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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2020
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Kia Motors Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Seung Hyun Kim, Seoul, KR;
Hong Gi Park, Seoul, KR;
Sang Yeob Lee, Seongnam-si, KR;
Il Hwan Kim, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Dong Hyuk Kim, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Kyung Joo Bang, Seoul, KR;
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Seoul, KR;
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling platooning and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus includes a communication part to transmit or receive information on the platooning and information on a restricted area from or to vehicles in a platooning line and a vehicle external server. The apparatus further includes a processor to restrict an inter-vehicle distance from being increased or an acceleration when a leading vehicle in the platooning line enters the restricted area based on the information on the restricted area.