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System and method for sensing and managing pothole location and pothole characteristics

US9416499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2013
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q50/26
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for sensing and managing pothole locations and pothole characteristics. An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide a system that may acquire, fuse, and analyze pothole sensing data from several sources to identify potholes in need of maintenance or repair. Further, the system may be configured to create and distribute recurring reports of pothole repair data for use by roadway officials.

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