INFRASTRUCTURE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

The system and methods according to the present invention advantageously provide redundant, confirmatory or control signals or information or data capture, for motorist and/or autonomous or driverless vehicles. These control, confirmatory or redundant signals or information may be used by driverless vehicles, trucks, motorist, pedestrians and cyclist to navigate roadways or receive or validate infrastructure information or make decisions based on conditions. The signals may also be used by motorists, pedestrians and electronic devices to gather data and make decisions. The redundant, confirmatory or control signals or information communication may be done via visible, non-visible or radio-frequency spectrum. The system may be implemented by embedding hardware or electronics or optics into or on luminous sign systems, traditional sign systems or mounted onto infrastructure such as guard rails, bridges or other fixed or temporary systems for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving signals/messages or communication using visible and non-visible light spectrum.

主权项

1. A roadway and transportation communication system comprising:
a. a device coupled to or embedded in a vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data or receive and store new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light; b. at least a second device coupled to a second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure or receive and store new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light; c. the device further configured to transmit data to or receive data from the at least second device; and d. the at least second device further configured to transmit to or receive data from the device.