Abstract: Wireless transmission of data packets between controllers is executed over a plurality of integrated hybrid wireless communication channels, with proportional allocation of communication links for guaranteed and best-effort communication links Data packets may be communicated across a plurality of wireless communication channels to ensure delivery of on-demand performance.

Abstract: A system and method is taught for collaborative vehicle to all (V2X) communications to improve driving vehicle performance in a heterogeneous capability environment by sharing capabilities among different vehicles in both autonomous and non autonomous vehicles. In particular, the system and method are operative to locate proximate road users and to share the location, velocity and direction of the proximate road user with other road users via V2X communications.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for vehicle communication between a first vehicle and a second vehicle are disclosed. An example method includes displaying, on an external vehicle display of the first vehicle, vehicle data. The method further includes capturing, by a camera of the second vehicle, an image of the external vehicle display. The method further includes processing, by a processing device associated with the second vehicle, the image to extract the vehicle data about the first vehicle. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, a position of the first vehicle relative to a position of the second vehicle based at least in part on the vehicle data. The method further includes controlling, by the processing device associated with the second vehicle, the second vehicle based at least in part on the position of the first vehicle relative to the position of the second vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a controller in communication with a plurality of microphones and disposed to dynamically capture signals generated thereby. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor the signals generated by the plurality of microphones and extract a base frequency therefrom. The extracted base frequency is correlated to one of a plurality of known frequencies, wherein the known frequencies are associated with an acoustic sound being emitted from an emergency vehicle. A direction of arrival of a proximate emergency vehicle relative to the vehicle is determined based upon the signals generated by the plurality of microphones, and operation of the vehicle is controlled based upon the direction of arrival of the proximate emergency vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method to control communication in a vehicle include receiving an input. A controller determines whether to transmit a message using a high frequency (HF) communication system based on the input. The frequency range used by the HF communication system is lower than a frequency range used by the cellular communication system. The method includes controlling transmission by the HF communication system based on determining to transmit the message using the HF communication system.

Abstract: A method of performing collision prevention and a system to perform collision prevention involve a communication interface to receive information from connected devices of individuals. The system also includes a processor to obtain the information from the connected devices, estimate a potential for an upcoming collision, and issue an alert based on the potential for the upcoming collision to one or more of the connected devices.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for selective antenna allocation are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include receiving a first request for an antenna from a first transceiver. The method may further include receiving a second request for the antenna from a second transceiver. Additionally, the method may include selectively allocating the antenna to one of the first transceiver or the second transceiver based on the higher of a priority of the first transceiver and a priority of the second transceiver.

Abstract: A system and method is taught for collaborative vehicle to all (V2X) communications to improve driving vehicle performance in a heterogeneous capability environment by sharing capabilities among different vehicles in both autonomous and non autonomous vehicles. In particular, the system and method are operative to locate proximate road users and to share the location, velocity and direction of the proximate road user with other road users via V2X communications.

Abstract: A method for road user position report includes the steps of receiving, at a remotely located server, a digital, electronic report from a mobile device that comprises a user classification, a user geographical position, and at least one user kinetic parameter, such as a speed vector, and providing the report, from the server, to a human-operated or autonomously-controlled vehicle. The steps of receiving and providing are performed automatically and without human intervention using a telecommunication network. Road users not relevant to the vehicle are filtered-out and not provided to the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method to perform intelligent communication management in a vehicle include receiving one or more messages for transmission from the vehicle, and receiving inputs additional to the one or more messages for transmission. A communication manager selects one or more radio access technology (RAT) channels from available RAT channels of the vehicle to respectively transmit the one or more messages. The available RAT channels include a cellular RAT channel, WiFi RAT channel, designated short-range communication (DSRC) RAT channel, or WiGig RAT channel.

Abstract: A system and method to control communication in a vehicle include receiving an input. A controller determines whether to transmit a message using a high frequency (HF) communication system based on the input. The frequency range used by the HF communication system is lower than a frequency range used by the cellular communication system. The method includes controlling transmission by the HF communication system based on determining to transmit the message using the HF communication system.

Abstract: A vehicle-based system and a method of performing communication include one or more in-vehicle devices configured to obtain data. A controller obtains the data from the one or more in-vehicle devices. A first wireless communication unit associated with one or more of the one or more in-vehicle devices transmits data from the one or more of the one or more in-vehicle devices to the controller wirelessly.

Abstract: A vehicle-based system and a method of performing communication include one or more in-vehicle devices configured to obtain data. A controller obtains the data from the one or more in-vehicle devices. A first wireless communication unit associated with one or more of the one or more in-vehicle devices transmits data from the one or more of the one or more in-vehicle devices to the controller wirelessly.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method of communication for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes an on-board gateway for communication using visible light communication (VLC) and a visible light transceiver that is operated by the on-board gateway to enable VLC data communication. The transceiver can communicate with a VLC-enabled device that is within a communication range of the vehicle. The VLC-enabled device can be internal to or external to the vehicle. In one embodiment, a VLC signal is communicated between the vehicle and another vehicle having an on-board VLC gateway and transceiver. The on-board gateway and VLC transceiver enable provide traffic management. A traffic management signal is transmitted from a signal origination device and received at the vehicle using visible light communication, allowing the vehicle to be driven according to the traffic management signal.

Abstract: A system for providing telematics is provided that includes a communications unit having host circuitry coupled by an interface to at least one removable communications card, the interface includes a break line that enables disconnection of the at least one removable communications card from the host circuitry.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for detecting abrupt deceleration of a vehicle using Doppler change of a received signal are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include establishing, by a processing device, a radio link between a transceiver in the vehicle and a remote transceiver. The method may further include continuously calculating, by the processing device, a Doppler of the received signal. The method may further include detecting, by the processing device, a change in the Doppler of the received signal. The method may further include determining, by the processing device, whether the change in the Doppler of the received signal is indicative of an abrupt deceleration.

Abstract: A system for providing telematics includes a communications module having a host portion in communication with at least one communications cartridge, wherein the at least one communications cartridge includes an adapter board having a cradle for receiving a communications card, wherein the cradle includes an interface for removably coupling the communications card to the adapter board, and wherein the adapter board is configured to communicatively couple the communications card and the host portion of the communications module.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for selective antenna allocation are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include receiving a first request for an antenna from a first transceiver. The method may further include receiving a second request for the antenna from a second transceiver. Additionally, the method may include selectively allocating the antenna to one of the first transceiver or the second transceiver based on the higher of a priority of the first transceiver and a priority of the second transceiver.

Abstract: A method of a vehicle obtaining sensor data originating at one or more of other vehicles includes receiving input from an operator or system within the vehicle, and generating a request for the sensor data based on the input. The request specifies one or more parameters and the one or more parameters include a location at which the sensor data is obtained. The method also includes sending the request for the sensor data, receiving the sensor data, and processing the sensor data. The processing includes providing the sensor data to the operator or the system within the vehicle based on the input. A central server includes an interface to receive sensor data and parameters from one or more vehicles according to vehicle-to-network (V2N) communication. A processor generates a digital map from the sensor data. The digital map includes a layer for each type of the sensor data.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method of communication for a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle includes an on-board gateway for communication using visible light communication (VLC) and a visible light transceiver that is operated by the on-board gateway to enable VLC data communication. The transceiver can communicate with a VLC-enabled device that is within a communication range of the vehicle. The VLC-enabled device can be internal to or external to the vehicle. In one embodiment, a VLC signal is communicated between the vehicle and another vehicle having an on-board VLC gateway and transceiver. The on-board gateway and VLC transceiver enable provide traffic management. A traffic management signal is transmitted from a signal origination device and received at the vehicle using visible light communication, allowing the vehicle to be driven according to the traffic management signal.