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Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing mobile ad hoc cooperative communication systems and related devices

  • US 8,938,199 B2
  • Filed: 09/07/2012
  • Issued: 01/20/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device comprising:

  • a processor; and

    memory comprising executable instructions that when executed cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising;

    detecting, within a predetermined distance of the device, a plurality of mobile devices including a second mobile device;

    determining a vector indicating a relative speed and direction of movement of the second mobile device;

    selectively establishing, based on the vector, an ad hoc wireless connection with the second mobile device;

    determining that the second mobile device is in front of the device;

    receiving at least one of vehicle braking, vehicle stability, or lane-change data for a vehicle associated with the second mobile device over the ad hoc wireless connection; and

    providing an alert signal responsive to receiving the at least one of the vehicle braking, vehicle stability, or lane-change data for the vehicle associated with the second mobile electronic device.

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