGING COMMUNICATION IN A GROUP OF VEHICLES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for merging vehicles from different groups, where the merged vehicles can communicate with each other. The main vehicle in the second group is notified of the merging by one of the vehicles in the second group.

  • Merging vehicles from different groups
  • Vehicles can communicate with each other after merging
  • Notification of merging sent to the main vehicle in the second group

Potential Applications

  • Autonomous vehicle systems
  • Traffic management systems
  • Fleet management systems

Problems Solved

  • Efficient merging of vehicles from different groups
  • Improved communication between merged vehicles
  • Enhanced coordination and control of vehicle groups

Benefits

  • Smoother merging process
  • Increased safety and efficiency on the road
  • Better coordination and collaboration between vehicles


Original Abstract Submitted

An example operation includes one or more of merging at least one vehicle from a first group of vehicles and at least one vehicle from a second group of vehicles, where the merged vehicles communicate with one another, and where a main vehicle in the second group is notified of the merging by the at least one vehicle in the second group after the merging.