18189722. Methods and Computing Systems for Vehicle to Vehicle Platooning and Communications simplified abstract (Mercedes-Benz Group AG)
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Methods and Computing Systems for Vehicle to Vehicle Platooning and Communications
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Lee O'donnell of Los Angeles CA (US)
Gordon Kevin Harms of San Jose CA (US)
Methods and Computing Systems for Vehicle to Vehicle Platooning and Communications - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18189722 titled 'Methods and Computing Systems for Vehicle to Vehicle Platooning and Communications
The abstract describes a control circuit in a vehicle that can invite another vehicle to join a platoon, based on certain characteristics of the second vehicle.
- The control circuit can send an invitation to a second vehicle to join a vehicle platoon.
- The invitation includes travel parameters for the platoon.
- The control circuit receives a response from the second vehicle indicating its characteristics.
- Based on these characteristics, the control circuit decides whether to include the second vehicle in the platoon.
- If the second vehicle is to be included, the control circuit generates instructions for it to join the platoon.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicle technology - Traffic management systems - Fleet coordination in transportation services
Problems Solved: - Efficient and safe vehicle platooning - Improved coordination between vehicles on the road
Benefits: - Enhanced traffic flow and reduced congestion - Increased fuel efficiency through platooning - Safer and more coordinated driving experience
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Vehicle Platoon Control System for Enhanced Traffic Management" This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicle fleets, transportation services, and smart city infrastructure for optimized traffic flow and improved road safety.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control circuit determine which vehicles to invite to join the platoon? - The control circuit analyzes the characteristics of the second vehicle to make this decision.
2. What are the potential benefits of vehicle platooning in terms of fuel efficiency? - Vehicle platooning can lead to significant fuel savings by reducing aerodynamic drag and optimizing speed control.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control circuit of a first vehicle may transmit an invitation for a second vehicle to join a vehicle platoon with the first vehicle. The vehicle platoon may include a plurality of vehicles for traveling. The invitation may include one or more travel parameters. The control circuit may receive a response to the invitation for the second vehicle to join the vehicle platoon, the response indicating one or more characteristics of the second vehicle. The control circuit may determine that the second vehicle is to be included into the vehicle platoon based on the one or more characteristics of the second vehicle. The control circuit may, in response to determining that the second vehicle is to be included in the vehicle platoon, generate instructions for the second vehicle to join the vehicle platoon. The control circuit may output the instructions for the second vehicle to join the vehicle platoon.
