18145427. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC EVENT VIA VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC EVENT VIA VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC EVENT VIA VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Collaborative Traffic Event Reporting System
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC EVENT VIA VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Subharthi Banerjee of Dearborn MI (US)
Somak Datta Gupta of Novi MI (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC EVENT VIA VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18145427 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC EVENT VIA VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a system where a group of vehicles work together to share information about a traffic event. For example, if one vehicle detects a potential traffic issue, it can form a group with other vehicles to share video recordings of the event. This information can be used for various purposes like insurance claims or police reports.
Key Features and Innovation
- Vehicles cooperate to share information about traffic events.
- Video recordings of events are shared within the group.
- Information can be used for insurance procedures and police reports.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in various applications such as:
- Improving traffic management
- Enhancing road safety
- Streamlining insurance claim processes
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Lack of real-time information about traffic events
- Difficulty in providing evidence for insurance claims or police reports
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Faster response to traffic events
- Improved accuracy in reporting incidents
- Enhanced collaboration among drivers
Commercial Applications
- Commercial title: "Collaborative Traffic Event Reporting System"
- This technology could be valuable for insurance companies, law enforcement agencies, and transportation departments.
- It could also be integrated into navigation systems to provide real-time updates on traffic conditions.
Prior Art
Readers interested in prior art related to this technology could explore research on vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and traffic management technologies.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on research related to vehicle communication systems, traffic data analytics, and smart transportation technologies.
Questions about Collaborative Traffic Event Reporting System
How does this technology improve road safety?
This technology enhances road safety by providing real-time information about traffic events, allowing drivers to make informed decisions and avoid potential hazards.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this system on a large scale?
Implementing this system on a large scale may face challenges such as ensuring data privacy, coordinating communication between a large number of vehicles, and integrating with existing traffic management systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods pertaining to a group of vehicles that cooperatively provide information about a traffic event. In an example embodiment, a method executed by a first processor in a first vehicle may involve detecting a trigger condition that portends a traffic event. The first vehicle may form a video sharing group with one or more other vehicles. At least one vehicle of the video sharing group may capture a video recording of the traffic event and share the video recording with members of the video sharing group. The video recording may contain information that is useable for various purposes. In an example scenario, a reporting vehicle of the video sharing group may transmit the video recording to a server computer that is configured to allow for further operations such as, for example, initiating an insurance procedure and/or filing a police report.
