Convoy Resource Optimization System ID: 2017-079
A technological solution designed to optimize resource distribution and cost among vehicles in a convoy.
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Technology Overview
This invention introduces a system for calculating and fairly allocating the benefits of convoying among vehicles, specifically addressing the challenge of uneven savings distribution due to drafting. By leveraging a networked communication system or a third-party platform based on vehicle identification, it ensures an equitable exchange of resources—be it money, credits, or energy—among convoy members.
Key Advantages
- Promotes efficient resource use within convoys
- Improves overall savings for all convoy members
- Resolves the uneven distribution of benefits in vehicle drafting
- Enhances the feasibility of convoying with existing technologies like radar cruise control
Problems Addressed
- Uneven savings distribution in vehicle convoys
- The "free-rider" problem in convoy resource sharing
- Inefficiencies in resource distribution among convoyed vehicles
Market Applications
- Freight transportation optimization
- Passenger transport efficiency
- Automobile and technology company collaborations
- Government and transportation firm resource management
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2017-079
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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