Method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for exchanging vehicle information
First Claim
1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage device storing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by a processor of a first vehicle, cause the processor to perform operations for receiving vehicle information, the operations comprising:
- receiving the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of;
a weight of the second vehicle, a braking capability of the second vehicle, a tire pressure of the second vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the second vehicle, or a type of tire of the second vehicle;
calculating an operating parameter of the second vehicle using the vehicle information that is received;
determining an alert condition based on the operating parameter of the second vehicle; and
providing a notification of the alert condition to a driver of the first vehicle.
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Abstract
A method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for exchanging vehicle information are disclosed. For example, the method receives the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, calculates an operating parameter of the second vehicle, determines an alert condition based on the operating parameter of the second vehicle, and provides a notification of the alert condition to a driver of the first vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage device storing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by a processor of a first vehicle, cause the processor to perform operations for receiving vehicle information, the operations comprising:
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receiving the vehicle information from a second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is received via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of;
a weight of the second vehicle, a braking capability of the second vehicle, a tire pressure of the second vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the second vehicle, or a type of tire of the second vehicle;calculating an operating parameter of the second vehicle using the vehicle information that is received; determining an alert condition based on the operating parameter of the second vehicle; and providing a notification of the alert condition to a driver of the first vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for sending vehicle information, the method comprising:
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receiving, by a processor of a first vehicle, from a second vehicle, a request for the vehicle information of the first vehicle, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of;
a weight of the first vehicle, a braking capability of the first vehicle, a tire pressure of the first vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the first vehicle, or a type of tire of the first vehicle;authenticating, by the processor, the request; determining, by the processor, whether a trigger parameter is met; and sending, by the processor, the vehicle information to the second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is sent via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information is sent when the request is authenticated and the trigger parameter is met. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. An apparatus for sending vehicle information, the apparatus comprising:
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a processor of a first vehicle; and a computer-readable storage device storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising; receiving from a second vehicle, a request for the vehicle information of the first vehicle, wherein the vehicle information comprises at least one of;
a weight of the first vehicle, a braking capability of the first vehicle, a tire pressure of the first vehicle, a thickness of a brake pad of the first vehicle, or a type of tire of the first vehicle;authenticating the request; determining whether a trigger parameter is met; and sending the vehicle information to the second vehicle, wherein the vehicle information is sent via a direct vehicle to vehicle communication, wherein the vehicle information is sent when the request is authenticated and the trigger parameter is met. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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