COOPERATIVE VEHICLE COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM

摘要

According to an aspect of the invention, a traffic information communication system includes a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver may be configured to receive a message relating to traffic conditions along a thoroughfare from a communication node. The transmitter may be communicatively coupled to the receiver and may be configured to rebroadcast the message within a predetermined amount of time after receiving the message. The traffic information communication system may be implemented in a vehicle traveling along the thoroughfare.

主权项

1. A traffic information communication system comprising:
a receiver configured to receive a message relating to traffic conditions along a thoroughfare from a communication node; a transmitter communicatively coupled to the receiver and configured to rebroadcast the message within a predetermined amount of time after receiving the message, wherein the traffic information communication system is implemented in a vehicle traveling along the thoroughfare; and a sensor installed in the vehicle and configured to detect a trigger, wherein the transmitter is further configured to generate and broadcast a warning message relating to a potential safety threat to other vehicles in response to detecting the trigger, wherein:
the sensor comprises a brake sensor configured to detect emergent braking in the vehicle;the sensor comprises a component sensor configured to detect failure of a particular vehicle component in the vehicle; orthe sensor comprises both the brake sensor and the component sensor.