Road surface condition monitoring system using sensors disposed under the road
US6441748B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/096783
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A road surface monitoring system for monitoring the condition of a road surface wherein at least one sensor unit is interchangeably provided in a sealed container disposed below the road surface and a power source is provided to power the sensor unit, and a communications device is provided to obtain measurement and/or monitoring data from the at least one sensor unit and to provide control signals to the at least one sensor unit, whereby an inexpensive and readily maintainable system is provided.
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