Techniques of establishing a wireless data connection
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1. A method of establishing a wireless data connection between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle, the method comprising:
- a forward camera of the second vehicle obtaining image data imaging a rear portion of the first vehicle,determining an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data,the second vehicle broadcasting a data connection request, the data connection request indicating at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle,the second vehicle receiving a data connection reply from the first vehicle, andin response to the receiving of the data connection reply, selectively participating in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.
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Abstract
A wireless data connection may be established between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle. A forward camera of the second vehicle may obtain image data of a rear portion of the first vehicle and determine an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data. The second vehicle may broadcast a data connection request which indicates at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle.
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1. A method of establishing a wireless data connection between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle, the method comprising:
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a forward camera of the second vehicle obtaining image data imaging a rear portion of the first vehicle, determining an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data, the second vehicle broadcasting a data connection request, the data connection request indicating at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, the second vehicle receiving a data connection reply from the first vehicle, and in response to the receiving of the data connection reply, selectively participating in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A vehicle communication device of a second vehicle for establishing a wireless data connection with a first vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle, the vehicle communication device comprising:
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a forward camera configured to obtain image data imaging a rear portion of the first vehicle, a processor configured to determine an identification number of the first vehicle from the obtained image data, a transceiver configured to broadcast a data connection request, the data connection request indicating at least a part of the determined identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and further configured to receive a data connection reply from the first vehicle, wherein the transceiver is further configured to selectively participate in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle in response to the receiving of the data connection reply. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A method of establishing a wireless data connection between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a data connection request from the second vehicle, the data connection request indicating at least a part of an identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, in response to the receiving of the data connection request, selectively transmitting a data connection reply, and selectively participating in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A vehicle communication device of a first vehicle configured to establish a wireless data connection between the first vehicle and a second vehicle, the first vehicle driving ahead of the second vehicle, the vehicle communication device comprising:
a transceiver configured to receive a data connection request from the second vehicle, the data connection request indicating at least a part of an identification number of the first vehicle and requesting the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and further configured to, in response to the receiving of the data connection request, selectively transmit a data connection reply, and further configured to selectively participate in establishment of the wireless data connection between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.
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