System and method for detecting traffic violations on restricted roadways
US9280895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method automatically detect traffic violations on roadways or portions thereof that are restricted for use only by permitted vehicles. The system comprises a controller, a vehicle sensor, and a camera. The vehicle sensor detects vehicle movement on a restricted roadway. Data from the camera and the vehicle sensor are analyzed by the controller to detect a vehicle traveling on the restricted roadway, to gather static vehicle information to determine whether the detected vehicle is permitted to use the restricted roadway, and to determine whether movements of the detected vehicle on the restricted roadway constitute a violation of traffic rules in effect on the roadway. The method captures at least one image of a vehicle on a region of the roadway, detects a vehicle in the region, collects vehicle movement information, and detects a violation of traffic rules in effect using at least the collected vehicle movement information.
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