Abstract: A system and method for estimating and communicating a path of travel of a reference vehicle by road side equipment (RSE) that includes establishing communication between the RSE and an on-board equipment of the reference vehicle and receiving vehicle parameters of the reference vehicle from the on-board of the reference vehicle. The system and method also include estimating the path of travel of the reference vehicle based on the vehicle parameters of the reference vehicle and environmental parameters determined by the RSE. The system and method further include establishing communication between the RSE and an on-board equipment of a target vehicle and communicating the estimated path of travel of the reference vehicle from the RSE to the target vehicle, wherein a probability of collision between the reference vehicle and the target vehicle is determined based on the estimated path of travel of the reference vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for vehicle path estimation using a vehicular communication network. The method includes receiving a first set of position measurements of a first remote vehicle and a second set of position measurements of the first remote vehicle from messages transmitted using the vehicular communication network. The method includes determining a path shape of an initial path estimate of the first remote vehicle. The initial path estimate is based on the first set of position measurements. The method includes determining a corrected vehicle path estimate of the first remote vehicle by fitting the second set of position measurements to the path shape of the initial path estimate.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network includes, receiving a global time signal at the first vehicle and at the second vehicle. The first vehicle synchronizes a local clock signal of the first vehicle with the global time signal, and the second vehicle synchronizes a local clock signal of the second vehicle with the global time signal. Further, the method includes determining a capture interval that minimizes a time between actuation of a sensor of the first vehicle and actuation of a sensor of the second vehicle. The method includes actuating, according to the capture interval, the sensor of the first vehicle and the sensor of the second vehicle. The first vehicle transmits to the second vehicle the sensor data, and the second vehicle transmits to the first vehicle the sensor data.

Abstract: Embodiments, systems, and techniques for vehicle operation assistance are provided herein. Vehicle operation assistance may be provided by monitoring characteristics of an occupant of a vehicle and determining an emergency status for the occupant based on characteristics of the occupant, transmitting a request for help based on the emergency status indicating the occupant of the vehicle is experiencing an emergency, receiving a “follow me” request from a potential leader vehicle, enabling follower mode such that vehicle is a follower vehicle and the potential leader vehicle is a leader vehicle, establishing a connection with the leader vehicle and receiving navigation instructions from the leader vehicle based on the vehicle being in follower mode, generating driving action commands based on navigation instructions, and executing respective driving action commands in an autonomous fashion based on the vehicle being in follower mode.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for vehicle path estimation using a vehicular communication network. The method includes receiving a first set of position measurements of a first remote vehicle and a second set of position measurements of the first remote vehicle from messages transmitted using the vehicular communication network. The method includes determining a path shape of an initial path estimate of the first remote vehicle. The initial path estimate is based on the first set of position measurements. The method includes determining a corrected vehicle path estimate of the first remote vehicle by fitting the second set of position measurements to the path shape of the initial path estimate.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling vehicle sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network, including synchronizing a local clock signal of a first vehicle and a local clock signal of a second vehicle with a global time signal. Further, determining a capture interval for a sensor data acquisition process time that maximizes a total number of data frames that can be captured by a sensor of the first vehicle and by a sensor of the second vehicle. Based on the capture interval, transmitting a first sensor trigger pulse to the sensor of the first vehicle and transmitting a second sensor trigger pulse according to the sensor of the second vehicle. The first vehicle transmits the sensor data from the sensor of the first vehicle to the second vehicle, and the second vehicle transmits the sensor data from the sensor of the second vehicle to the first vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for estimating and communicating a path of travel of a reference vehicle by road side equipment (RSE) that includes establishing communication between the RSE and an on-board equipment of the reference vehicle and receiving vehicle parameters of the reference vehicle from the on-board of the reference vehicle. The system and method also include estimating the path of travel of the reference vehicle based on the vehicle parameters of the reference vehicle and environmental parameters determined by the RSE. The system and method further include establishing communication between the RSE and an on-board equipment of a target vehicle and communicating the estimated path of travel of the reference vehicle from the RSE to the target vehicle, wherein a probability of collision between the reference vehicle and the target vehicle is determined based on the estimated path of travel of the reference vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for providing vehicle collision avoidance at an intersection include determining environmental parameters associated with a vicinity of the intersection. The system and method also include estimating a path of travel of a reference vehicle and a target vehicle, wherein the path of travel of the reference vehicle and the target vehicle are based on the environmental parameters and parameters pertaining to the reference vehicle and the target vehicle. Additionally, the system the method include estimating a probability of collision between the reference vehicle and the target vehicle at the intersection based on the path of travel of the reference vehicle and the target vehicle and providing a collision avoidance response, wherein a type of the collision avoidance response is based on the probability of collision between the reference vehicle and the target vehicle at the intersection.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network includes, receiving a global time signal at the first vehicle and at the second vehicle. The first vehicle synchronizes a local clock signal of the first vehicle with the global time signal, and the second vehicle synchronizes a local clock signal of the second vehicle with the global time signal. Further, the method includes determining a capture interval that minimizes a time between actuation of a sensor of the first vehicle and actuation of a sensor of the second vehicle. The method includes actuating, according to the capture interval, the sensor of the first vehicle and the sensor of the second vehicle. The first vehicle transmits to the second vehicle the sensor data, and the second vehicle transmits to the first vehicle the sensor data.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling vehicle sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network, including synchronizing a local clock signal of a first vehicle and a local clock signal of a second vehicle with a global time signal. Further, determining a capture interval for a sensor data acquisition process time that maximizes a total number of data frames that can be captured by a sensor of the first vehicle and by a sensor of the second vehicle. Based on the capture interval, transmitting a first sensor trigger pulse to the sensor of the first vehicle and transmitting a second sensor trigger pulse according to the sensor of the second vehicle. The first vehicle transmits the sensor data from the sensor of the first vehicle to the second vehicle, and the second vehicle transmits the sensor data from the sensor of the second vehicle to the first vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for controlling sensor data acquisition including establishing an operable connection for computer communication between a first vehicle and remote vehicles within a communication range. The method includes receiving capability data corresponding to the capabilities of sensors of the one or more remote vehicles, including a sensor actuation time slot. The method includes selecting a set of N remote vehicles based on the capability data. The set of N remote vehicles consists remote vehicles closest to the first vehicle, and the sensor actuation time slot of each of the remote vehicles in the set of N remote vehicles are different. The method includes dividing a clock cycle into a plurality of time slots, and controlling, according to the plurality of time slots and the sensor actuation time slot, sensor actuation.

Abstract: Embodiments, systems, and techniques for vehicle operation assistance are provided herein. Vehicle operation assistance may be provided by monitoring characteristics of an occupant of a vehicle and determining an emergency status for the occupant based on characteristics of the occupant, transmitting a request for help based on the emergency status indicating the occupant of the vehicle is experiencing an emergency, receiving a “follow me” request from a potential leader vehicle, enabling follower mode such that vehicle is a follower vehicle and the potential leader vehicle is a leader vehicle, establishing a connection with the leader vehicle and receiving navigation instructions from the leader vehicle based on the vehicle being in follower mode, generating driving action commands based on navigation instructions, and executing respective driving action commands in an autonomous fashion based on the vehicle being in follower mode.

Abstract: A system and method for providing vehicle collision avoidance at an intersection include determining environmental parameters associated with a vicinity of the intersection. The system and method also include estimating a path of travel of a reference vehicle and a target vehicle, wherein the path of travel of the reference vehicle and the target vehicle are based on the environmental parameters and parameters pertaining to the reference vehicle and the target vehicle. Additionally, the system the method include estimating a probability of collision between the reference vehicle and the target vehicle at the intersection based on the path of travel of the reference vehicle and the target vehicle and providing a collision avoidance response, wherein a type of the collision avoidance response is based on the probability of collision between the reference vehicle and the target vehicle at the intersection.

Abstract: A system and method for providing vehicle collision avoidance at an intersection include receiving vehicle parameters from a reference vehicle and environmental parameters from roadside equipment. The system and method also include processing a vehicle behavioral map based on the vehicle parameters and the environmental parameters and transmitting the vehicle behavioral map to a target vehicle. The system and method additionally include processing a confidence table based on the vehicle behavioral map and vehicle parameters provided by the target vehicle. The system and method further include providing a collision avoidance response based on the confidence table, wherein the collision avoidance response is provided to the target vehicle to avoid a possible collision with the reference vehicle at the intersection.

Abstract: A system and method for providing vehicle collision avoidance at an intersection include receiving vehicle parameters from a reference vehicle and environmental parameters from roadside equipment. The system and method also include processing a vehicle behavioral map based on the vehicle parameters and the environmental parameters and transmitting the vehicle behavioral map to a target vehicle. The system and method additionally include processing a confidence table based on the vehicle behavioral map and vehicle parameters provided by the target vehicle. The system and method further include providing a collision avoidance response based on the confidence table, wherein the collision avoidance response is provided to the target vehicle to avoid a possible collision with the reference vehicle at the intersection.