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Signal light priority system utilizing estimated time of arrival

US9916759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2016
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/082
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for requesting modification of traffic flow control systems that combine satellite position navigation systems and dead reckoning technology with secure radio communications to accurately report a vehicle's real-time location and estimated arrival times at a series of signal lights within a traffic grid or at a distant signal light, while enabling signal controllers to accommodate priority requests from these vehicles, allowing for these vehicles to maintain a fixed schedule with minimal interruption to other grid traffic.

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