20240013587. PARTIAL SENSOR DATA SHARING FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES simplified abstract (Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.)
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PARTIAL SENSOR DATA SHARING FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES
Organization Name
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Ahmed Hamdi Sakr of Mountain View CA (US)
PARTIAL SENSOR DATA SHARING FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240013587 titled 'PARTIAL SENSOR DATA SHARING FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for sharing partial sensor data between vehicles. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The method involves detecting an occluded area relative to a receiver vehicle.
- Based on the traffic topology and state information of a selected sender vehicle, an area of interest (AOI) is defined.
- The AOI is transmitted to the selected sender vehicle.
- When the detected occluded area falls within the sensor coverage area of the selected sender vehicle, sensor data corresponding to the AOI is received.
Potential Applications:
- Autonomous driving systems: This method can be used in autonomous vehicles to share sensor data between vehicles, improving situational awareness and safety.
- Traffic management: By sharing sensor data, traffic authorities can gather information about traffic conditions in occluded areas and make informed decisions for traffic management.
Problems Solved:
- Occlusion of sensor data: The method addresses the issue of occluded sensor data by detecting occluded areas and requesting relevant data from nearby vehicles.
- Limited sensor coverage: By sharing sensor data, the method overcomes the limitation of individual vehicles' sensor coverage and provides a more comprehensive view of the environment.
Benefits:
- Improved safety: Sharing sensor data allows vehicles to have a better understanding of their surroundings, reducing the risk of accidents.
- Enhanced efficiency: Traffic management can be optimized by utilizing shared sensor data, leading to smoother traffic flow and reduced congestion.
- Cost-effective: Instead of relying solely on expensive sensors in each vehicle, this method leverages the collective sensor data of multiple vehicles, reducing the overall cost of sensor systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of partial sensor data sharing is described. the method includes detecting an occluded area relative to a receiver vehicle. the method also includes defining an area of interest (aoi) based on a traffic topology and state information of a selected sender vehicle. the method further includes transmitting the area of interest to the selected sender vehicle. the method also includes receiving a sensor data corresponding to the area of interest when the detected occluded area is within a sensor coverage area of the selected sender vehicle.
