Ehorizon upgrader module, moving objects as ehorizon extension, sensor detected map data as ehorizon extension, and occupancy grid as ehorizon extension

A method for providing vehicle information, the method comprising:

• receiving first vehicle data encoded according to a first protocol and corresponding to an environment external to a vehicle;
• receiving high definition mapping data corresponding to objects in the environment external to the vehicle;
• generating position information for objects indicated in the high definition mapping data by correlating locations of objects indicated by the high definition mapping data with objects in the environment external to the vehicle detected by at least one sensor;
• generating second vehicle data by correlating the high definition mapping data, the position information, and the first vehicle data;
• and
• encoding the second vehicle data according to a second protocol.

An apparatus comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
• receive standard defection vehicle data encoded according to a first protocol and corresponding to an environment external to a vehicle;
• receive high definition mapping data corresponding to objects in the environment external to the vehicle;
• generate position information for objects indicated in the high definition mapping data by correlating locations of objects indicated by the high definition mapping data with objects in the environment external to the vehicle detected by at least one sensor;
• generate high definition vehicle data by correlating the high definition mapping data, the position information. and the first vehicle data;
• determine a probable path for the vehicle using the high definition vehicle data;
• and
• encode the probable path according to a second protocol.