V2V communication improves traffic management and reduces congestion. Law enforcement officials can use vehicle to vehicle communication to monitor and manage traffic by using real-time data streaming from vehicles to reduce congestion on the road. V2V communication can help officials re-route traffic, track vehicle locations, adapt traffic light schedules, and address speed limits. Drivers using V2V communication can avoid traffic jams and maintain a safe distance from other cars increasing the demand for V2V in automotive sector.
The first week of 2024 was a light one for patent filings. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) had a slightly below average 21 new petitions all petitions for inter partes review (IPR), while there were only 34 new filings in district court.