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 …

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 …

System and method for shared autonomy through cooperative sensing

P Kelkar, X Bai, S Rajab, H Tafish - US Patent 11,181,929, 2021 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for shared autonomy through cooperative sensing are
described. According to one embodiment, a cooperative sensing system includes a …

Applications for using mass estimations for vehicles

SM Erlien, JP Switkes, AB Schuh - US Patent App. 15/908,745, 2018 - Google Patents
Various applications for use of mass estimations of a vehicle, including to control operation
of the vehicle, sharing the mass estimation with other vehicles and/or a Network Operations …

System and method for shared autonomy through cooperative sensing

P Kelkar, X Bai, S Rajab, H Tafish - US Patent 11,163,317, 2021 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for shared autonomy through cooperative sensing are
described. According to one embodiment, a cooperative sensing system includes a …

Braking controller and method using verification of reported trailer capabilities

PJ Kasper, MD Tober, C Beyer… - US Patent …, 2020 - Google Patents
A braking controller and method in a towing vehicle towing one or more towed vehicles as a
combination vehicle provides brake control of the one or more towed vehicles based on a …

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 …

Towing vehicle controller using trailer braking strategy and trailer braking control method

PJ Kasper, AJ Pilkington, S Sasmal… - US Patent …, 2020 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A braking controller and method in a towing vehicle towing one or more
towed vehicles as a combination vehicle provides brake control of the one or more towed …

Towing vehicle controller using trailer braking strategy and trailer braking control method

PJ Kasper, AJ Pilkington, S Sasmal… - US Patent …, 2020 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A braking controller and method in a towing vehicle towing one or more
towed vehicles as a combination vehicle provides brake control of the one or more towed …

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 …