Abstract: A method for generating a message including vehicle operating parameters. The method includes the following: measuring operating parameters of an unequipped vehicle using monitoring equipment present on an equipped vehicle that is proximate to the unequipped vehicle; generating at the equipped vehicle a message including the measured operating parameters of the unequipped vehicle; and transmitting from the equipped vehicle to surrounding vehicles the message including the measured operating parameters of the unequipped vehicle to inform surrounding vehicles of the operating parameters of the unequipped vehicle.

Abstract: A search and rescue system including a first control module for a first vehicle. The first control module is configured to identify when the first vehicle is in a distressed situation based on inputs received from a vehicle status sensor, and generate an emergency message including information regarding the distressed situation. A first transmitter for the first vehicle transmits the emergency message by way of a first antenna. A second control module for a second vehicle receives the emergency message by way of a second receiver for the second vehicle. The second control module relays the emergency message to at least one of a third vehicle and road-side equipment. From the at least one of the third vehicle and road-side equipment the emergency message is relayed to an emergency assistance entity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a safety verifying system for a tractor-trailer combination. The system includes a trailer-data storing portion, a wireless reader, a determining portion, and a controlling portion. The trailer-data storing portion is disposed in a trailer that is to be towed by a tractor. The trailer-data storing portion stores first data associated with the trailer. The wireless reader retrieves the first data from the trailer-data storing portion. The determining portion determines whether the combination of the trailer and the tractor satisfies a safety requirement based on the first data retrieved by the wireless reader and second data associated with the tractor or an intended route to a destination of the trailer. The controlling portion controls operation of the tractor based on a result of the determining portion.

Abstract: A light bulb assembly equipped for dedicated short range communication (DSRC). The light bulb assembly includes a light emitting element and a DSRC transceiver. The light bulb assembly is configured for receipt by a traffic light.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a safety verifying system for a tractor-trailer combination. The system includes a trailer-data storing portion, a wireless reader, a determining portion, and a controlling portion. The trailer-data storing portion is disposed in a trailer that is to be towed by a tractor. The trailer-data storing portion stores first data associated with the trailer. The wireless reader retrieves the first data from the trailer-data storing portion. The determining portion determines whether the combination of the trailer and the tractor satisfies a safety requirement based on the first data retrieved by the wireless reader and second data associated with the tractor or an intended route to a destination of the trailer. The controlling portion controls operation of the tractor based on a result of the determining portion.

Abstract: A light bulb assembly equipped for dedicated short range communication (DSRC). The light bulb assembly includes a light emitting element and a DSRC transceiver. The light bulb assembly is configured for receipt by a traffic light.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for detecting whether a pedestrian is intoxicated. When it is determined that the pedestrian is intoxicated, a notification is transmitted to nearby drivers and others. The drivers can then take action to avoid the pedestrian and assist the pedestrian as appropriate.

Abstract: A method for generating a message including vehicle operating parameters. The method includes the following: measuring operating parameters of an unequipped vehicle using monitoring equipment present on an equipped vehicle that is proximate to the unequipped vehicle; generating at the equipped vehicle a message including the measured operating parameters of the unequipped vehicle; and transmitting from the equipped vehicle to surrounding vehicles the message including the measured operating parameters of the unequipped vehicle to inform surrounding vehicles of the operating parameters of the unequipped vehicle.

Abstract: A method for generating a message including vehicle operating parameters.