Method, device, system comprising at least two devices and a computer program in connection with road traffic

Abstract

The invention relates to a method (100), device (1), system comprising at least two devices (Fzg1, Fzg2, AG1, AG2, ...) usable in road traffic, and computer program product for use in road traffic. The method (100) comprises: - receiving (101) a first message (C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'') from a first device usable in road traffic (Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1''); - receiving (102) a second message (C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'') from a second device usable in road traffic (Fzg1, AG2, AG2', AG2''); - recognizing (103) a spatial reference (RB) and / or a temporal reference (ZB) of the first message (C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'') and the second message (C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2''); - Assigning (104) the first message (C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'') and the second message (C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'') to the same situation or to different situations depending on the detected spatial reference (RB) and / or temporal reference (ZB); and then: - Providing (105) information relating to the assignment and / or the situation.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method, a device, a system comprising at least two devices, and a computer program product designed for use in road traffic. In particular, the invention relates to the handling of multiple (at least partially automatically) generated messages, for example, risk messages and / or event messages and / or emergency messages from several different road users. In particular, these messages can be from fully or partially automated driving and / or parked vehicles or their respective users.

[0002] The object of the invention is to demonstrate a method for handling information from different sources, from different devices, or from different road users that is geared toward one or more new goals and / or improved. In particular, the object of the invention may include increasing the safety of one or more road users or possibly determining or initiating an appropriate, improved, or adapted measure, in particular an assistance measure, and / or reducing false positives or the number of unnecessary or excessive measures.

[0003] The problem is solved by each of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are described, among other things, in the dependent claims. It should be noted that additional features of a patent claim dependent on an independent patent claim can form a separate invention, independent of the combination of all features of the independent patent claim, without the features of the independent patent claim or only in combination with a subset of the features of the independent patent claim, which invention can be made the subject of an independent claim, a divisional application or a subsequent application. This applies equally to technical teachings described in the description, which can form an invention independent of the features of the independent patent claims.

[0004] According to a first aspect, a method in connection with road traffic is described. The method comprises: receiving a first message from a first device usable in road traffic; and receiving a second message from a second device usable in road traffic; and (thereafter): recognizing a spatial reference and / or a temporal reference of the first message and the second message; and (thereafter): associating the first message and the second message with the same situation or with different situations depending on the recognized spatial reference and / or temporal reference.

[0005] Information can then be provided regarding the assignment and / or the situation. This information can be provided, for example, to a third party and / or to a service, dispatcher, call center, technical and / or medical emergency service, towing service, police, fire department, etc., and / or to one or more road users in the area and / or to one or more stored interfaces, accounts (e.g., a social network), addresses, portals, databases, etc.

[0006] Preferably, an action is initiated depending on the information provided. Information relating to the assignment and / or the situation can be action information that identifies (explicitly or implicitly) a (suitable, adapted, and / or verified) recommended or action to be initiated. In particular, the method can include or be a method for initiating an action.

[0007] Preferably, one or more action parameters (e.g., according to specific and / or adjustable criteria, in particular depending on the criteria adjustable by the user) can be determined depending on the information provided. For example, the decision for a measure and / or one or more action parameters can be varied depending on an assignment, in particular one that is repeated several times or multiple times, and / or on the information related to the situation.

[0008] The term “situation” in this document is to be understood in particular as: - an event, in particular of a certain type and / or intensity; and / or - an increased probability of an event, in particular an event of a certain type or intensity; and / or - a consequence of an event, in particular for the first road user and / or a second road user or a third party; and / or - a risk, in particular one exceeding a certain level, in particular with regard to a consequence of the event (for the first road user, the second road user or a third party); and / or - a technically conditioned situation (e.g. due to one or more fully or partially automated driving or parking vehicles).

[0009] In particular, the first message and / or the second message can be determined, triggered, or sent depending on the detection of a dangerous, critical action, situation, or violation of traffic regulations (e.g., with regard to its content). The critical action, situation, or violation of traffic regulations may not, or may not necessarily, affect or be caused by the road user themselves.

[0010] For example, the first message and / or the second message can be determined, triggered, or sent based on the detection and / or evaluation of the (outward-facing) sensors of the respective road user (e.g., with regard to their content). For example, these can be environmental sensors of a vehicle or a user device (e.g., data glasses or VR glasses).

[0011] Preferably, the situation can be a rare one (e.g. with a probability of less than 10 -1 , 10 -2 , 10 -3 , 10 -4 , 10 -5 , 10 -6 This could be a situation that occurs once per trip. This could be a situation relevant for the further development of automated driving and / or parking vehicles.

[0012] The at least one measure may include or be a consideration of the information in the (further) operation of a vehicle and / or behavior of a user of the vehicle and / or cyclist and / or pedestrian).

[0013] Particularly preferably, the first message and / or the second message and / or the situation can be related to at least partially automated drivable and / or parkable vehicles.

[0014] One or more such pieces of information may be taken into account (e.g. immediately or at a later point in time) for so-called fleet management, for the operation of a fleet or a system or traffic control system comprising several vehicles, for the further development of vehicles or vehicle functions and / or as information for users.

[0015] For example, a situation (e.g. near misses, accidents or collisions) with several, in particular more than 2, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30 road users can be detected or features of the procedure can be applied to them.

[0016] Such situations are particularly relevant in the context of fleet operations involving automated driving or parking. For example, depending on (multiple) pieces of information provided, statistics can be determined, particularly evidence of a sufficiently low error rate (e.g., false positives) and / or error resistance, particularly of fully or partially automated driving or parking vehicles. Alternatively or additionally, at least one measure can include or be (specifically adapted or specific) technical and / or traffic-related measures to reduce certain situations, risks, or consequences corresponding to certain characteristics. For example, one or more focal points of analysis, troubleshooting, error correction, or a (further) development activity can be selected or adapted depending on the information provided.

[0017] In particular, the information provided and / or the action to be taken or taken may depend on the number and / or frequency of occurrences of the same or similar situations and / or situations corresponding to certain characteristics.

[0018] Preferably, a measure (e.g. to be effected depending on one or more pieces of information provided) can: - a change (e.g. lowering or increasing) of the degree of automation of the driver or parking, in particular to a certain level); and / or - a request to take over the vehicle to the user; and / or - initiating or executing an emergency maneuver or a maneuver with reduced risk (e.g. a minimum-risk maneuver); and / or - include or be at least partial and / or temporary remote control of a vehicle (e.g. a vehicle that is otherwise fully or partially automated and can be driven or parked).

[0019] For example, depending on the classification of the messages, the repeated occurrence of the messages and / or the situation (in the same or a similar form) and / or the conclusion about the situation, risks and / or consequences of the situation, a decision can be made to carry out or take over control of the vehicle at least partially and / or temporarily: - via a backend; and / or - in whole or in part by means of a dispatcher, in particular by means of telepresence; and / or - by means of a computer (e.g. a particularly powerful one) located outside the vehicle, in particular a data center.

[0020] In this case, teleoperated driving and / or parking can be carried out (e.g. within the scope of the recognized situation or after the situation).

[0021] In the context of this document, the term “parking” is to be understood as including, in particular, maneuvering, parking, reversing and / or the transition between drivers and parking.

[0022] Alternatively or additionally, a measure may include or be a recovery and / or rescue measure or a medical measure. The respective parameters of the measure or the (respective) measures may be determined or implemented differently or specifically for different road users.

[0023] The first device usable in road traffic and / or the second device usable in road traffic can (each) comprise or be a vehicle or a wearable user device (e.g., a smartphone, smartwatch, smart closes, VR glasses, or a combination or further development of such devices) of a road user (e.g., a pedestrian, cyclist, or scooter rider). Particularly preferably, one or both of the road users are a pedestrian, cyclist, or scooter rider.

[0024] For example, it can be determined whether the first message and the second message were sent from different vehicles, or from a vehicle and a pedestrian, or from a pedestrian and a scooter; or whether they were triggered (initiated and / or sent) from the same means of transport (e.g., by passengers of a car, bus, train, etc.) using devices (e.g., smartphones, smartwatches, smart closes, VR headsets, etc.). The determined information can be taken into account.

[0025] For example, the method includes detecting whether the first message and the second message were sent by the participants and / or witnesses of the same situation, in particular the same risky situation, the same near miss or accident and / or a situation concerning automated driving and / or parking or a technical error.

[0026] Alternatively or additionally, it can be detected whether the respective vehicles or pedestrians are (possibly) involved in the accident or are the owners of a device (merely) located nearby. In particular, information about (potentially very valuable) witnesses to the situation can be detected. For example, the information about the situation can include or be information about persons or recording devices nearby or observing the situation.

[0027] For example, the contents of the respective (first and / or second) messages and / or (first and / or second) data determined depending on the at least two messages (respectively) can be processed together.

[0028] In one example, incorrectly triggered messages or incorrectly dimensioned measures can be avoided through inventive assignment and / or inference to the situation. Alternatively or additionally, a (e.g., unilateral or mutual) confirmation of the message, one or more contents or parameters of the messages, and / or an exclusion of measures that have been triggered multiple times can be performed.

[0029] For example, it can be avoided that a technical assistance service and / or emergency doctor are called twice, or two emergency doctors are called (e.g., by different services), especially once due to a notification from a user device (e.g., smartwatch, smart-close, smartphone of an affected pedestrian) and once due to a notification from the vehicle or the vehicle user. Instead, more precise, more meaningful information regarding the situation and / or appropriate measures can be provided or used in the process.

[0030] Preferably, the information and / or action parameters provided are specific to the situation, the first road user and / or the second road user (also: taking into account specific information tailored to them) or the action taken.

[0031] Preferably, individual, subjective, person-specific, and / or case-specific risks and / or consequences of the situation for one or more road users, in particular for the respective occupants of the road users, can (also) be determined and taken into account. The result of the processing can be used for one or more measures adapted or tailored (e.g., to the specific situation and / or specific persons).

[0032] The information relating to the situation can be determined, completed and / or adjusted depending on the assignment of the first message and the second message to road users of the respective classes and / or to each other.

[0033] Preferably, the information provided is indicative of the parameters of the situation. One or more parameters of the event may, in particular, be indicative of: - the severity of the situation, event, accident or near-accident; and / or - a possible consequence of the situation, in particular for the respective or specific road user or from his point of view; and / or - a risk that occurred in the situation (e.g. occurred or not occurred); and / or - an appropriate measure, in particular an aid measure, regarding the situation, risk or consequence of the situation.

[0034] The information relating to the situation may be indicative of a corresponding action parameter (e.g. a measure to be taken in relation to the situation), may comprise the action parameter or may be an action parameter.

[0035] The term “characterise” can in particular be understood as representing (directly or indirectly, e.g. according to a stored formula) and / or characterising (e.g. qualitatively, quantitatively or with regard to a pattern).

[0036] The first message and / or the second message may be at least partially automatic messages, in particular messages that are (each) sent at least partially automatically according to a predetermined criterion (by the respective device). For example, the first message and / or the second message may be messages that are triggered when the characteristics and / or early signs of a risk, situation and / or event are detected, in particular certain risks, situations and / or events or risks corresponding to certain characteristics. These may be critical risks, situations and / or events, in particular those that exceed a certain level of criticality or potential consequences.

[0037] In particular, depending on the recognition of the spatial reference and / or the temporal reference, information relating to the role of the first road user and / or the second road user within the event and / or information relating to the legal situation will be recognized or determined.

[0038] Preferably, the information relating to the assignment and / or the situation includes, in particular, information relating to the role of the first road user and / or the second road user in relation to the event and / or information relating to the legal situation (e.g. from the perspective of the first road user and / or the second road user).

[0039] At least part of the first data of the first message and / or at least part of the second data of the second message can (each) be assigned to the respective devices usable in road traffic (e.g. vehicles or user devices) and / or road users (vehicles or users, in particular carriers of the user devices) in a backend depending on the respective message (e.g. a header and / or payload of the respective message) and can be determined depending on the assignment. For example, the first data and / or the second data can be, include or take into account further information (not transmitted with the message). This can, for example, include or be the data stored for the (respective) road user and / or data received at earlier time intervals.

[0040] In particular, the first data and / or the second data may include or be data relating to the body and / or health, in particular medical data. These can be determined, in particular assigned, depending on the first message, the second message, and / or the association of the first message and the second message (e.g., from the backend).

[0041] For example, these may be (fully) automatically sent or sendable messages that are triggered without (e.g., intentional) participation by the user of the respective device, or messages that require an action and / or no counteraction, in particular cancellation, suppression, etc., by the user. In particular, the first message and / or the second message may be a so-called crash message and / or an emergency call.

[0042] The spatial reference and / or the temporal reference described in this document can be determined based on predetermined criteria and / or by applying pattern recognition. In a simplified case, a distance or radius and / or time difference between the first message and the second message can be determined, and the assignment can then be decided upon. Preferably, the recognition includes both the spatial and temporal references. In this way, a particularly reliable assignment can be made and / or conclusions about the situation can be drawn.

[0043] Preferably, a sequence and / or a temporal progression, in particular of a first change function of the first data, can be determined and taken into account together with the sequence and / or the temporal progression, in particular of a first change function of the second data. For example, certain patterns can be recognized in the first data and / or the second data (preferably between first data and second data), wherein, depending on the determined pattern (e.g. a degree of similarity to one or more first patterns and / or a degree of dissimilarity to one or more second patterns), the first message and the second message are assigned and / or a conclusion is drawn as to the reason for the first message and / or the reason for the second message, the degree of risk, the situation and / or the (possible or probable) consequences.

[0044] The reason for the first message (e.g. taken individually) and / or the reason for the second message (e.g. taken individually) can each be a situation or risk (specific or corresponding to specific characteristics). The assignment of the first message (received by a first road user) and the second message (received by a second road user) can be based on, for example, matching or complementary reasons.

[0045] According to a further embodiment, the method comprises: recognizing that the first device and the second device are carried in the same or different means of transport (in particular to be understood as having been carried at the time interval of sending the message); and / or (respectively) belong to road users of the same class or to road users of different classes; or belong to different road users (in particular also to be understood as belonging to different means of transport or the corresponding messages were triggered from different means of transport).

[0046] Preferably, the class and / or one or more parameters of the corresponding road user or means of transport are determined and taken into account in the procedure.

[0047] The term “classes” of road users or means of transport can be understood to mean, in particular, road users of the same type and / or similar in terms of their characteristics or parameters.

[0048] For example, a class of road users may include: - qualitatively similar road users or means of transport (e.g. each belonging to a car, truck, van, motorcycle, bicycle, scooter, etc.); and / or - road users or means of transport with parameters (e.g. weights, sizes, dimensions, shapes, properties, functionality) within the same value range, in particular within a (e.g. average) deviation of < 10%, 20%, 30%, 50% and / or with similar parameter patterns; and / or - be approximately the same or have similar characteristics in terms of crash safety and / or passive safety and / or active safety, in particular whether it is a fully or partially closed vehicle (e.g. car with a roof, convertible with a hard roof or fabric roof, an open or partially closed motorcycle, scooter, Segway, bicycle, etc.); and / or - whether it is a pedestrian, especially a pedestrian with a stroller, an adult, a child, an elderly person, etc.

[0049] For example, the method recognizes that the first device and the second device belong to and / or are carried in means of transport that: - each belong to a specific class of road users or means of transport: and / or - qualitatively similar or different (e.g. belonging to different types of road users, such as cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, etc.); and / or - have quantitatively similar or substantially different parameters (e.g. weights, sizes, dimensions, shapes, properties, functionality) (e.g. cars with substantially different weights or dimensions); and / or - are of the same type, similar or (significantly) different in terms of crash safety and / or passive safety and / or active safety, in particular whether it is a fully or partially closed vehicle (e.g. car with a roof, convertible with a hard roof or fabric roof, an open or partially closed motorcycle, scooter, Segway, bicycle, etc.); - whether it is a pedestrian, especially a pedestrian with a stroller, an adult, a child, an elderly person, etc.

[0050] For example, using the user device (e.g., smartphones, smart watches, smart closes), particularly depending on the course of movement, acceleration, and / or physical data, it can be recognized that the user of the user device (as one of the road users) was traveling on foot, by bicycle, scooter, etc. at the time the message was sent or the validity of the corresponding data and / or in a previous time interval. This can be taken into account in the procedure.

[0051] The information can then be taken into account in the proceedings. For example: - the information relating to the assignment and / or the situation is determined, adjusted or completed depending on the information obtained; and / or - a parameter of the measure (to be implemented) is determined or adjusted.

[0052] According to a further embodiment, the first data of the first message and / or the second data of the second message indicate information relating to: - the movement of the first device and / or the second device, in particular relative movement of the first device and the second device; and / or - Coordinates of the first device and / or the second device, in particular relative position of the first device and the second device.

[0053] Preferably, the first data and / or the second data (e.g. the above-mentioned) may refer to: - to the time interval during or immediately before the sending of the respective messages; and / or - to one or more time intervals more than several seconds (e.g. 2, 5, 10, 15, 30) seconds before the sending of the respective messages.

[0054] In particular, the history of the coordinates and / or movements and / or routes can be evaluated and the result of the evaluation can be taken into account.

[0055] For example, the movement, in particular the movement sequence (e.g. sequence of the movement parameters or odometric data of a vehicle) and / or coordinates, in particular the coordinate sequence (e.g. sequence of the position values) can be evaluated and the result of the evaluation can be taken into account in the process.

[0056] For example, the spatial reference and / or temporal reference can be recognized and / or the assignment carried out depending on the first data and / or second data relating to the movement, in particular the movement course and / or coordinates, in particular the coordinate course.

[0057] Alternatively or additionally, the behavior of the respective road user, in particular regarding the recent past and / or previous journeys or movements, can be evaluated and taken into account in the procedure.

[0058] According to a further embodiment, the first data of the first message and / or the second data of the second message are processed, taking into account the map information from the environment from which the first message and / or the second message were sent.

[0059] For example, when assigning the first message and the second message, a (respective) map information (e.g. a section of approximately 10x10, 20x20, 30x30, 50x50 meters and / or of the relevant section of the roadway, road markings, traffic signs, objects, etc.) is assigned.

[0060] The respective map information (this includes, in particular, information determined depending on the map information) is taken into account in the process, in particular processed together with the first data and / or with the second data

[0061] Preferably: - the movement of the (first and / or second) respective device; and / or - Coordinates of the (first and / or second) respective device; are processed depending on the map information (associated with the respective or both messages).

[0062] For example, the movement, in particular the movement pattern (e.g., sequence of movement parameters or odometric data of a vehicle) and / or coordinates, in particular the coordinate pattern (e.g., sequence of position values), can be evaluated taking into account the map information. This allows for a significantly more reliable and / or precise assignment or processing of the first data and / or second data. For example, this can take into account the type and course of the roads, pedestrian or bicycle paths, and / or traffic signs.

[0063] Alternatively or additionally, depending on the result of the processing, an inference may be made with regard to: - the class of the first road user and / or the second road user; and / or - the class of movement of the first and / or second road user before and / or during the event; and / or - a conclusion about the event, in particular the type and / or parameters of the event.

[0064] For example, depending on the movement, in particular the movement history and / or coordinates, in particular the coordinate history of a user (also: wearer) of a user device (e.g. smartphone, smartwatch or smart clothes), it can be recognized whether the user was moving as a pedestrian, cyclist or scooter rider, or whether he or she was traveling in a (e.g. closed and therefore better protected) vehicle.

[0065] Alternatively or additionally, a parameter of the measure can be determined or adjusted depending on the result of the processing (direct or indirect).

[0066] According to a further embodiment, the spatial reference and / or the temporal reference is recognized depending on the first data (e.g. depending on the first message assigned in a backend) and / or on the second data (e.g. depending on the second message assigned in a backend), in particular by means of pattern recognition.

[0067] This can preferably be carried out depending on a part of the first data of the first message and / or a part of the second data of the second message, which are assigned in a backend to the respective devices usable in road traffic (e.g. vehicles or user devices) and / or road users (vehicles or users, in particular carriers of the user devices) depending on the respective message (e.g. a header and / or payload of the respective message) and are determined depending on the assignment.

[0068] Preferably, the pattern recognition can be applied with respect to such data (e.g. data not received or not only received with the first message and / or the second message).

[0069] For example, the spatial reference and / or the temporal reference can be carried out depending on the first data and / or the second data, in particular by means of pattern recognition, wherein the first data and / or the second data relating to the road user comprise or are data stored and / or received at earlier time intervals.

[0070] According to a further embodiment, depending on the processing of the first data of the first message and / or the second data of the second message (e.g. a processing step in which the first data and the second data are processed together): a confidence measure of the first message and / or the second message; and / or a parameter of the measure in relation to the situation and / or the first road user and / or the second road user; is determined, confirmed and / or adjusted.

[0071] According to a further embodiment, depending on the information provided: - one or more parameters of a first measure relating to the first road user and / or of a second measure relating to the second road user are determined; and / or - the first measure and / or the second measure.

[0072] These can be measures or parameters of measures that are specifically or specifically adapted: - to the first road user (e.g. a passenger of the vehicle or user of the application device); and / or - to the second road user (e.g. a user of the application device or occupant of the vehicle); and / or - on the event, especially parameters of the event.

[0073] According to a further embodiment, the method comprises: a conclusion (e.g., determining the data corresponding to the conclusion), depending on the first data of the first report and second data of the second report, as to whether and what assistance and / or ability to provide assistance is necessary or appropriate, in particular for a first road user and / or for the second road user; and / or whether or how one or more other road users and / or persons in the vicinity of the situation can assist. The conclusion (e.g., in the form of resulting data) can be taken into account in the method.

[0074] Preferably, the result of the inference can be taken into account in the method, taken into account in the information provided (explicitly or implicitly) and / or the effecting of at least one measure with respect to the first road user and / or the second road user can be dependent on the inference (e.g. the data resulting from the result).

[0075] According to a further embodiment, at least one further road user or person is selected and / or notified depending on the information provided; the person: - has a specific characteristic, in particular a specific qualification and / or a specific age group; and / or - information about a specific ability and / or willingness to provide assistance can be determined, in particular from a user account, profile and / or social network linked to the person.

[0076] As part of the notification, a characteristic of a required assistance and / or a recommendation or instruction regarding a specific assistance can be transmitted.

[0077] For example, the information about a person's specific ability and / or willingness to provide assistance may be information provided by the person and / or information derived from an inference about a specific ability and / or willingness to provide assistance (e.g. based on an evaluation of various stored or researchable information).

[0078] According to a second aspect, a device in connection with road traffic is described. The device is designed to: receive a first message from a first device usable in road traffic; and receive a second message from a second device usable in road traffic; and (thereafter) to: recognize a spatial reference and / or a temporal reference of the first message and the second message; and to assign the first message and the second message, depending on the recognized spatial reference and / or temporal reference, to the same situation or to different situations; and further designed to provide information relating to the assignment and / or relating to the situation.

[0079] According to a third aspect, a motor vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, passenger car, truck, bus, motorcycle, scooter, or bicycle, is described. The vehicle comprises a (first and / or second) device described in this document that can be used in road traffic or is configured as the device.

[0080] According to a fourth aspect, a user device (in particular a portable user device, preferably one that can be worn on the body or at least partially connected to the body or implanted) is described. The user device comprises a (first and / or second) device described in this document that can be used in road traffic or is configured as the device.

[0081] According to a fifth aspect, a system (for use in connection with road traffic) is described. The system comprises at least one first device usable in road traffic and at least one second device usable in road traffic and a backend, wherein the system is configured to carry out the method according to one or more features described in the present document.

[0082] According to a sixth aspect, a computer program product comprising a computer program is described, wherein the computer program product is designed to execute at least one of the methods described in this document when executed on at least one computing unit. There may be multiple computer programs or a computer program product comprising multiple computer programs that can be run, for example, on different computing units of the device or on multiple devices in order to execute (possibly together, in an information technology operative connection) at least one of the methods described in this document.

[0083] The computer program product can be designed as an update of a previous computer program product, which, for example, comprises the parts of the computer program product or the corresponding program code as part of a functional extension, for example, as part of a so-called "remote software update." The computer program product comprises, in particular, a medium readable by the data processing device on which the program code is stored, or at least an encrypted file or message.

[0084] It should be noted that the methods, devices, and systems described in this document can be used both alone and in combination with other methods, devices, and systems described in this document. Furthermore, any aspects of the methods, devices, and systems described in this document can be combined in a variety of ways. In particular, the features of the claims can be combined in a variety of ways. Furthermore, features listed in parentheses are to be understood as optional features.

[0085] The invention will be described in more detail below, without limiting its generality, using exemplary embodiments with the aid of figures. The features described in the exemplary embodiments can be freely combined with the other features described in this document.

[0086] Fig. 1 shows a flowchart of an exemplary method 100 in connection with road traffic. The arrows in the figure are to be understood in particular such that the step to which the arrow points is executed depending on the result of the step at which the arrow begins. The method 100 can in particular comprise only a part of the illustrated process and / or also additional steps.

[0087] In step 101, a first message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1' is received from a first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1' usable in road traffic. This may include or be reception by the backend BE, BEF, BEAG or forwarding to the backend BE, BEF, BEAG.

[0088] In step 102, a second message C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2' is received from a second device Vzg1, AG2, AG2' usable in road traffic. This may include or be a reception by the backend BE, BEF, BEAG or a forwarding to the backend BE, BEF, BEAG.

[0089] In step 103, a spatial reference RB and / or a temporal reference ZB of the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" and the second message C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2" are recognized;

[0090] The spatial reference RB and / or the temporal reference ZB can be executed depending on specific criteria and / or the execution of a pattern recognition. The criteria and / or parameters of the pattern recognition (e.g., by the respective first road user, user, and / or operator) can be set and / or dynamically varied.

[0091] Particularly preferably, at least one piece of map information is determined (e.g., assigned or read in) (e.g., depending on the receipt of the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" and / or the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' (or their contents or data associated therewith). One or more of the further steps of the method 100 can be carried out depending on the determined map information.

[0092] For example: - the recognition 103 of a spatial reference RB and / or a temporal reference ZB of the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1' C-AG1" and the second message C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2''; and / or - Assigning 104 the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1' and the second message C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2' to the same event; and / or - Conclusion about the situation and / or consequences of the situation; - depending on the location of the situation (e.g. a comparatively small area in which the situation occurred); and / or - depending on the map information, in particular an evaluation of the map information; executed and / or adjusted.

[0093] For example, the map information (which may also include information determined based on the map information), the layout of streets, lanes, cycle paths, sidewalks, and / or traffic signs) can be varied or adapted.

[0094] In one of the steps or intermediate steps of the method 100, information concerning the class or the respective classes of the first road user Fzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1" and / or second road user Fzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2" can be recognized (and preferably taken into account in further steps).

[0095] The affiliation of the road user Fzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1" or Fzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'', and / or the messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1' C-AG1'' or C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2' C-AG2" generated by them and / or the classes of the road user can be recognized depending on the first data and / or the second data. For example, this can (also) be recognized from the movement or behavior of the respective road user (e.g. in relation to certain objects) before or during the situation.

[0096] In particular, said information can be determined depending on the first data and / or the second data, in particular the first data generated by the respective device Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1", ... Fzg2, AG2, AG2', AG2" and / or depending on the data generated by the (respective) device Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1", ... Fzg2, AG2, AG2', AG2".

[0097] Preferably, the coordinates and / or movements and / or routes of the first road user Fzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1" and / or of the second road user Fzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2" (respectively and / or dependently on one another) can be evaluated.

[0098] Depending on the evaluation, it can be concluded whether the first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1"... and the second device Fzg2, AG2, AG2', 2AG2''...: - are carried in the same means of transport (e.g. in the same vehicle, car, bus, train or on the same motorcycle) or different means of transport; and / or - each belong to road users (Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2, Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2, NAG1, NAG2) of the same class or of different classes; and / or - belong to different road users (FZG1, FG2, FG1, FG2, NAG1, NAG2).

[0099] In step 104, the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1' C-AG1" and the second message C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2 are assigned to the same situation or to different situations depending on the recognized spatial reference RB and / or temporal reference ZB.

[0100] Particularly preferably, the first data and / or the second data indicate a change in the physical data, in particular approximately at the time of sending the (respective) messages or the situation. These can indicate (e.g., with or without absolute values) a measure of the change (e.g., a factor, difference, gradient, etc.) in relation to one or more physical parameters (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, ECG values, activity or (activity) patterns of the nervous system, brain data, in particular certain rhythms, such as alpha rhythms, beta rhythms, gamma rhythms, theta rhythms of the brain and / or a hormone level).

[0101] For example, when a change in physical data (e.g. excitement, hormone levels, in particular adrenaline levels and / or brain activity) of at least two road users (e.g. users of a vehicle Fzg1, Fzg2 and / or users NAG1, NAG1', NAG1", NAG2, NAG2', NAG2") is detected in a temporal relationship ZB and / or in a spatial relationship RB (e.g. significant, strong or drastic), a specific situation or a situation corresponding to specific characteristics can be detected and / or a measure (e.g. specific measures or a measure corresponding to specific characteristics) can be initiated.

[0102] The data of the user device AG1', AG1'', AG2', AG2" worn on the body of the user NAG1, NAG2, ... can identify data (e.g. on the physical condition of the user NAG1, NAG2, ...) before the event and / or data (e.g. on the physical condition of the user NAG1, NAG2, ...) during the situation and / or data (e.g. on the physical condition of the user NAG1, NAG2, ...) after the situation.

[0103] In particular, the change in the data that applied, for example, within a time interval of approximately 30 seconds before the situation, during the situation, and / or approximately 10, 30, 60, 120 seconds or longer after the situation can be evaluated. The result of the evaluation can be provided. This can be used to assign and / or infer one or more (expected or estimated) consequences of the situation (e.g., for the first road user, for the second road user, and / or for a third party), in particular, it can be considered alone or together with other data.

[0104] For example, by processing the data, a (more reliable) assignment and / or conclusion about the situation, one or more (each expected or estimated) risks and / or consequences of the situation and / or (each specific, adapted, verified) measures (e.g. for the first road user Vzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1" and / or for the second road user Vzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'' and / or for a third party Vzg3, NAG3, NAG3', NAG3'') can be determined.

[0105] Alternatively or (preferably) additionally, pattern recognition can be performed: - on the movement of the first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1' and / or the second device Fzg2, AG2, AG2', in particular relative movement of the first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1" and the second device Fzg2, AG2, AG2', AG2'' and / or movement in relation to one or more objects, roads, road markings, traffic signs, in particular according to the map information and / or an object recognition; and / or - on coordinates of the first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1" and / or the second device Fzg2, AG2, AG2', AG2'', in particular relative position of the first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1'm AG1" and the second device Fzg2, AG2, AG2', AG2'', and / or a relative position to one or more (certain or corresponding to certain features) objects, roads, road markings, traffic signs, in particular according to the corresponding map information and / or an object recognition.

[0106] Preferably, the movement data and / or coordinates can refer to: - to the time interval during or immediately before the sending of the respective messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2''; and / or - to one or more time intervals more than 2, 5, 10, 15, 30 seconds before the sending of the respective messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2''.

[0107] In the context of this document, the term “processing” can be understood as meaning, in particular, the application of (any) predetermined logic, function, algorithm, e.g., the application of a predetermined mathematical relationship (e.g., logic, function, parameters, characteristics, coefficients of a predetermined formula) to the first data and / or to the second data.

[0108] For example, processing the first data and the second data may include determining a first pattern in the first data, a second pattern in the second data, and / or a pattern between the first data and the second data and / or comparing the patterns and the like.

[0109] The processing may include identifying a (possibly determined) pattern in the first data (or data derived from the first data) and / or a (possibly determined) pattern between the first data (e.g. data based on the first data) and the second data (e.g. data based on the second data).

[0110] In particular, processing is to be understood as applying at least one processing step to both the first data and the second data, or to the result of an aggregation of the first data with the second data. In particular, the first data and the second data are processed (not or not only simultaneously, but also) with each other and / or among each other (and optionally with other appropriately selected data).

[0111] In step 105, information is provided regarding the assignment and / or the situation.

[0112] The information relating to the assignment and / or the situation may include information relating to: - a risk caused by the situation (e.g. as a risk parameter) and / or consequence (e.g. as a consequence parameter, especially if the consequence has already occurred or is expected with a high probability); and / or - a measure (to be implemented, in particular a specifically adapted one);

[0113] The risk, consequence and / or measure can be determined and / or effected (each) specifically for the first road user Fzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1'', for the second road user Fzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'' and / or (if applicable) for a third party.

[0114] This may be done after or before an additional review of the result of the assignment or information in relation to the situation (e.g. according to predetermined criteria and / or by a human, e.g. dispatcher of a service).

[0115] In step 106, depending on the information provided with regard to the assignment and / or the situation, an action can be effected (also: directly or indirectly initiated, controlled, etc.).

[0116] The at least one measure can be aimed at or carried out to increase the comfort and / or well-being and / or the (objective and / or subjective) safety of the first road user (e.g. the user of the vehicle Fzg1, Fzg2 and / or the second road user (e.g. the motorcyclist, cyclist, pedestrian, for example the user NAG1, NAG2, NAG3 of the user device AG1, AG1', AG1'', AG2, AG2', AG2'', AG3, AG3', AG3'').

[0117] One or more parameters of the measures (e.g. respective ones relating to specific road users) can be determined or adapted depending on the processing of the first data and / or the second data, on the recognition of the temporal reference and / or spatial reference and / or assignment of the messages C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' and / or on the information provided.

[0118] The measure may include or be a decision regarding the determination and / or forwarding, in particular the distribution, of the information, in particular the event. For example, in method 100, the information regarding the content and / or reason of the first message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1"... and / or the content and / or reason of the second message C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2" may be forwarded. The forwarding of the information may include or be the generation of a further automatic message (e.g., from the backend BE, BEF, BEAG), in particular one containing information dependent on the information provided (e.g., the parameters of the respective risks, consequences, measures, etc.). These messages may be sent, for example, to the respective (different) road users, services, road users in the vicinity, close persons, etc.

[0119] In particular, the measure may include or be a selection of the information recipients and / or the transmission of information dependent on the content and / or reason of the first message and / or the reason of the second message or (preferably) information determined on the basis of several messages or the first data and the second data.

[0120] The measure can be initiated and / or executed via the backend BE, BEF, BEAG and / or depending on an operator action or depending on the absence of an operator action (e.g. by a dispatcher) and / or a withdrawal of the (respective) message initiated (e.g. by the first road user Fzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1" and / or the second road user Fzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2''.

[0121] Fig. Figure 2 illustrates some essential components of the device 1 or the system. In particular, the Fig. 1 the reception 101 and 102 of a first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" from a first device Fzg1, AG1, AG1' that can be used in road traffic and of a second message C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2" from a second device Fzg1, AG2, AG2' that can be used in road traffic.

[0122] The method 100 can comprise determining, effecting, sending and / or receiving a first (fully or partially automatic or user-initiated) message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" and / or a second first (fully or partially automatic or user-initiated) message C-Vzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2". These can be (initially, e.g., only presumably or probably) messages C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" or C-Vzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2" from different road users Vzg1, Vzg2, NAG1, NAG2, etc. Initially, it may be unknown whether these (in any way) relate to the same situation (e.g., event, occurrence, a consequence of a situation).

[0123] The first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" and / or the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2" can comprise first data or second data. These can, for example, identify or comprise text, numbers, coordinates, time information, etc. and / or comprise or be an assignment code, link and / or key or verification key for assigning further (first and / or second) data. Depending on the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1", (further) first data can be determined. In particular, it is to be understood that the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1" comprises the first data at least partially (e.g., in its payload) and / or at least partially refers to the (e.g., stored and / or encrypted) first data, in particular to find and / or decrypt the first data. For example, the first message can contain a (first) link, access key, a code, etc.with which the first data (at the receiver) can be assigned, found, decrypted, decoded, etc.

[0124] For example, the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and / or the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' or the first data and / or the second data may indicate a technical fault, emergency, in particular an accident, technical parameters, physical data, in particular a (e.g. rapid) change in such data and / or deviation of the dimensions identified in the data from one or more (e.g. specific, predetermined or adjustable) limit values.

[0125] The first message C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and / or the second message C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can (also each) be initiated or sent by a (portable) user device. The user device is in particular a mobile and / or portable (e.g., one that is independent of the vehicle or can be operated autonomously) user device AG1, AG2, AG3, .... The sending of the first message C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and / or the second message C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can include generating the respective message (e.g., the header and / or content of the message). This can be done (in whole or at least partially or selectively) using means of the (respective) user device.

[0126] The first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and / or the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can (each) include an identifier that indicates whether and / or how the processing of the respective message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' , C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' may and / or should take place with one or more other messages.

[0127] It should be emphasized that the measures described in this document are not limited to emergency notifications (which are considered merely as examples in the context of this document). Furthermore, the measures may also refer to various types of notifications (at least partially automatic) relating to situations that do not (necessarily) involve an emergency, an accident, or a serious technical error or defect. The first notification and / or second notification may also be user-specific, pre-defined by the user, or linked to user-specific conditions (e.g., individualized or personally specific).

[0128] The assignment of the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can identify or be a recognition of a (possibly determined) pattern in the first data (or data derived from the first data) and / or a (possibly determined) pattern between the first data (e.g. data based on the first data) and the second data (e.g. data based on the second data).

[0129] Processing the first data dependent on the second data is to be understood in particular as meaning that at least one processing step is applied to both the first data and the second data. In particular, the first data and the second data are processed (not or not only simultaneously, but also) with each other and / or among each other (and optionally with other appropriately selected data).

[0130] In an example that can be combined with all the features described in this document, an action effected in method 100 can: - a change (e.g. lowering or increasing) of the degree of automation of the driver or parking, in particular to a certain level); and / or - a request to take over the vehicle to the user; and / or - initiating or executing an emergency maneuver or a maneuver with reduced risk (e.g. a minimum-risk maneuver); and / or - include or be at least partial and / or temporary remote control of a vehicle (e.g. a vehicle that is otherwise fully or partially automated and can be driven or parked).

[0131] For example, depending on the classification of the messages, the repeated occurrence of the messages and / or the situation (in the same or similar form) and / or the conclusion about the situation, risks and / or consequences of the situation, a decision can be made to carry out or take over control of the vehicle at least partially and / or temporarily: - via a backend; and / or - in whole or in part by means of a dispatcher, in particular by means of telepresence; and / or - by means of a computer (e.g. a particularly powerful one) located outside the vehicle, in particular a data center.

[0132] Fig. 3 shows a section of road traffic. In a section of the road network (here: in the vicinity of an intersection) an accident occurs in the Fig. 3 schematically illustrated driving situation.

[0133] The Fig. 3 illustrates the positions GPS1, GPS2 GPS3 or movements (e.g. speed, acceleration, curve parameters, trajectory parameters or planning and / or odometric data) of different road users Fzg1, Fzg2, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1'', NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'', NAG3, NAG3', NAG3'', ... at different times t1, t2, t3. In particular, trajectories or movement parameters and / or positions (to be reached) planned by a driver assistance system or an at least partially automated driving or parked vehicle can also be taken into account.

[0134] The first data and / or the second data characterizing the positions and / or movement data of a first road user Vzg1, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1'' or of the second road user Vzg2, NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'' (approximately, with a certain tolerance range) during the transmission of the respective message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' and / or in the recent past (e.g., several seconds ago and / or the last 200, 100, 50, 30 meters of their movement) are taken into account. These can be assigned (e.g., from another database and / or based on data received in the past).

[0135] Fig. 4 shows the same part of the road traffic or the area around an intersection as the Fig. 3. The spatial reference RB (recognized in method 100) and the temporal reference of the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1' and the second message C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2' are illustrated.

[0136] The spatial references RB and / or temporal references ZB apply in relation to the positions or times at which the respective messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' (e.g. according to their respective timestamps) were sent and / or to which the respective contents (e.g. header and / or payload) of the respective messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' applied. Alternatively, the time of receipt of the respective messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can also be taken into account and, if necessary, a tolerance value for the (possibly different) transmission duration of the messages C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can be taken into account.

[0137] Due to traffic regulations, changes in position, and the behavior of road users (Vzg1, Vzg2, NAG1, NAG1', NAG1'', NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'', NAG3, NAG3', NAG3'', etc.) of different classes, the spatial reference RB and the temporal reference ZB taken individually can lead to different results. Therefore, it is particularly advantageous to recognize both references, especially in the context of pattern recognition, and / or to consider map information. This can lead to a particularly reliable and precise result.

[0138] In particular, the first message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... and / or the second message C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' ... are messages C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' that are generated and / or sent entirely or partially automatically. This can be understood to mean that a trigger for generating and / or sending the message(s) C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' ... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' occurs entirely or partially automatically. For example, the first message may be triggered when an acceleration (e.g. dangerous) is detected, an external impact on the vehicle (e.g. detection of a collision), and / or the activation of an active and / or passive safety system, etc.

[0139] Particularly preferably, a trigger for triggering at least one at least partially automatic message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' and / or a parameter of the measure to be effected in the event of receipt of the message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' can be set by the respective user.

[0140] For example, information may (also) be transmitted, in particular in accordance with one or more predetermined dependencies (e.g., dependencies that can be set, stored, stored, changed or accepted by the user in advance).

[0141] For example, the user can predetermine one or more dependencies (e.g., "if-then" statements, mapping tables, interpretation criteria) according to which information obtained in the process (e.g., to other people, stored contacts, friends, and / or group members from a social network) is to be transmitted, in particular forwarded. The transmission of the information can be carried out via the backend BE, BEF, BEAG and / or dependent on an (additional) operator action or the absence of an operator action (e.g., by a dispatcher).

[0142] In particular, the first message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... and / or the second message C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' is a message that indicates a confirmation by the user NFzg1, NFzg2, NAG1, NAG2 (e.g. by an operating action) and / or a lack of a (deselecting) operating action (e.g. if the vehicle Fzg1, Fzg2 or the user device AG1, AG1', AG1'', ... AG2, AG2', AG2'' requires user information).

[0143] For example, (e.g., in the case of subliminal events) user information can be generated that an automatic message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' will be sent (e.g., in the next few seconds) if this is not prevented by the user (e.g., by deselecting). Therefore, the first message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and / or the second message C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' may include or be messages partially triggered automatically (and possibly entirely or partially by the user themselves).

[0144] In particular, the first message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' and / or the second message C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' may be a message C-Vzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1''... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' initiated (in whole or in part) by the user or road user (e.g. manually or by an operator action, voice input, etc.). For example, one (e.g. the first or the second) of the messages may be at least partially automatic and the other (e.g. the second or the first) may be initiated by the user.

[0145] The one or more user devices AG1, AG1', AG1'', ... AG2, AG2', AG2'' are preferably a user device AG1, AG1', AG1'', ... AG2, AG2', AG2'' that can be worn on the body (of the user or road user) or a user device AG1, AG1', AG1'', ... AG2, AG2', AG2'' that is connected to the body (e.g. electronically networked and / or implanted), in particular a smart watch, smart clothes and / or data glasses or VR glasses (= virtual reality).

[0146] It can be a device connected to the body of the user NAG1, NAG1', NAG1'', ... NAG2, NAG2', NAG2'' (e.g., at least partially implanted or connected via information technology). This offers a particular advantage in that physical data can be determined and / or used to generate (e.g., to determine and / or initiate and / or send) the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' or the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' or to generate or assign the first data and / or the second data.

[0147] In a further example that can be combined with all the features described in this document, a state of alertness, alertness or sleep of the user (the vehicle or the user device) or the road user and / or a measure of how well the road user was prepared for the situation can be determined and taken into account in the method 100.

[0148] For example, a degree of relaxation and / or a reactivity and / or a resilience of the (specific, each) user (of the vehicle or the user device) or the road user can be determined and taken into account at approximately the time before the situation, during the situation and / or after the situation.

[0149] In particular, several second messages C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'', ... C-Vzg-3, C-AG3, C-AG3', C-AG3'' (from several road users present in the vicinity) can be taken into account or processed. In this case, an assignment and / or processing of several second messages C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'', ... C-Fzg-3, C-AG3, C-AG3', C-AG3'' to the first message C-Fzg-1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'' (e.g. of the vehicle in which several users have at least probably driven) and / or several second messages C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'', ... C-Fzg-3, C-AG3, C-AG3', C-AG3'' to one another can take place.

[0150] In this case, all features of the method 100 described in this document can be applied with respect to any combination of the first message with one or more second messages or between several second or third messages C-Vzg-1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'', ... C-Vzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'', ... C-Vzg-3, C-AG3, C-AG3', C-AG3''.

[0151] Alternatively or additionally, the following can be taken into account (e.g. as first data and / or second data): - one or more first triggering criteria which applied in the event of an at least partially automatic triggering of the first message C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'', in particular which led to its generation and / or transmission; and / or - one or more second triggering criteria which applied in the event of an at least partially automatic triggering of the second message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'', in particular which led to its generation and / or transmission.

[0152] In another example that can be combined with one or more features described in this document, a selection and / or notification of one or more other persons or road users can be performed. These one or more persons (e.g., pedestrians, cyclists, occupants of other vehicles, residents in the surrounding area) can be: - have certain characteristics, in particular qualifications, age group, etc.; and / or - have provided information about their specific abilities and / or willingness to provide assistance, in particular in a user account, profile and / or social network.

[0153] In particular, this can be done in such a way that one or more people can register themselves in advance as potential helpers using an app (e.g. by indicating their skills, qualifications and / or willingness to help in different cases).

[0154] Alternatively or additionally, the message asks the vehicles or pedestrians in the vicinity to describe the situation (e.g. the accident site or the surroundings in which a violation of law occurred), in particular - to answer certain questions, in particular to fill out a form; and / or - to describe and / or photograph the scene of the accident, the vehicle involved and / or the occupants or road users.

[0155] The message can include a link or address for sending the information. This allows the information (along with other information) to be sent to the appropriate professional helpline. For example, people with the appropriate age group, professional group, skills, and qualifications can be selected or given priority (for understandable reasons).

[0156] Method 100 may include or be detecting the absence of a matching second message C-Vzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' from a second road user. The detected information may be taken into account in method 100.

[0157] For example, a conclusion can then be drawn regarding a probability of deviation or error (e.g. false positive) exceeding a certain level and / or a need for verification regarding the first message C-Fzg2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'' and / or one or more other (e.g. otherwise applicable) conclusions (e.g. based on the first data and / or based on the second data).

[0158] Preferably, the method 100 determines and considers individual, subjective, person-specific, and / or specific risks and / or consequences of the situation for one or more road users, in particular for the respective occupants of the vehicles or road users. For example, information specific to a specific situation and / or specific persons can be provided and / or a specifically adapted, in particular optimized, measure can be implemented.

Claims

[1] Procedure (100) relating to road traffic, comprising: - receiving (101) a first message (C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'') from a first device usable in road traffic (Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1'); - receiving (102) a second message (C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'') from a second device usable in road traffic (Fzg1, AG2, AG2', AG2''); - recognizing (103) a spatial reference (RB) and / or a temporal reference (ZB) of the first message (C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'') and the second message (C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2''); - Assigning (104) the first message (C-Fzg1, C-AG1, C-AG1', C-AG1'') and the second message (C-Fzg-2, C-AG2, C-AG2', C-AG2'') to the same situation or to different situations depending on the recognized spatial reference (RB) and / or temporal reference (ZB); - Providing (105) information relating to the assignment and / or to the situation. [2] Method (100) according to claim 1, comprising, - Detect that the first device (Fzg1, AG1, AG1', AG1'') and the second device (Fzg-2, AG2, AG2', AG2'') - are carried in the same or different means of transport (vehicle 1, vehicle 2, bus, ...); and / or - belong to road users (Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2 ... or - belong to different road users (Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2, Vehicle 2, Vehicle 2, Vehicle 2,...).

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