Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for providing context-aware and/or profile-based security in a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2017
Date of Patent:
March 30, 2021
Assignee:
VENIAM, INC.
Inventors:
Tiago Silvestre Condeixa, Diogo Miguel Augusto Lopes, Ricardo Jorge Magalhães de Matos
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for distributed transactions in a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes, such as in a network of moving things, which may be a vehicle network, a network of or including autonomous vehicles, etc.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). In particular, systems and methods for managing a mobile network infrastructure in a network of moving things.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 2018
Date of Patent:
January 12, 2021
Assignee:
VENIAM, INC.
Inventors:
Rui Miguel Correia e Costa, Guilherme da Silveira Pacheco
Abstract: Systems and methods for environmental management in a network of moving things. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for integrating sensors, mobile access points, and/or the network of moving things with municipal waste management systems, pollution control systems, etc.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile and/or static nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things, autonomous vehicle networks, etc.). For example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems and methods for managing digital advertising campaigns in a network of moving things (e.g., including manually operated and/or autonomous vehicles, etc.). As a non-limiting example, vehicle mobility and/or context may be utilized to effectively distribute and control distribution of ad campaigns. Additionally, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods by which such ad campaigns may be specified (or defined) by a user.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for managing resource utilization in a network of moving things, for example including autonomous vehicles.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide autonomous vehicle network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable network of autonomous vehicles comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes. In particular, systems and methods for operating self-organized fleets of autonomous vehicles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 24, 2019
Date of Patent:
October 20, 2020
Assignee:
VENIAM, INC.
Inventors:
Nuno Alexandre Tavares Coutinho, Ricardo Jorge Magalhães de Matos, João Francisco Cordeiro de Oliveira Barros
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). In particular, systems and methods for self-configuring nodes and modes of communication in a network of moving things.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 18, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 22, 2020
Assignee:
Veniam, Inc.
Inventors:
Diogo Miguel Augusto Lopes, Tiago Silvestre Condeixa
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 23, 2019
Date of Patent:
September 22, 2020
Assignee:
Veniam, Inc.
Inventor:
Alexandre Paulo Fernandes de Albuquerque Cardoso Gonçalves
Abstract: Systems and methods for utilizing mobile access points as fixed access points in a network of moving things, for example including autonomous vehicles. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for strategically positioning mobile access points at fixed locations, for example to flexibly augment the capabilities of the vehicle communication network.
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for handling critical and location-aware messages in a communication network that includes mobile access points and fixed access points. Availability of a plurality of distinct network technologies at a node in the communication network, for use in forwarding of a message via the node, may be assessed. Performance characteristics for each one of the plurality of distinct network technologies may be determined; based on the performance characteristics, one of the plurality of distinct network technologies may be selected; and the message may be forwarded via the selected network technology.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting and/or effectively utilizing a network of mobile and/or static nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things, autonomous vehicle networks, etc.). For example, a communication network, or one or more nodes thereof, implemented in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure provide for efficient operation of distribution centers (e.g., ports, rail hubs, air freight hubs, etc.) that include networks of moving things. For example, in an example implementation, various aspects of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for efficiently controlling the operation of vehicles (e.g., boats, tugboats, ships, trucks, etc.) involved in port operations.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). More specifically, systems and methods for self and automated management of certificates in a network of moving things that may include autonomous vehicles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 19, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 25, 2020
Assignee:
VENIAM, INC.
Inventors:
Tiago Silvestre Condeixa, Dário Fernando Rodrigues Nascimento, João Manuel Ferreira Gomes
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for fast discovery, service-driven, and context-based connectivity in networks of autonomous vehicles. At a node of a network of moving things that includes a plurality of nodes, one or more wireless communication interfaces of the node may be configured to enable operation of a particular service, the configuring being based on one or more of: a respective service profile, a respective priority of service, and a respective operating status for each of the one or more wireless communication interfaces. The registered service may be then made active on the node, with making of the registered service active including enabling access to the registered service by one or both of end-user devices and other nodes of the plurality of nodes. Configuring the one or more wireless communication interfaces may include allocating wireless capacity of the one or more wireless communication interfaces to the registered service.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide autonomous vehicle network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable network of autonomous vehicles comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile and/or static nodes, including for example autonomous vehicles. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods that provide for cooperative, dynamic, and balanced access to the communication network infrastructure supporting the Network of Moving Things.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide autonomous vehicle network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable network of autonomous vehicles comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes, including systems and methods for managing fleets of autonomous vehicles to optimize electric budget.
Abstract: Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile nodes. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods for supporting a dynamically configurable communication network comprising a complex array of both static and moving communication nodes (e.g., the Internet of moving things). Specifically, there is disclosed optimizing methods for handing off or connecting a mobile user to different access points.
Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing data gathering in a network of moving things. As non-limiting examples, various aspects of this disclosure provide systems and methods for operating sensor systems and collecting data from sensor systems in a network resource-efficient manner.