The invention enables traffic controller to instruct autonomous vehicles in the event of emergencies or congestion. A vehicular external communication and control system includes a Traffic Control Module (TCM) based in a traffic control device such as a smart traffic light or and emergency services vehicle. The invention also includes a Traffic Control Electronic Control Unit (TCECU) installed in a vehicle that is communicatively linked to a TCM and to the vehicle computer bus. The TCM broadcasts to all TCECU-equipped vehicles within range. The TCECU-equipped vehicle provides status data to the traffic control device and the traffic control device issues instructions to the vehicle.
VEHICULAR EXTERNAL CONTROL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
26.08.2021
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion / G08G Anlagen zur Steuerung, Regelung oder Überwachung des Verkehrs , TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS / G06F ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING , Elektrische digitale Datenverarbeitung |
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