Virtual induction loops for adaptive signalized intersections

US10388154B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignees

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE
• AUDI AG · DE
• Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Dmitriy Kuzikov · Beijing, CN
• Michael Zweck · Gaimersheim, DE
• Christoph Rucker · Ingolstadt, DE
• Joerg Wolf · Karlsruhe, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 2, 2018
• Grant date: Aug 20, 2019
• Expiry date: Jul 2, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G08G1/042
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system and method are provided for controlling traffic signals using virtual induction loops. The system allows bidirectional communication between a traffic signal controller and a vehicle so that the controller can send map data to the vehicle and the vehicle can send a recall message to the controller, requesting to be served by the controller at an approaching traffic signal.