Waypoint information transmission method, apparatus and system for platooning

An apparatus for transmitting waypoint information of a platooning, comprising:

• a receiving unit configured for receiving waypoint information of each cycle sent by a leading vehicle-mounted apparatus in real time, the leading vehicle-mounted apparatus mounted on a leading vehicle;
• a storage configured for storing the waypoint information of each cycle and forming historical waypoint information;
• a determination unit configured for receiving a waypoint information transmission control instruction from the leading vehicle-mounted apparatus and determining, according to the waypoint information transmission control instruction, target waypoint information based on the historical waypoint information;
• and
• a sending unit configured for sending the target waypoint information to a first vehicle-mounted apparatus mounted on a first following vehicle that is following the leading vehicle and to be enqueued for the platooning.

A system for transmitting waypoint information of a platooning, comprising:

• a leading vehicle-mounted apparatus mounted on a leading vehicle and configured for sending, to an apparatus for transmitting waypoint information, waypoint information of a current cycle and a waypoint information transmission control instruction;
• a first vehicle-mounted apparatus mounted on a following vehicle to be enqueued, the following vehicle following the leading vehicle;
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• an apparatus for transmitting waypoint information configured for receiving the waypoint information of each cycle in real time and storing the waypoint information of each cycle so as to form historical waypoint information, and
• wherein the apparatus for transmitting waypoint information is further configured for determining, according to the waypoint information transmission control instruction, target waypoint information based on the historical waypoint information, and sending the target waypoint information to the first vehicle-mounted apparatus.