Adjustment of a traffic signal control plan based on local environmental conditions
US9235989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/096791
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments include a method for adjusting a signal control plan for a traffic signal at an intersection based on local environmental conditions is provided. The method includes operating the traffic signal based on a standard signal control plan, receiving an indication of an adverse environmental condition, and determining if the standard signal control plan should be adjusted based on the indication of the adverse environmental condition. Based on determining that the standard signal control plan should be adjusted based on the indication of the adverse environmental condition, the method includes creating a modified signal control plan based on the adverse environmental condition and the standard signal control plan and operating the traffic signal based on the modified signal control plan.
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