Method and apparatus for predicting locations and schedules of law enforcement traffic patrols
US8229658B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/0137
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
It is an object of the present invention to provide a predictive traffic law enforcement profiler apparatus and method which incorporates a means to determine current location, date and time, speed and also incorporates a means to utilize a database of historic traffic law enforcement and historical traffic data and also incorporates a predictive processing means to statistically predict likely patrol locations and schedules of traffic law enforcement and traffic hazards and a means to provide this information to the driver. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a predictive parking meter law enforcement profiler apparatus which further includes a means to utilize a database of historical parking law enforcement citations to statistically profile parking law enforcement to predict patrol locations, schedules, and intervals.
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