EP3953924A1

EP3953924A1 - Technology for balancing journeys of motor vehicles

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Publication number: EP3953924A1
Application number: EP20712898.4A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Britta Michel; Christiane Wölfel; Veronika Hutmann
Original assignee: MAN Truck and Bus SE
Current assignee: MAN Truck and Bus SE
Priority date: 2019-04-08
Filing date: 2020-03-17
Publication date: 2022-02-16
Also published as: DE102019109133A1; WO2020207716A1; CN113748446A; US20220215757A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100) for balancing journeys of motor vehicles in order to form a vehicle train. The vehicle train comprises a guiding vehicle and at least one following vehicle, which is longitudinally and laterally guided by the guiding vehicle. The device (100) comprises a user unit (102), which is designed to capture data of a journey of a motor vehicle. A radio unit (104) is designed to receive data of an additional journey of at least one additional motor vehicle. A balancing unit (106), which exchanges data with the user unit (102) and the radio unit (104), is designed to output, at the user unit (102), a correspondence between the captured data of the journey of the motor vehicle and the received data of the additional journey of the at least one additional motor vehicle, the data comprising a route and associated driving times of the journey in question.

Description

Technology for the comparison of journeys by motor vehicles

description

The present invention relates to a device for comparing journeys by motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, to form a vehicle association. Furthermore, a motor vehicle equipped with a corresponding device, in particular utility vehicle, and a central computer communicating with the device are disclosed.

In the coming years, platooning will be used more and more, especially on highways and in freight transport. Platooning refers to the driving of several motor vehicles (especially commercial vehicles) one behind the other in a vehicle formation, which can also be referred to as a platoon or convoy. The driver of the lead vehicle (i.e. the vehicle in front) takes control of all other vehicles in the vehicle group, which are referred to as followers. As a result, the drivers of the following vehicles are released from the task of driving for the duration of the journey in the vehicle group.

A system of cross-vehicle controls makes it possible to carry out various driving maneuvers, in particular braking processes, acceleration processes or lane changes, synchronously. A major advantage of platoon trips in commercial vehicles is the reduced fuel consumption, for example by about 10%, through slipstream trips, which result from the small distances, for example about 15 m, between the vehicles in the association. In addition, depending on the degree of automation of the vehicles involved, the drivers can devote themselves to a secondary activity, which results in additional cost and time savings. The prerequisites for platooning are technical driver assistance systems and controls for automated longitudinal and lateral guidance as well as electronic coupling, i.e. communication between all vehicles involved.

The vehicle association can consist of several motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, different vehicle types, manufacturers or haulage companies. Vehicle types include, for example, articulated trucks, trucks, and vans. The developments to date in the area of platooning functionalities have shown the technical feasibility of such a vehicle association and its implementation in real traffic, in particular through the networking of the vehicles participating in the vehicle association, the implementation of auxiliary systems for automating automated driving and display systems for the visualization of a vehicle association for surrounding road users. The technical feasibility of platooning was successfully demonstrated by European commercial vehicle manufacturers in April 2016 in the “European Truck Platooning Challenge”.

However, the widespread use of the ecological, economic and logistical advantages of platooning is opposed to the fact that a large number of optimal vehicle groups must be formed from the number of spatially separated and independently operating vehicles and drivers.

The task is therefore to provide a technique for the efficient formation of suitable or optimal vehicle groups.

This object is achieved by a device for comparing journeys by motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, to form a vehicle association, a corresponding motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and a central computer designed for communication with the device or the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, with the features of the independent Claims resolved. Advantageous embodiments and applications of the invention are the subject matter of the dependent claims and are explained in more detail in the following description with partial reference to the figures.

According to one aspect of the invention, a device is provided for comparing journeys by motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, to form a vehicle formation with a leading vehicle and at least one following vehicle which is guided longitudinally and transversely by the leading vehicle. The device comprises a user unit which is designed to record data from a journey of a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The device further comprises a radio unit which is designed to receive data from a further trip from at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a special utility vehicle. The device also includes a comparison unit which is in data exchange with the user unit and the radio unit and which is designed to match the recorded data from the journey of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, and the received data from the further journey of the at least one further motor vehicle , in particular commercial vehicles, on the user unit. The data include a route and associated journey times for the respective journey. The further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and / or an associated driver can also be referred to as a platooning participant or platooning partner. The (for example, existing or to be formed) vehicle formation can also be referred to as a platoon or convoy. The journey of each motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, or the data of the journey of each motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can comprise a combination of the route and associated journey times.

The trip can be a planned trip or a trip that has already started. The data for each trip can also be referred to as trip data. A trip in a vehicle group can also be referred to as a platoon trip. The route can also be referred to as a route or route.

Embodiments of the device enable, for example, a driver of the motor vehicle (in particular a driver of the commercial vehicle) or a dispatcher of several motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles), using a technical system, one or more platooning participants or an existing platoon using defined and / or individual selection criteria to seek and find. For an efficient and above all safe platoon trip, the correspondence can be dependent on basic information, for example on the planned routes of the further motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle), the type of load of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and / or platooning experience of the respective Driver to be determined. This means that basic information can be received and compared with criteria for choosing the right platooning partner or partners, for example with the aim of building trust, driving safely in the vehicle group and driving together in the vehicle group for as long as possible.

The same or further exemplary embodiments of the device enable an optimized selection of one or more platooning partners (i.e. the participants involved in the platoon) and / or a rapid and optimal formation of the vehicle formation.

The correspondence with the further journey of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can be output (for example displayed) in response to an input of the at least one minimum requirements. Embodiments of the device can enable a search for an optimal platooning partner. The output (for example the display) can be a selection of the optimal platooning Partners, for example by the driver of the motor vehicle (in particular utility vehicle) enable. By entering the at least one minimum requirement and / or the selection, the search for defined and / or individual criteria can take place.

Embodiments of the device enable the driver to search for possible platooning partners and / or existing platoons directly before or during the journey in order to increase efficiency (for example with regard to the fuel consumption of the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and / or time for a secondary activity while driving as a follower vehicle). For example, the focus is on the driver himself when selecting and defining the criteria and can individually configure the search according to his needs.

The fuel saving can be realized in particular in commercial vehicles. Driving in a group of vehicles can offer the motor vehicle other or further advantages. For example, the driver can be relieved and / or safety increased by reducing reaction times during emergency braking maneuvers.

The agreement can be determined locally, for example by the comparison unit, or received in communication with a central computer (for example by means of the radio unit). The match can be the result of a comparison of the recorded and received data. For example, the match can be the result of a comparison of the data with regard to matching properties of the trip, in particular of the respective motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles) and / or the respective driver. Properties on which the agreement is based can relate to the formation of the vehicle association, for example enable it.

The comparison can include an assessment of a driver of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. For example, a minimum evaluation can be a prerequisite for the comparison and / or the output of the agreement.

The acquisition of the trip data can include receiving, inputting or creating the trip data. The trip data can be received in the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, for example from a dispatcher. The travel time can include a departure time, arrival time, a travel duration and / or a time range of the departure time, the arrival time and / or the travel duration. The correspondence can depend on a length of the corresponding driving route during corresponding driving times. The length can be measured spatially and / or temporally. The correspondence can be a sum of several features (or properties) of the respective motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles) and / or the respective drivers.

The user device can also be designed to record consent to the formation of the vehicle association with the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, in response to the output of the correspondence with the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and the recorded consent by means of to send the radio unit to the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle.

The device can also be designed to configure a control of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, for longitudinal and transverse guidance based on the received data of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, in response to the recorded consent.

A device integrated in the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can be in data exchange with the control of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, in order to configure the control. A device implemented by means of a cell phone can send the received data of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, to the control of the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, for longitudinal and lateral guidance via a cellular radio interface.

The radio unit can exchange control data with a regulation of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, for longitudinal and lateral guidance. The radio unit can also be designed to receive the control data of the longitudinal and lateral guidance from the lead vehicle or to send it to the at least one following vehicle. For example, the travel data of the further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can be received by the same radio unit or the recorded travel data can be sent by the same radio unit that is also designed to receive or send the control data of the longitudinal and lateral guidance. The radio unit can receive the data of the further journey and / or an approval directly from the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. Alternatively or in addition, the radio unit or the user unit can be designed to send the recorded data and / or a recorded consent directly to the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle.

As an alternative or in addition, the radio unit can receive the data of the further journey and / or an approval of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, from a central computer. Alternatively or additionally, the radio unit or the user unit can be designed to send the recorded data and / or a recorded consent to the central computer.

The comparison unit can be designed to output matches with several other motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, sorted according to a degree of the respective match.

The data can also specify or identify a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, or a vehicle type of the respective trip (for example by means of a type identifier). The correspondence can include compatibility of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, with the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, with regard to longitudinal and lateral guidance in the vehicle formation, for example based on the type identifier.

The data can also indicate or exclude an assessment, experience, ability and / or willingness to function as a lead vehicle in the vehicle group.

The data can also indicate a load, in particular a dangerous good, a braking capacity and / or an acceleration capacity of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, of the respective journey. The conformity can include a compatibility of the load, the braking capacity and / or the accelerating capacity.

The correspondence of N trips to form the vehicle group can also include the presence of a driver to drive the respective motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, as the lead vehicle and the presence of N-1 drivers to drive the respective motor vehicle or vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles) as the following vehicle presuppose. The data can also specify or identify a driver of the respective journey. The conformity can include or require an assessment or experience of the respective driver in driving the lead vehicle in the vehicle group.

For example, the device and / or the central computer can add up the hours driven by the respective driver in a vehicle group. The experience can be based on the accumulated hours. The hours as the driver of a lead vehicle and the hours as the driver of a following vehicle can each be added up and / or evaluated separately. For example, the hours driven in a lead vehicle of a vehicle group can be weighted higher than the hours driven in a following vehicle of a vehicle group.

The data received from the further journey can relate to an existing vehicle group. One (for example only one) match can be output for the or each existing vehicle group. The output correspondence can depend on a correspondence between the recorded data of the journey of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and the received data of the further journey of each further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, in the existing vehicle group.

The received data can include a position of the further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and / or the associated driver. The output of the correspondence can include a display of the position of the further motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, and / or the associated driver in a map.

The output of the match may include displaying a signal color according to a color code of the match. A first color (for example red) can indicate a driver who is not available to form a vehicle group and / or a match that is insufficient to form a vehicle group. A second color (for example green) can indicate a driver available to form a vehicle group and / or a match sufficient to form a vehicle group. A third color (for example yellow) can be an intermediate value between the match of the first signal color and the match of the display second signal color. For example, the displayed position can be displayed in accordance with a color code, which is a measure of the match resulting from the comparison. A deviation of a matching route from an optimal individual route of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, for a single trip can reduce the match. The reduction can be dependent on (for example, proportional to) an additional (for example temporal and / or spatial) length or an additional energy consumption (for example fuel consumption) of the corresponding route compared to the optimal individual route.

The comparison unit can furthermore be designed to determine the correspondence on the basis of the recorded data from the journey of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, and the received data from the further journey of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle.

The vehicle or vehicles following in the vehicle group, in particular commercial vehicles, can be follow-up vehicles in the vehicle group. The motor vehicle driving ahead in the vehicle group, in particular a commercial vehicle, can be the lead vehicle of the vehicle group.

The device can be implemented by a mobile user device and / or integrated in the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The mobile user device can be a mobile phone, a terminal or what is known as “user equipment” (UE) in the sense of the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

The comparison unit can be implemented by an application executed by the mobile user device and / or a control system installed in the vehicle. The radio unit can comprise a mobile radio interface of the mobile user device or a radio interface of the motor vehicle (for example a dedicated radio interface for communication from vehicle to vehicle). The user unit can comprise a touch screen of the mobile user device or a human-machine interface (MMS) arranged in a cockpit environment of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The MMS can include a display of a combination instrument (or, for short: combination instrument) and multifunction buttons on a steering wheel of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. Alternatively or in addition, the MMS can comprise a head-up display (HUD) or a touch screen (for example of an infotainment system) on the center console of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The output (for example the display) of several matches for the further journeys of further motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles) can be sorted according to the respective match (for example in descending order).

Alternatively or in addition, the output (for example the display) of a match can assume that the received data from the further journey of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, meet at least one minimum requirement (for example a minimum value). The data of the trip of each motor vehicle, in particular special commercial vehicle, can each include driver information, vehicle information and / o the route information (in particular the route and the associated driving times) of the respective trip.

The driver information may include a name of the driver, a telephone number of the driver, a (e.g. remaining) driving time of a driver, an intended break time of the driver, an intended rest time of the driver, a driving experience of the driver in the motor vehicle (i.e., an experience of the driver as Driver of a motor vehicle, in particular as the driver of the commercial vehicle), a driving experience of the driver in the vehicle association (i.e., an experience of the driver as a driver of a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, in the vehicle group), a driving experience of the driver in the command mode of the vehicle group (ie, an experience of the driver as a driver of a lead vehicle in the vehicle group), a driving style of the driver, an assessment of the driver by other drivers and / or (for example, planned) secondary activities of the driver in another motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, as a follower vehicle of the vehicle group. Each of the mentioned driving experiences of the driver in the further motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, can include driving hours experience and / or driving route experience or can be measured in terms of hours driven or distance driven.

The correspondence of the routes, the associated travel times and / or the correspondence of the driving times can be combined (for example added).

The vehicle information of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can include a vehicle type of the motor vehicle, an engine output of the motor vehicle, a maximum speed of the motor vehicle (for example based on a fuel-saving model), an acceleration capacity of the motor vehicle, a braking capacity of the motor vehicle, a tank size of a fuel tank of the motor vehicle, a capacity an electrical traction energy store of the motor vehicle, a tank level of a fuel tank of the ok

Motor vehicle, a state of charge of an electrical traction energy storage device of the motor vehicle, a range of the motor vehicle (for example remaining due to the tank level and / or state of charge), a drag coefficient of the motor vehicle, a weight or a mass (for example a load of the commercial vehicle or the loaded commercial vehicle) , a load status of the motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), a functional scope of the radio interface and / or the driving control for driving in a vehicle group (in particular a functional scope of sensors or actuators for automated longitudinal and lateral guidance in the vehicle group), a type of load of the motor vehicle and / or an affiliation of the motor vehicle to a haulage company or to a vehicle fleet. The flow resistance coefficient can be determined as a Cw value and / or cross-sectional area perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the respective motor vehicle. The weight of the motor vehicle, in particular utility vehicle, can include the total weight including the load. The type of load can include dangerous goods, for example. Alternatively or in addition, the vehicle information can include a maintenance status and / or a schedule for acceptance tests of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, by a technical testing organization (in particular TÜV acceptance tests or general inspections).

The device can record the vehicle information of the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, for example, retrieve it from a non-volatile memory in the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and / or measure it by means of sensors. The sensor can be an acceleration sensor that measures the acceleration capacity and / or the braking capacity and / or a force sensor that measures an axle load caused by the load.

The route information can include a destination, a planned route, planned intermediate stops, a remaining route and / or an estimated remaining driving time. The route can be a route (for example a path in space), route guidance (for example a sequence of instructions for changing lanes) or a route course (for example a trajectory in space and time).

The comparison unit and / or a central computer that is in data exchange with the comparison unit (for example via the radio unit) can ensure that the route (preferably the remaining route) of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, matches the route (preferably the remaining route) of the or Determine every further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and output it using the matching unit (in particular display using the MMS). The correspondence of the routes can be determined on the basis of a length of the corresponding (ie, common) route, a duration of the corresponding (ie, common) route and / or a length of a detour or a loss of time when the routes are merged. The length of the corresponding driving route and / or the duration can be weighted positively to determine the conformity, or the conformity can be a function that increases monotonically with the length and / or the duration. The length of the detour and / or the loss of time can be weighted negatively in order to determine the correspondence, or the agreement can be a function that decreases monotonically with the length of the detour and / or the loss of time. As an alternative or in addition to the routes, the correspondence can be determined on the basis of travel destinations.

The received data can also include the driving time (preferably the remaining driving time) of the driver of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The recorded data can include a driving time (preferably a remaining driving time) of the driver of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The correspondence can depend on a comparison of the driving time of the driver of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, with the driving time of the driver of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. For example, the correspondence can depend on the minimum of the remaining driving times of the respective driver. For example, the correspondence of the driving times can be determined and displayed for one or more groups of other motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. As an alternative or in addition to the driving times, the correspondence can be determined on the basis of break times and / or rest times.

While existing navigation systems do not take legal breaks (for example of 15, 30 or 45 minutes) into account, embodiments of the device enable driving time optimization. For this purpose, the search parameters (in particular search criteria for the driver) can include the driving, break and rest times of the platooning partners, for example in order to maximize the route in terms of the longest possible meeting or driving time savings.

The comparison unit and / or the central computer can be designed to determine clusters of further motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, as potential platooning partners and to display them (for example by means of the MMS). According to of the specific agreement. For example, platooning partners who exceed a minimum match with each other and in relation to the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, form a cluster that is displayed by the comparison unit on the user unit as a vehicle group. The vehicle association can be formed by agreeing to the at least one indicated platooning partner or cluster.

The agreement can be indicated by a signal color. The signal color can be dependent on or determined by the fact that the agreement exceeds a predetermined threshold value (also: minimum agreement). The signal colors can be designed as traffic light colors. The signal color green can signal that the respective further motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle) is suitable as a platooning partner for the formation of the vehicle association or that the respective existing vehicle association is suitable for receiving the motor vehicle (for example as another follower vehicle). The signal color yellow can signal that the respective further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, or the respective existing vehicle formation is only suitable for a relatively short time (for example, as measured by the remaining distance traveled by the motor vehicle). The signal color red can signal that the respective further motor vehicle, in particular special commercial vehicle, is or must remain in a single driver mode (for example due to a dangerous good or shortly before departure of its route) or that the respective existing vehicle group has reached a maximum length.

According to a further aspect, a central computer is provided. The central computer is in data exchange with a base station of a mobile radio network or can be brought into data exchange with a base station of a mobile radio network. The central computer comprises a recording unit which is designed to record data from a trip from several motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The central computer further comprises a comparison unit which is designed to determine at least one correspondence between the recorded data from the journey of at least two motor vehicles, in particular utility vehicles, the data including a route and associated journey times of the respective journey. The central computer also includes a transmission unit which is designed to send the specific match to the respective at least two motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles). According to a further aspect, a motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, is provided, for example a land vehicle that is not rail-bound. The motor vehicle, in particular special utility vehicle, is designed for automated longitudinal and lateral guidance in a vehicle association and comprises a device according to one embodiment of the device aspect. The utility vehicle can be a bus, a lorry (truck) or a tractor (in particular a tractor unit).

Further features and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It showed:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a device for comparing journeys by motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, to form a vehicle association;

FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a first example of a starting position for the formation of a vehicle association;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic illustration of a second example of a starting position for forming a vehicle formation; and

FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of an example of an installation situation of a device from FIG. 1 in a motor vehicle, in particular in a utility vehicle.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of a device, generally denoted by reference numeral 100, for comparing journeys by motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, to form a vehicle association. The (for example, partially existing or yet to be formed) vehicle association comprises a lead vehicle and at least one following vehicle guided longitudinally and transversely by the lead vehicle.

The device 100 comprises a user unit 102, a radio unit 104 and an alignment unit 106 which is in data exchange with the user unit 102 and the radio unit 104.

The user unit 102 is designed to record data from a journey of a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The device can be used in relation to this motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle), for example by a driver of the motor vehicle. For this purpose, the driver can, in particular, the data of the journey of the motor vehicle Commercial vehicle, on the user unit 102 and / or the device 100 built into the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, records the data (for example from a navigation system in the motor vehicle, in particular in the commercial vehicle). The motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can assume or perform the function of the lead vehicle or the follower vehicle when the vehicle formation is formed.

The radio unit 104 is designed to receive data from a further trip from at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. The radio unit 104 can comprise a radio interface (of a mobile phone or of the motor vehicle, in particular of the utility vehicle) that is electrically coupled or can be coupled to an antenna 110. For example, the other motor vehicles include potential platooning partners as opposed to the motor vehicle. In relation to each of these other motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles), an embodiment of the device can also be used (for example installed there), the roles of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, and the other motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, being interchanged.

The comparison unit 106 is designed to output a correspondence between the recorded data from the journey of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, and the received data from the further journey of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, to the user unit 102. Optionally, the matching unit 106 determines or receives the match. The correspondence is based on or corresponds to the recorded and received data which include a route and associated driving times of the respective trip.

The recorded data of the journey of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, and the received data of the further journey of the respective further motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, can each contain characteristics of the respective driver (in short: driver information), characteristics of the respective motor vehicle (in particular the commercial vehicle, in short : Vehicle information), features of the planned route (in short: route information, for example route and associated journey times) and / or features of an existing platoon (in short: platoon information). The route can also be referred to as a route.

The driver's characteristics or driver information can include his name and telephone number, his remaining driving, rest and break times, his experience with driving in a vehicle group or platooning, his experience in leading a vehicle group or platoon, his driving experience (including driving hours, driving distances and / or frequency of journeys in a vehicle group or platoon), his previous driving style (including efficiency), his assessment other drivers (e.g. depending on the degree of automation of the vehicle) their intended time for a secondary activity, for example for the documentation and / or formalities of the journey.

The characteristics of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, or vehicle information can include the brand or type of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and / or its affiliation with a forwarding company, a haulage company or a vehicle fleet. Alternative or supplementary features of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can include vehicle parameters, in particular an engine power of the motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), an acceleration capacity of the motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), a braking capacity of the motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), size and / or fill level of the tank or an electrical traction energy storage of the motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), a flow resistance coefficient (for example a c _w value) of the motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), an empty weight of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and / or the weight of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle , including payload, a loading state of the motor vehicle (especially commercial vehicle) and / or the type or type of load (eg dangerous goods) of the motor vehicle (especially commercial vehicle). The respective mass can be used instead of the weight. Furthermore, features of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the presence and / or a scope of functionality of the technology for platooning (in particular the longitudinal and lateral guidance), a maintenance status and / or a schedule for recurring technical assessments (e.g. general inspection or TÜV acceptance) can include .

The features of the planned route or route information can include a starting point of the route, a route of the route, planned intermediate stops of the route, the planned destination of the route and / or the time of the planned route (for example a tour). Furthermore, the features of the planned route can include a proximity of the further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, to the current location of the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, and / or route parameters. Route parameters can in particular the automated drivability of a road, a type of road, the existence of tunnels, bridges, underpasses and / or construction sites or the type of road (e.g. motorway, federal road or country road).

The at least one other motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, can be a participant in an existing vehicle association (platoon), for example its command vehicle. The recorded data can include features of the existing vehicle association, in particular a size of the vehicle association, a maximum number of vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles) that are still to be recorded, information on participating vehicles (for example driver information, vehicle information and / or route information for participating vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles) from Vehicle association, a billing option (for example, in favor of the lead vehicle and at the expense of the following vehicle), a duration of the common platoon trip and / or a calculated consumption saving.

The device 100 executes a method, for example an algorithm, for the preparation for a platoon trip, in which the driver or another person (z. B. a dispatcher) the best possible platooning partner for the according to his individual needs Can search and select a vehicle group or an existing vehicle group to travel with.

The search and selection is based on the captured and received data, i.e. Information that is exchanged between the drivers and / or motor vehicles involved, in particular commercial vehicles, by means of the radio unit 104, i.e. a suitable wireless communication interface (for example from vehicle to vehicle, V2V, and / or from vehicle to infrastructure, V2I).

The device, in particular the user unit, can be an input and output medium that is designed to capture data on the journey of the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle (for example, to query from the driver or to receive it directly from the motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle) and the received data of the further journey of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, to the driver.

The comparison unit and / or the central computer can include hardware for data processing and / or for executing calculation algorithms for determining the agreement. The central computer can centralize the match for a variety of Determine motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The central computer can, for. B. be a server.

In order to search for the platooning partner, the user unit 102 can show the driver a search mask which is designed to record search parameters. The search parameters can include the recorded data from the journey of the motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle), which include at least one minimum requirement for the received data and / or the minimum agreement. In response to the detection of the search parameters, the comparison unit 106 outputs a selection of potential platooning partners or existing platoons to the user unit in order to form a vehicle association that includes the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle.

The search can take place via a platform (for example, several commercial vehicles and / or several commercial vehicle manufacturers), which is implemented, for example, by the central computer. The driver registers himself and his vehicle with the central computer using the user unit 102 and can select his platooning partner from a pool of registered other motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, and / or associated drivers. For this purpose, the central computer stores the data of the other motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles) and / or their drivers.

The search parameters can include search criteria, for example the at least one minimum requirement or the minimum match. The best possible platooning partner and / or the best possible existing vehicle association, i.e. Certain motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles), certain vehicle combinations (for example stored or existing platoons) and / or certain drivers can be searched for according to different criteria. With the user unit, the driver defines the search criteria according to his needs before the search. The search criteria can be a search filter. The driver can also weight or prioritize the search criteria. For example, an order of decreasing importance can be specified on the user unit.

The search criteria can be predefined (for example the selection from a criteria pool, a list from which the driver can choose) or can be specified individually by the driver. In particular, the driver can define the number of search criteria himself. The search criteria also serve as input parameters for determining the agreement, for example as input parameters for the calculation algorithm and influence the output result.

The characteristics of the respective driver (ie the driver information), the characteristics of the respective motor vehicle (ie the vehicle information, in particular the commercial vehicle), the characteristics of the planned route (ie, route information, for example the route and associated driving times) and / or the characteristics of an existing platoon (ie, the platoon information) are defined. For example, a minimum requirement (ie, an absolute criterion) and / or a minimum match (ie, a relative criterion) can be entered at the user unit 102 and / or stored in the comparison unit 106 and / or the central computer for different features (or properties) will. Alternatively or in addition, the search criteria entered by the driver can be stored on a memory card (for example a driver card). When switching to another motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, the driver can directly access his personal search criteria. The search criteria preferably remain modifiable.

The user unit 102 displays the match (i.e., the search results) of the matching unit 106, for example after the driver has defined his search criteria and started the search.

If the determination of the match (i.e. the algorithm) has found more than one search reference, the results can be weighted or prioritized (e.g. in descending order with falling relevance). As an alternative or in addition, the comparison unit 106 outputs a plurality of platooning partners that are most suitable for the data of the journey of the motor vehicle (for example for its own profile, in particular of the commercial vehicle) as a shortlist.

From the list of results, the driver can choose the platooning partner that is optimal for him, for example. Optionally, the selection of a particular motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, or associated driver leads to a message, a call or other contact in the cockpit of the particular motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, or to the associated driver. Alternatively or additionally, the comparison unit 106 displays the matching and / or selected platooning partners on a (for example, existing) navigation map. These can be saved further in order to be taken into account for current or future platoon trips.

The comparison unit causes a navigation system to navigate the motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, directly after the platooning partner has been selected, for the fastest possible formation of the vehicle association (i.e., merger with the selected platooning partner or partners). For this purpose, the comparison unit and / or the navigation system can calculate a location for the merger (preferably without an intermediate stop) and navigate the motor vehicle, in particular a utility vehicle, to the location of the merger. This can also be shown on the vehicle's own displays or information displays.

The matching unit 106 can initiate contact with the selected platooning partner in response to the selection. For example, the user unit 102 shows how the selected platooning partner would prefer to be contacted, for example via e-mail, telephone, radio, etc. The driver can then communicate with the selected platooning partner or platoon (for example the lead vehicle of the selected Platoon or the last following vehicle in the selected platoon) and coordinate the onward journey of the motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle, in the platoon.

Alternatively or additionally, the comparison unit 106 or the central computer (i.e. the search platform) can send a request directly to the selected platooning partner or the platform. After the request has been accepted by the other party (i.e. consent to the formation of the vehicle group), the comparison unit can initiate navigation to the location of the grouping and / or the onward journey in the vehicle group. For example, the user unit 102 indicates the route or route on which the selected platooning partner can be reached in the best possible way.

In an advantageous embodiment, the at least one match can be displayed using a head-up display (as an example, the MMS instead of an infotainment system). In this way, information on how to get there can be displayed in the driver's direct field of vision when the vehicle formation is formed. To determine the correspondence, the comparison unit 106 and / or the central computer accesses a database. The profiles of drivers, motor vehicles (especially commercial vehicles), haulage companies, routes, etc. are stored in the database. The database can be stored on a server (for example, centrally accessible for a large number of exemplary embodiments of device 100). The database is implemented in the central computer, for example. Alternatively or additionally, the data in the database can be stored (at least partially) in the comparison unit (for example in the respective motor vehicle) and / or updated via the radio unit 104.

With each search query at the user unit 102, the data of the journey of the motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle), i.e. the data on the driver, motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and / or route planning are transmitted to the database. In return, received data from the further journey of potential platooning partners are sent back from the database to the requesting device 100 (for example the requesting motor vehicle) via the radio unit.

The device 100 can be installed in the respective motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, implemented by a mobile application executed by a mobile phone and / or implemented by a stationary application executed by a workstation computer.

Figure 2 shows a first example of a starting position for forming a vehicle formation. The device 100, for example the respective commercial vehicles 150, communicates with the central computer 130 via a base station 120 by means of the respective radio unit 104. The same symbols or features with the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 denote exchangeable or alternative features.

A dashed arrow represents sent data, for example the recorded data on the driver, motor vehicle, in particular commercial vehicle, and / or route or the search parameters (in particular the search criteria). A solid arrow represents the received data.

The central computer 130 is in data exchange with the base station 120 of a cellular network. The central computer 130 comprises a detection unit 132, a comparison unit 134 and a transmission unit 136. The acquisition unit 132 is designed to acquire data from a trip by a plurality of motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The comparison unit 134 is designed to determine at least one correspondence between the recorded data from the journey of at least two motor vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The data include a route and associated journey times for the respective journey. The sending unit 136 is designed to send the determined correspondence to the respective at least two motor vehicles (in particular commercial vehicles).

FIG. 3 shows a second example of a starting position for the formation of a vehicle formation, in which the devices 100 (for example the respective motor vehicles 150) communicate with one another (for example directly) by means of the radio unit 104. Identical symbols or features with the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 1 or 2 denote exchangeable or alternative features.

Radio communication by means of the radio unit 104 (for example to receive the data from the at least one other motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle) can be a direct radio link from vehicle-to-vehicle or V2V, optionally with a control channel to a base station , in particular according to 3GPP Licensed-Assisted Access (LAA). FIG. 3 schematically shows exemplary embodiments of the device 100 in direct radio communication. The devices can be installed in a motor vehicle 150, in particular a utility vehicle. The respective radio unit 104 is optionally connected to its antenna 110 for the exchange of radio signals.

The search for the platooning partner by means of the device 100 can be started before the start of the journey, so that the driver looks for a suitable platooning partner when the vehicle is stationary. Alternatively or additionally, the search can be started or supplemented while driving. The driver receives a message as to which rest area or in which area the platooning partner is located. This enables long-term planning of platooning trips, in particular the location and time of the grouping.

FIG. 4 shows an example of an installation situation of an exemplary embodiment of the device 100 in a motor vehicle 150, in particular in a utility vehicle. Via the radio interface 154, the motor vehicle 150, in particular a commercial vehicle, can establish radio communication with at least one further motor vehicle (in particular a commercial vehicle), for example within or outside of the vehicle association. In particular, two or More exemplary embodiments of the motor vehicle 150, in particular a commercial vehicle, exchange control signals of the drive controller 152 in the vehicle association. Furthermore, camera images can be exchanged via the radio interface 154. The camera images can be the outside camera of the lead vehicle, the following vehicles or the inside cameras, e.g. B. for video calls concern.

The radio interface 154 can comprise a radio modem, an antenna amplifier and / or an antenna 110, or be electrically coupled to it for the exchange of radio signals, for example in accordance with a radio access technology of 3GPP, in particular in accordance with "Long Term Evolution" (LTE) or "New Radio" (NO).

The drive control 152 comprises a regulation for the automated longitudinal and lateral guidance of the motor vehicle 150, in particular the commercial vehicle. For this purpose, the travel controller 152 can detect the position and the speed (for example the relative speed) of the motor vehicle immediately ahead of the vehicle group, in particular a commercial vehicle, for example by means of a radar sensor.

Furthermore, the drive control 152 is in signal exchange with a radio interface 154 of the motor vehicle 150, in particular a commercial vehicle, and is designed to issue control signals in a guidance mode (ie, when the motor vehicle is the leading vehicle) for automated longitudinal and lateral guidance of the motor vehicle 150, in particular a commercial vehicle to send to at least one following motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, in the vehicle association and in a follow-up mode (i.e. if the motor vehicle is the following vehicle) control signals for the automated longitudinal and lateral guidance of the motor vehicle 150, in particular a commercial vehicle, of at least one preceding motor vehicle in the vehicle association to receive.

The adjustment device 100 can exchange signals with the travel controller 152. For example, in response to consent to the formation of a vehicle association, the matching device 100 can configure the drive control 152 with the received data of the at least one further motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle. For example, distance regulation of the driving control can depend on the braking capacity or acceleration capacity of the further motor vehicle, in particular the commercial vehicle. The motor vehicles 150 of the vehicle association can also be referred to as platoon vehicles, platooning partners or platooning participants. Information on highly automated driving functions can be recorded by sensors built into the respective motor vehicle 150, for example cameras, laser scanners, the radar sensor, ultrasonic sensors and / or a receiver of a global navigation satellite system (for example a GPS receiver) and made available to the respective driving controller 152 .

The comparison unit 106 can be designed to store a selection of possible platooning partners 150, for example in order to be taken into account currently and / or for future journeys in the vehicle group.

As an alternative or in addition, the comparison unit 106 can be designed to match platooning partners 150 whose agreement is greater than or equal to a minimum agreement that meet another of the criteria (for example, based on a planned destination or a remaining driving time) and / or known (for example stored) platooning partners to derive and / or display suggestions as to how these can be integrated into the route of the motor vehicle 150, in particular a commercial vehicle, or on which modified route the vehicle formation can be formed. The suggestions can include, for example, starting point, driving time or intermediate stops.

In each exemplary embodiment, the input and display of the information (e.g. the data or the correspondence) can be output on the screen of the infotainment system or integrated into the infotainment system.

The device 100, in particular the user unit 102, can be available on a mobile terminal device (for example a mobile phone or a tablet computer) as an application (“app” for English “application”).

Furthermore, in each exemplary embodiment, the device 100 can assign the route driven in the vehicle association, in particular the route driven as a lead vehicle, to the respective motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle), the associated driver and / or the associated haulage company, for example for a remuneration or reward system . Each coupling (ie formation of a vehicle association by merging or connection) is automatically reported to all motor vehicles 150 of the vehicle association and / or the central computer 130. The reported data include those in the vehicle association Time driven (e.g. minutes) and / or the distance traveled in the vehicle group (e.g. kilometers).

For example, the comparison unit 106 and / or the central computer 130 stores account data related to the respective motor vehicle (in particular commercial vehicle), the associated driver and / or the associated haulage company. The account data include a current driving time in the platoon and / or the kilometers driven by the respective motor vehicle (in particular special utility vehicle), the associated driver and / or the associated haulage company. The lead vehicle receives a benefit compensation. The lead vehicle is rewarded separately for the energy or fuel savings of the following vehicles based on the account data.

All platooning participants 150 can call up an information graphic on their respective user unit 102, on which all platooning information (e.g. length, duration, position, fuel savings, etc.) is displayed by the comparison unit 106. This data is stored on the central computer 120 (in particular the platform or the server) and can be taken into account as a search criterion.

In one exemplary embodiment, a driver, in particular a truck driver, plans his daily route, i.e. the route and associated travel times of the motor vehicle 150, in particular the utility vehicle, early in the morning before starting the journey. His destination is a few hundred kilometers away and he has to cover a longer distance on the motorway. In order to cover the long distance with as little consumption as possible, the driver wants to drive in a platoon as much as possible. To do this, the driver starts an application (or "app") implementing the device 100 in the infotainment system and enters the search criteria (e.g. route, driving experience) for an optimal platooning partner. His driver information and vehicle information are already stored (in the motor vehicle 150 and / or in the central computer 130) through a previous (for example long-term) use of the device 100.

In the exemplary embodiment, the comparison unit 106 on the user unit 102 outputs N suggestions (for example N = 20) of possible further motor vehicles 150 (for example further drivers) to the driver as the match. The driver sorts the results or causes the comparison unit to sort the results according to one of the search criteria, for example an evaluation of the driver. Each exemplary embodiment can be supplemented to the effect that an assessment of the drivers is created by means of the device 100. For this purpose, the user unit 102 can record an assessment of the other drivers and transmit it to the database of the central computer 130.

The driver selects the best driver as a platooning partner from the suggestions displayed, for example after his introduction. The driver then makes contact with the selected driver, for example via the app. The selected (also: spoken to) driver, who also drives individually, accepts the request through an agreement on the part of his device 100. The navigation system in the motor vehicle 150 searches for the optimal route in response to the location of the group signaled by the comparison unit 106, to build up the vehicle association as quickly as possible.

In a further embodiment, a truck driver drives individually on the highway. Via his infotainment system, as an example of the user unit 102, the driver receives a request as to whether he would like to join a platoon. He looks at the data on the platoon by means of the user unit 102, for example in the app. He sees that the platoon is made up of three trucks carrying dangerous goods. In addition, he reads the information on the driving experiences and the kilometers driven in the platoon of the drivers involved. He weighs the possible consumption savings, which are also shown to him by the app, in the platoon with the journey alone. His “gut instinct” decides against the platoon ride, as the drivers are too inexperienced for him. He rejects the request and waits for the next time window to join a platoon or to create a platoon.

Based on the exemplary implementations and exemplary embodiments described herein, it can be seen that exemplary embodiments of the device 100 enable more efficient adaptation and organization of the platoon trips. Platooning partners can be optimally coordinated using several search criteria. This can increase the fuel economy.

The platoon trip can be planned in a simpler way by the driver. In particular, a common route of the platoon trip can be better planned. This allows platooning partners to travel together for longer. When composing the platoon, vehicle properties can be taken into account and coordinated with one another. This also increases the efficiency of a platoon ride.

The individual selection of the platooning partner can increase confidence during a platoon trip. The drivers receive additional knowledge about their passengers and thus feel "more comfortable" during the platoon ride.

The device can output a preselection of potential platooning partners. Based on this, the driver can make the final (for example optimal) choice of the platooning partner.

Although the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that various changes can be made and equivalents can be used as replacements. Furthermore, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular application of the device or a particular vehicle environment to the teachings of the invention. Consequently, the invention is not restricted to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but rather includes all exemplary embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

List of reference symbols

100 Device for the comparison of journeys by motor vehicles, in short: compensation device

102 user unit

104 radio unit

106 Adjustment Unit

110 antenna of the radio unit, in particular vehicle antenna 120 base station

130 central computer

132 Registration unit of the central computer

134 Adjustment unit of the central computer

136 Sending unit of the central computer

150 motor vehicles, especially commercial vehicles

152 Drive control

154 radio interface

Claims

A device (100) for comparing journeys by motor vehicles (150), in particular commercial vehicles, to form a vehicle formation with a lead vehicle and at least one following vehicle guided longitudinally and transversely by the lead vehicle, comprising: a user unit (102) which is designed for this is to record data from a journey of a motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle; a radio unit (104) which is designed to receive data from a further trip from at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular a utility vehicle; and a matching unit (106) which is in data exchange with the user unit (102) and the radio unit (104) and is designed to match the recorded data from the journey of the motor vehicle (150), in particular the commercial vehicle, and the received data To output data from the further journey of the at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, to the user unit (102), the data including a route and associated journey times of the respective journey.

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the user device is further designed to, in response to the output of the correspondence with the at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, consent to the formation of the vehicle association with the at least one further motor vehicle (150 ), in particular commercial vehicle, and to send the recorded consent to the at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular commercial vehicle, by means of the radio unit (104).

3. The device according to claim 2, further designed, in response to the recorded consent, a regulation of the motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, for longitudinal and lateral guidance based on the received data of the at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, to configure.

4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the radio unit (104) with a control of the motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, for longitudinal and lateral guidance is in exchange of control data and is also designed to To receive control data of the longitudinal and lateral guidance from the lead vehicle or to send to the at least one following vehicle.

5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the radio unit (104) receives the data of the further journey and / or an approval directly from the respective further motor vehicle (150), in particular commercial vehicle, and / or wherein the radio unit ( 104) is also designed to send the recorded data and / or a recorded consent directly to the respective further motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle.

6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the radio unit (104) receives the data of the further trip and / or an approval of the at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular commercial vehicle, from a central computer, and / or wherein the User unit (102) is further designed to send the recorded data and / or the consent to the central computer.

7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the comparison unit (106) is designed to output matches with several other motor vehicles (150), in particular commercial vehicles, sorted according to a degree of the respective match.

8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the data also indicate a motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, or a vehicle type of the respective trip, and wherein the correspondence indicates a compatibility of the respective motor vehicles (150), in particular commercial vehicles, for longitudinal and lateral guidance in the vehicle formation

9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the data further indicate a load, in particular a dangerous good, a braking capacity and / or an acceleration capacity of the motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, of the respective trip, and the correspondence a compatibility the load, the braking capacity and / or the acceleration capacity.

10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the data further indicate a driver of the respective trip, and wherein the correspondence comprises an assessment or experience of the respective driver for driving the lead vehicle in the vehicle association.

11. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the received data of the further trip relate to an existing vehicle group, only one match is output for the existing vehicle group, and the output correspondence of a match between the recorded data of the trip Motor vehicle (150), in particular commercial vehicle, and the data received from the further journey of each further motor vehicle (150), in particular commercial vehicle, in the existing vehicle group.

12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the received data include a position of the further motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, and / or the associated driver, and wherein the output of the correspondence is a display of the position of the further motor vehicle (150 ), in particular commercial vehicle, and / or the associated driver in a map.

13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a deviation of an agreed route from an optimal individual route of the motor vehicle (150), in particular a commercial vehicle, reduces the agreement for a single trip.

14. The device according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the comparison unit (106) is fer ner designed to match based on the recorded data of the trip of the motor vehicle (150), in particular the commercial vehicle, and the received data th of the further trip to determine at least one further motor vehicle (150), in particular a special utility vehicle.

15. Central computer (130) which is in data exchange with a base station (120) of a cellular network and comprises: a detection unit (132) which is designed to receive data from a trip of several motor vehicles (150), in particular commercial vehicles to capture; a comparison unit (134) which is designed to determine at least one match between the recorded data from the journey of at least two motor vehicles (150), in particular commercial vehicles, the data including a route and associated journey times of the respective journey; and a transmission unit (136) which is designed to transmit the specific correspondence to the respective at least two motor vehicles (150), in particular commercial vehicles.

16. Motor vehicle (150), in particular commercial vehicle, which is designed for automated longitudinal and lateral guidance in a vehicle formation and comprises a device (100) according to one of claims 1 to 14 and / or with a central computer (130) according to claim 15 in data exchange stands.