Method and apparatus for automatic traffic conditions data collection using a distributed automotive computing system
US6304816A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/0104
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for collecting data on traffic conditions from a distributed automotive computing system having a plurality of automotive computing systems. Data regarding traffic conditions is collected from each of the plurality of distributed automotive computing systems, wherein each of the plurality of automotive computing systems is located in a plurality of automobiles, wherein the data is collected data. The collected data is compared with current data regarding traffic conditions. Changes present between the collected data regarding traffic conditions with the current data regarding traffic conditions is identified. The changes are sent to selected automotive computing systems within the plurality of automotive computing systems.
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