Systems and methods for estimating local traffic flow
US8897948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/162
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for estimating local traffic flow are described. One embodiment of a method includes determining a driving habit of a user from historical data, determining a current location of a vehicle that the user is driving, and determining a current driving condition for the vehicle. Some embodiments include predicting a desired driving condition from the driving habit and the current location, comparing the desired driving condition with the current driving condition to determine a traffic congestion level, and sending a signal that indicates the traffic congestion level.
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