Multi-sensor fusion
First Claim
1. A system for communicating information between mobile units, the system comprising:
- a plurality of mobile units, each unit comprising onboard multiple sensors, each sensor communicating with onboard means for processing inputs from sensors, using data fusion, the processing means in communication with means for wireless receiving and means for wireless transmitting of information, the processing means comprising means for selecting a path for communicating information, the path including at least communicating information from one of the mobile units to another mobile unit
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for establishing a mobile network in which each mobile unit, such as a car, truck or other vehicle equipped with the multi-sensors, processor and receiver/transmitter of the invention, becomes a node able to receive and transmit a wide variety of information, including for example, information about traffic conditions, vehicle mechanical/electrical status, interactive game playing information, streaming audio and video, email, and voice mail. In one aspect, the invention uses multi-sensor fusion technology to determine the best value of a monitored variable, for example, the real time locations of each mobile unit, that is then optionally communicated to others via the network. The system of the invention also provides a new method of traffic control using real time traffic positioning and density data. The invention also provides methods and systems for enhancing driver safety. In another aspect, the system may optionally use a unique secure dynamic link allocation system to improve the information transfer from one node (mobile unit) to another and to other networks, such as the Internet.
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32 Claims
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1. A system for communicating information between mobile units, the system comprising:
a plurality of mobile units, each unit comprising onboard multiple sensors, each sensor communicating with onboard means for processing inputs from sensors, using data fusion, the processing means in communication with means for wireless receiving and means for wireless transmitting of information, the processing means comprising means for selecting a path for communicating information, the path including at least communicating information from one of the mobile units to another mobile unit - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for traffic control, the system comprising:
a plurality of mobile units, each mobile unit equipped with multiple onboard sensors for detecting traffic environment conditions surrounding the mobile unit, each mobile unit equipped with an onboard processor receiving inputs form the sensors, the processor in communication with means for wireless receiving and for means for wireless transmitting of detected information, the processor comprising means for selecting a path for communicating information processed by data fusion between at least one of the mobile units and a traffic communications center, the path comprising using wireless receiving means and wireless transmitting means of at least one other mobile unit. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. The system of 22, further comprising data fusion of real time location information of mobile units in proximity to each other to obtain a better estimate of real time location of each of said units in proximity.
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27. A system for improving vehicular safety by enhancing collision avoidance, the system comprising:
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a vehicle comprising onboard multiple sensors for monitoring parameters of the environment and the vehicle related to collision risk assessment;
an onboard processor receiving inputs from the sensors, the processor analyzing the inputs using data fusion techniques to determine collision risk related information; and
means for altering a driver of the vehicle when a collision risk exceeding a threshold risk level is determined. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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30. A system for enhancing vehicular safety and performance, the system comprising:
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multiple sensors for multiple sensors for monitoring variables in a surrounding environment of the vehicle, and for, monitoring variables in vehicular mechanical and electrical systems;
an onboard processor receiving inputs from the sensors, at least two different types of sensors providing inputs pertaining to each of the monitored variables, the processor using fusion techniques to determine a best value of monitored variables; and
alerting a driver of the vehicle when a best value of a variable is outside a predetermined limit. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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