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Method and system for obtaining traffic sign data using navigation systems

US7433889B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2002
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for collecting data for a geographic database is disclosed. Speed and position data are collected using a plurality of mobile computing platforms moving in a geographic region. The speed and position data are analyzed to identify a location of a traffic sign corresponding to a change in the speed. The geographic database is updated to indicate the location of the traffic sign.

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