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System and method for internal networking, data optimization and dynamic frequency selection in a vehicular environment

  • US 8,705,527 B1
  • Filed: 05/10/2011
  • Issued: 04/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • an internal subsystem in a vehicle comprising a plurality of sensors, actuators and vehicle controllers adapted to control the vehicle; and

    an on-board unit (OBU) in communication with the internal subsystem on a first network, and a node on a second network, wherein;

    the first network comprises at least one Ethernet network including a first Ethernet switch coupled to the OBU, wherein the first Ethernet switch is adapted to facilitate communication between the plurality of sensors, actuators and vehicle controllers in the internal subsystem, wherein the internal subsystem further comprises a second Ethernet switch coupled to the first Ethernet switch and adapted to facilitate communication in the internal subsystem; and

    the second network comprises a wireless network.

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