Sensor fusion for autonomous or partially autonomous vehicle control

AB Schuh, SM Erlien, JP Switkes - US Patent 10,520,581, 2019 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for fusing
sensor data obtained from different vehicles for use in the at least partial automatic control of …

Devices, systems, and methods for transmitting vehicle data

MS Luckevich, SM Laws, JP Switkes, TW Laing… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy
trucks, to follow closely behind each other, or linking to form a platoon. In one aspect, on …

Gap measurement for vehicle convoying

AB Schuh, SM Erlien, S Pleines, JL Jacobs… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A variety of methods, controllers and algorithms are described for
identifying the back of a particular vehicle (eg, a platoon partner) in a set of distance …

Sensor-based anti-hacking prevention in platooning vehicles

TS Miller, AJ Pilkington - US Patent 10,921,823, 2021 - Google Patents
A platoon management control uses the GPS position of the rear of a lead vehicle. The lead
vehicle deceleration demand is overlaid upon the position of the rear of the lead vehicle …

Devices, systems, and methods for transmitting vehicle data

MS Luckevich, SM Laws, JP Switkes - US Patent 10,520,952, 2019 - Google Patents
Systems and methods for coordinating and controlling vehicles, for example heavy trucks, to
follow closely behind each other, or linking to form a platoon. In one aspect, on-board …

Detection system

Y Wang, L Ma, RJ Cashler - US Patent 10,955,540, 2021 - Google Patents
A detection system includes a ranging-sensor and a control ler-circuit. The ranging-sensor is
configured to detect objects proximate to a host-vehicle. The controller-circuit is in …

Systems and methods for managing tractor-trailers

JP Switkes, SM Laws, L Laubinger - US Patent 11,427,196, 2022 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for causing a vehicle to avoid an adverse action are
described. In one aspect, a sensor on first vehicle may determine the existence and location …

Vehicle convoy control system and method

G Seenumani, H Sehgal, JD Brooks… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
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ELECTRIC COMPANY ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR …

System and method for implementing pre-cognition braking and/or avoiding or mitigation risks among platooning vehicles

JP Switkes, SM Erlien, L Laubinger - US Patent 11,294,396, 2022 - Google Patents
A system and method for mitigating or avoiding risks due to hazards encountered by
platooning vehicles. The system and method involve interrogating, with one or more …

Vehicle convoy control system and method

JD Brooks, HK Mathews Jr - US Patent 10,262,542, 2019 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A control system and method identify a first vehicle system that is traveling
from a first location toward a different, second location, and a second vehicle system for …