Method and apparatus for weather modeling and vehicular accommodation

Abstract

A system includes a processor configured to receive weather data including a plurality of measured data points in an area around a vehicle, from a remote weather server. The processor is also configured to receive a path from a vehicle subsystem. The processor is further configured to combine the data points and path to form a predictive model reflecting expected weather conditions along the pathat future times, the model based on predefined parameters defining expected weather behavior and send the model to a requesting vehicle subsystem.

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technical field [0001] The present illustrative embodiments relate generally to methods and apparatus for weather modeling and vehicle tuning. Background technique [0002] Weather and traffic have always plagued travelers as they can cause delays, route changes and even dangerous situations. Furthermore, a user traveling to an outdoor destination, for example, may have a great interest in ensuring that the destination will have pleasant weather. [0003] Weather reporting services and models have improved over the years, but they still typically rely on limited data points collected at fixed locations, and infer weather data based on data points collected at fixed locations. While weather data is available and customizable to the vehicle, it is often not available due to intermittent vehicle cloud connectivity. Vehicles may include some sensors that allow for data collection, but including comprehensive sensors in a vehicle can add significantly to the cost of the vehicle...

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Problems solved by technology

While weather data is available and customizable to the vehicle, it is often unavailable due to intermittent vehicle cloud connectivity

Vehicles may include some sensors that allow for data collection, but including comprehensive sensors in a vehicle can significantly increase the cost of the vehicle, and because the collected data is as useful to other people as it is to the driver (if the driver is already at the destination and is thus affected by the weather) impact), so paying a premium for a vehicle that includes advanced sensor capabilities is of little interest to consumers

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