18453582. AUTOMATED PLATOONING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 AUTOMATED PLATOONING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 AUTOMATED PLATOONING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
AUTOMATED PLATOONING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
AUTOMATED PLATOONING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18453582 titled 'AUTOMATED PLATOONING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for controlling an automated platooning vehicle as it travels along a path with multiple sections. The vehicle follows a leader vehicle in some sections and operates autonomously in others, based on information received from a server.
- Explanation of the patent:
* Receive information of a leader vehicle for platooning at a specific section. * Drive in a platoon with the leader vehicle at that section. * Drive autonomously in the next section. * Receive information of a new leader vehicle for the following section. * Drive in a platoon with the new leader vehicle at the next section.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicle systems for efficient and safe platooning on highways or designated routes.
Problems Solved
1. Improved coordination and communication between automated vehicles in a platoon. 2. Seamless transition between platooning and autonomous driving modes.
Benefits
1. Increased fuel efficiency through aerodynamic drafting in platooning. 2. Enhanced safety through synchronized driving behaviors. 3. Reduced driver fatigue in long-distance travel scenarios.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Automated Platooning Vehicle Control System for Efficient Highway Driving"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing patents related to platooning systems and autonomous vehicle control, but the specific method described in this application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle unexpected obstacles or changes in the platooning leader?
The patent application does not detail how the automated platooning vehicle reacts to sudden changes in the leader vehicle or unexpected obstacles on the road.
What measures are in place to ensure data security and prevent hacking of the server providing information to the vehicles?
The patent application does not address the cybersecurity aspects of the system and how it protects sensitive data exchanged between the vehicles and the server.
Original Abstract Submitted
In an embodiment, a method of controlling an automated platooning vehicle for driving on a traveling path including n-th to (n+2)-th (n is integer) sections, comprises receiving from a server information of a first leader vehicle capable of leading the automated platooning vehicle at the n-th section, performing platoon driving in association with the first leader vehicle at the n-th section, performing autonomous driving of the automated platooning vehicle out of association with the first leader vehicle at the (n+1)-th section, receiving from the server information of a second leader vehicle capable of leading the automated platooning vehicle at the (n+2)-th section, and performing platoon driving in association with the second leader vehicle at the (n+2)-th section.
