System and method for the acquisition of automobile traffic data through wireless networks
US6804524B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/096775
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method is disclosed for the acquisition of automobile traffic information through wireless data networks. In one embodiment, the method determines traffic conditions on roadways using a plurality of mobile communication devices. Traffic data is obtained from the mobile communication devices. The traffic data is provided to the server. The traffic data is analyzed to determine the traffic conditions.
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