Dynamic multi-lane capacity optimization in a mixed vehicle environment
US9959755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In the example embodiments as described herein there is at least a method and apparatus to perform operations including monitoring probe data of car and truck traffic on at least one road segment including more than one lane; based on the monitoring, determining that an occurrence of a traffic jam ahead of the car and truck traffic on the at least one road segment is probable or occurring; and in response to the determining, selectively notifying at least one of a car and truck of the traffic of required or prohibited changes to at least one of their position and speed on the at least one road segment to prevent an occurrence of a traffic jam on the at least one road segment.
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