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Traffic information generating method, traffic information generating apparatus, display, navigation system, and electronic control unit

US8744735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2007
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/0969
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An embodiment provides a traffic information generating method for generating traffic information about a road on which a vehicle travels. A vehicle speed is detected by a vehicle speed sensor at predetermined distance or time intervals. By referring to a prescribed speed, a prescribed distance, and a link determination distance, a congestion degree associated with the vehicle speed is detected.

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