LIGHT-BASED COMMUNICATIONS UTILIZING A GOSSIP NETWORK IN A VEHICLE/ROADWAY ENVIRONMENT

摘要

Techniques are disclosed that can be implemented as a light-based communications network exhibiting gossip network topology. In some embodiments, the network may include a plurality of mobile and/or fixed communicating nodes (peers) configured for light-based communications with one another. To that end, a node may host a transmitter (e.g., laser, LED, or other solid-state light source) configured to emit light-based communication signals and/or a receiver (e.g., a photosensor or other light-based data input device) configured to sense such signals. In some cases, the network may be used to propagate or otherwise disseminate strategic, tactical, and/or other vehicle-to-X (V2X) communications between vehicles and infrastructure in a vehicle/roadway environment. In some instances, the gossip topology may provide for relay and aggregation of information from node to node, improving reliability and availability of information propagated within the network. In some embodiments, the network may be autonomous (e.g., self-forming and/or self-serving).

主权项

1. A method of light-based communication using a gossip network within a vehicle/roadway environment, the method comprising:
receiving a first light-based communication signal from the gossip network at a first node of the gossip network; and processing the first light-based communication signal at the first node of the gossip network.