US 11,935,335 B2
Robust physical and virtual identity association
Mohamed A. Layouni, Fraser, MI (US); Bo Yu, Troy, MI (US); and Markus Jochim, Troy, MI (US)
Assigned to GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Jan. 19, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/578,834.
Prior Publication US 2023/0230422 A1, Jul. 20, 2023
Int. Cl. G07C 5/00 (2006.01); B60R 16/023 (2006.01); G07C 5/04 (2006.01); H04W 4/46 (2018.01); H04W 56/00 (2009.01); H04L 9/40 (2022.01); H04W 12/033 (2021.01)
CPC G07C 5/008 (2013.01) [B60R 16/023 (2013.01); G07C 5/04 (2013.01); H04W 4/46 (2018.02); H04W 56/002 (2013.01); H04L 63/0435 (2013.01); H04W 12/033 (2021.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method of robust association of a physical identity and a virtual identity of a target vehicle by an ego vehicle, comprising:
collecting, with a plurality of perception sensors within the ego vehicle, data related to a physical identity of the target vehicle and communicating data related to the physical identity of the target vehicle, via a communication bus, to a data processor within the ego vehicle;
collecting, with the data processor within the ego vehicle, via a wireless communication channel, data related to a virtual identity of the target vehicle;
associating, with the data processor within the ego vehicle, the physical identity of the target vehicle with the virtual identity of the target vehicle; and
initiating, with the data processor within the ego vehicle, via the wireless communication channel and a visible light communication channel, a challenge-response protocol between the ego vehicle and the target vehicle.