Managing vehicular traffic on a roadway
US9547797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/593
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for managing vehicular traffic on a roadway includes a sensing unit positioned within a vehicle traveling on the roadway. The sensing unit is configured to determine occupancy data based on the number of passengers within the vehicle. An ambient light sensor is operatively associated with the sensing unit such that upon sensing an intensity of ambient light, an adjustment is made to the system to aid in the determination of occupancy data. The occupancy data is configured to be communicated to one or more receiving units positioned above or proximate the roadway.
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