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Method and apparatus for predicting locations and schedules of law enforcement traffic patrols

US8229658B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 2010
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 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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