Multi-mode transportation management
US10268987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/202
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-mode transportation management method is disclosed here. An embodiment of the method processes a transportation request for a passenger. The request identifies a starting location, a destination location, and travel timing information. The method continues by identifying a multi-mode travel plan that satisfies requirements of the request. The travel plan includes at least one vehicle segment and at least one additional segment. Travel progress of the passenger is monitored to control the dispatch timing of a vehicle in accordance with the travel plan and in response to the monitored travel progress of the passenger to synchronize arrival of the vehicle with arrival of the passenger at a departure location of an approaching vehicle segment of the multi-mode travel plan.
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