TECHNIQUES OF ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS DATA CONNECTION

摘要

A wireless data connection may be established between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle. A forward camera of the second vehicle may obtain image data of a rear portion of the first vehicle and determine an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data. The second vehicle may broadcast a data connection request which indicates at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle.

主权项

1. A method of establishing a wireless data connection between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle, the method comprising:
a forward camera of the second vehicle obtaining image data imaging a rear portion of the first vehicle, determining an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data, the second vehicle broadcasting a data connection request, the data connection request indicating at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, the second vehicle receiving a data connection reply from the first vehicle, and in response to the receiving of the data connection reply, selectively participating in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.