The present disclosed subject matter relates to a method of controlling event-responsive traffic lights at an intersection of lanes by a controller which switches the traffic lights in a sequence of phases. The controller has a memory storing a set of phase sequences and is configured to change from one phase sequence to another. The method comprises, in a server: a) generating candidate sets of phase sequences; b) determining the traffic flows on the lanes; c) calculating a cost measure for each candidate set; and d) sending the candidate set with the lowest cost measure to the controller; in the controller, receiving and storing the sent set in the memory as the set; and repeating steps b)-d). The disclosed subject matter further relates to the server used in said method.
The present invention relates to a method of controlling event-responsive traffic lights at an intersection of lanes by a controller which switches the traffic lights in a sequence of phases, wherein the controller has a memory storing a set of phase sequences and is configured to change from one phase sequence to another, the method comprising, in a server: a) generating candidate sets of phase sequences; b) determining the traffic flows on the lanes; c) calculating a cost measure for each candidate set; and d) sending the candidate set with the lowest cost measure to the controller; in the controller, receiving and storing the sent set in the memory as the set; and repeating steps b) - d). The invention further relates to the server used in said method.
A method for calibrating a single sideband (SSB) receiver, comprising: a) adjusting a mutual phase shift of I- and Q-signals to a first phase shift value; b) feeding a first, a second and a third test signal having a predetermined phase offset to an input to obtain respective SSB signals, and measuring a first and a second phase difference therefrom; c) calculating a first phase error on the basis of the first and second phase differences; d) repeating steps a)-c) with a second phase shift value to obtain a second phase error; and e) calibrating the SSB receiver by using that one of the first and second phase shift values that has yielded the smaller one of the first and second phase errors.
The present invention relates to a method for calibrating a single sideband, SSB, receiver. The method includes adjust- ing a mutual phase shift of I- and Q-signals to a first phase shift value; feeding a first, a second and a third test signal having a predetermined phase offset to an input to obtain re- spective SSB signals, and measuring a first and a second phase difference therefrom; calculating a first phase error on the basis of the first and second phase differences; repeating the above steps with a second phase shift value to obtain a second phase error; and calibrating the SSB receiver by using that one of the first and second phase shift values that has yield- ed the smaller one of the first and second phase errors.
A method for determining a lateral position of a vehicle passing a road and carrying a transponder uses at least two antennas mounted at different lateral positions and connected to a processor and comprises: triggering the transponder and recording signals from responses of the transponder by the processor, each signal being received via one of the antennas and recorded as i) a time of receipt at said one antenna and ii) the lateral position of said one antenna; generating by the processor a regression curve fitting all recorded signals; and determining by the processor the lateral position of the vehicle from the generated regression curve. An apparatus implementing said method is also disclosed.
The present invention relates to a method for determining a lateral position of a vehicle passing a road and carrying a transponder, the method using at least two antennas mounted at different lateral positions and connected to a processor and comprising: triggering the transponder and recording signals from responses of the transponder by the processor, each sig- nal being received via one of the antennas and recorded as i) a time of receipt at said one antenna and ii) the lateral po- sition of said one antenna; generating by the processor a re- gression curve fitting all recorded signals; and determining by the processor the lateral position of the vehicle from the generated regression curve. The invention further relates to an apparatus implementing said method.
A method for detecting wheels of a vehicle on a road comprises directing a vehicle classification sensor onto a section of the road and recording a 3D representation of the vehicle, directing a camera onto the section and recording a source 2D image, determining a bounding box circumscribing the 3D representation, a side and four corner points of said bounding box side, identifying corner points in a source 2D image plane, defining four corner points of a rectangle in a destination 2D image plane, calculating a projective transformation between the source corner image points and the destination corner image points, transforming source 2D image pixels to destination 2D image pixels of a first destination 2D image, and detecting the wheels using the destination 2D image.
A method for detecting wheels of a vehicle on a road com- prises directing a vehicle classification sensor onto a section of the road and recording a 3D representation of the vehicle, directing a camera onto the section and recording a source 2D image, determining a bounding box circumscribing the 3D repre- sentation, a side and four corner points of said bounding box side, identifying corner points in a source 2D image plane, de- fining four corner points of a rectangle in a destination 2D image plane, calculating a projective transformation between the source corner image points and the destination corner image points, transforming source 2D image pixels to destination 2D image pixels of a first destination 2D image, and detecting the wheels using the destination 2D image.
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(1) Electro-technical and electronic measuring, signaling, counting, recording, monitoring, controlling, regulating and commutating apparatus, namely, electronic measuring instruments, electronic controllers, data processors and computer software for use in monitoring and managing traffic and controlling traffic signal systems; electrical controlling instruments for input, processing, transmission, storage and output of data, namely, keyboards, interfaces, CPUs, memories, monitors and printers; electronic traffic control apparatus, namely, remote traffic signal controllers; traffic light apparatus signaling apparatus; electronic traffic guidance apparatus, namely, dis-play monitors, computers, data processors (CPUs), electric controllers, and computer software to manage traffic; traffic control luminous instruments, namely, traffic lights; instruments for monitoring traffic, namely, display monitors, electronic sensors, computer hardware and computer software (1) Electrical engineering services and engineering consultancy relating to traffic control systems; concept-design, planning and project-design of traffic control systems; development and generation of data processing programs used for traffic control systems
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Service station for an intelligent transportation system
The disclosed subject matter relates to an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) service station, comprising: a receiver configured to receive, from one or more sensors, information on a set of road users perceived by the sensors, wherein said road user information includes, for each road user in the set, a respective geographical position determined by the sensors; a controller connected to the receiver and configured to determine, on the basis of said geographical positions, whether a subset of road users in said set meets a predetermined criterion of mutual proximity; and a transmitter connected to the controller and configured to transmit, when said subset comprises two or more road users, a service message indicative of said subset.
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G08G 1/052 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for determining speed or overspeed
G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
G08G 1/056 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing direction of travel
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
H04L 51/222 - Monitoring or handling of messages using geographical location information, e.g. messages transmitted or received in proximity of a certain spot or area
The disclosed subject matter relates to an Intelligent Transportation System station (ITS-S) for being carried by a Vulnerable Road User (VRU), comprising: a motion sensor for determining VRU motion data indicative of a VRU position, a VRU speed, and a VRU heading; a transmitter for transmitting a VRU message including the determined VRU motion data; a receiver for receiving, concerning a vehicle, vehicle motion data indicative of a vehicle position, a vehicle speed, and a vehicle heading; and a controller for controlling the transmitter; wherein the controller is configured to compare the determined VRU motion data with the received vehicle motion data and, when the result of the comparison meets a predetermined criterion, to suppress the transmitting of said VRU message.
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An Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) service station is provided that comprises a receiver configured to receive, from each of a set of ITS stations, a status message which includes the geographical position of the ITS station; a controller connected to the receiver and configured to determine, on the basis of the received geographical positions, whether a subset of ITS stations in the set meets a predetermined criterion of mutual proximity; and a transmitter connected to the controller and configured to transmit, when the subset comprises two or more ITS stations, a service message indicative of the subset to the ITS stations of the subset. Aspects may also include an ITS station receiving a service message.
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G08G 1/052 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for determining speed or overspeed
The present invention relates to an Intelligent Transportation System, ITS, service station, comprising: a receiver configured to receive, from one or more sensors, information on a set of road users perceived by the sensors, wherein said road user information includes, for each road user in the set, a respective geographical position determined by the sensors; a controller connected to the receiver and configured to determine, on the basis of said geographical positions, whether a subset of road users in said set meets a predetermined criterion of mutual proximity; and a transmitter connected to the controller and configured to transmit, when said subset comprises two or more road users, a service message indicative of said subset.
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
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SERVICE STATION FOR AN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The present invention relates to an Intelligent Transportation System, ITS, service station, comprising: a receiver configured to receive, from each of a set of ITS stations, a status message which includes the geographical position of the ITS station; a controller connected to the receiver and configured to determine, on the basis of the received geographical positions, whether a subset of ITS stations in said set meets a predetermined criterion of mutual proximity; and a transmitter connected to the controller and configured to transmit, when said subset comprises two or more ITS stations, a service message indicative of the subset to the ITS stations of said subset. The invention further relates to an ITS station receiving a service message.
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
G08G 1/0965 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle
The present invention relates to an Intelligent Transportation System station, ITS-S, for being carried by a Vulnerable Road User, VRU, comprising: a motion sensor for determining VRU motion data indicative of a VRU position, a VRU speed, and a VRU heading; a transmitter for transmitting a VRU message including the determined VRU motion data; a receiver for receiving, concerning a vehicle, vehicle motion data indicative of a vehicle position, a vehicle speed, and a vehicle heading; and a controller for controlling the transmitter; wherein the controller is configured to compare the determined VRU motion data with the received vehicle motion data and, when the result of the comparison meets a predetermined criterion, to suppress the transmitting of said VRU message.
An Intelligent Transportation System, ITS, service station is disclosed. The ITS service station has: a receiver, having an area of radio coverage, configured to receive a first Collective Perception Message, CPM, from a first ITS station at a first position within the coverage area, the first CPM including first sensor data on an object perceived by the first ITS station; an aggregator connected to the receiver and configured to aggregate said first sensor data with at least one second sensor data on the same object into a third sensor data, which second sensor data either is received via the receiver in a second CPM from a second ITS station at a second position within the coverage area perceiving the same object or is determined by a sensor of the ITS service station perceiving the same object; and a transmitter configured to broadcast said third sensor data in a third CPM.
An Intelligent Transportation System, ITS, service station is disclosed. The ITS service station has: a receiver having an area of radio coverage and configured to receive a first Collective Perception Message, CPM, from a first ITS station at a first position within the coverage area, the first CPM including first sensor data on at least one first free space area perceived by the first ITS station; an aggregator configured to aggregate said first sensor data with at least one second sensor data on at least one second free space area into a third sensor data, which second sensor data is received via the receiver in a second CPM from a second ITS station at a second position within the coverage area or is determined by a sensor of the ITS service station; and a transmitter configured to broadcast said third sensor data in a third CPM.
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G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
The invention relates to an Intelligent Transportation System, ITS, service station (20), comprising: a receiver (34) having an area of radio coverage (35) and being configured to receive a first Collective Perception Message, CPM, (31) from a first ITS station (26) at a first position (P B) within the coverage area (35), the first CPM (31) including first sensor data (sd i) on an object (24) perceived by the first ITS station (26); an aggregator (36) connected to the receiver (34) and configured to aggregate said first sensor data (sd i) with at least one second sensor data (sd i, sd k) on the same object (24) into a third sensor data (sd .SIGMA.), which second sensor data (sd i, sd k) either is received via the receiver (34) in a second CPM (32) from a second ITS station (27) at a second position (P c) within the coverage area (35) perceiving the same object (24) or is determined by a sensor (28) of the ITS service station (20) perceiving the same object (24); and a transmitter (37) connected to the aggregator (36) and configured to broadcast said third sensor data (sd .SIGMA.) in a third CPM (33).
The invention relates to an Intelligent Transportation System, ITS, service station (20), comprising: a receiver (34) having an area of radio coverage (35) and being configured to receive a first Collective Perception Message, CPM, (31) from a first ITS station (26) at a first position (P B) within the coverage area (35), the first CPM (31) including first sensor data (sd i) on at least one first free space area (A) perceived by the first ITS station (26); an aggregator (36) connected to the receiver (34) and configured to aggregate said first sensor data (sd i) with at least one second sensor data (sd i, sd k) on at least one second free space area (B, C) into a third sensor data (sd .SIGMA.), which second sensor data (sd i, sd k) either is received via the receiver (34) in a second CPM (32) from a second ITS station (27) at a second position (P c) within the coverage area (35) or is determined by a sensor (28) of the ITS service station (20); and a transmitter (37) connected to the aggregator (36) and configured to broadcast said third sensor data (sd .SIGMA.) in a third CPM (33).
A method in a network having a plurality of network nodes comprises the following steps performed in a first node of the network: receiving an initiation message from a second node of the network, the received initiation message comprising a public key of the second node; determining at least one of a proximity or velocity measure of the second node; checking whether the at least one determined measure is below a threshold and, when so, emitting a reply message comprising an encrypted part and an encryption key encrypted with the received public key from the second node; and repeatedly emitting status messages, wherein at least a part of each emitted status message is encrypted with the encryption key.
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METHOD FOR ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION IN AN AD-HOC NETWORK
The invention relates to a method for encrypted communication in an ad-hoc network comprising a plurality of network nodes, characterised by the following steps performed in a first node of the network: receiving an initiation message from a second node of the network, the received initiation message comprising a public key of said second node; determining at least one of a proximity or velocity measure of said second node; checking whether the at least one determined measure is below a threshold and, if so, emitting a reply message comprising an encrypted part and an encryption key encrypted with the received public key from said second node; and repeatedly emitting status messages, wherein at least a part of each emitted status message is encrypted with the encryption key.
H04W 12/037 - Protecting confidentiality, e.g. by encryption of the control plane, e.g. signalling traffic
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
H04W 12/0431 - Key distribution or pre-distribution; Key agreement
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APPARATUS FOR RECORDING LICENSE PLATES OF VEHICLES
An apparatus for recording license plates of vehicles travelling on a road having several adjacent lanes comprises a vehicle classification sensor configured to detect a predetermined shape characteristic of a vehicle or group of vehicles; and at least one camera mounted at an elevated point beside one of the lanes and having an angle of aperture covering at least one of said lanes, each lane being covered by at least one camera. The vehicle classification sensor is configured to trigger the camera that covers the lane the predetermined shape characteristic is detected on to record an image of a license plate on the back of the vehicle or leading vehicle of the group, respectively. The triggered camera is the camera of a lane either adjacent to or at least one lane apart from that lane on which the predetermined shape characteristic is detected.
An apparatus for recording license plates of vehicles travelling on a road having several adjacent lanes comprises a vehicle classification sensor configured to detect a predetermined shape characteristic of a vehicle or group of vehicles; and at least one camera mounted at an elevated point beside one of the lanes and having an angle of aperture covering at least one of said lanes, each lane being covered by at least one camera. The vehicle classification sensor is configured to trigger the camera that covers the lane the predetermined shape characteristic is detected on to record an image of a license plate on the back of the vehicle or leading vehicle of the group, respectively. The triggered camera is the camera of a lane either adjacent to or at least one lane apart from that lane on which the predetermined shape characteristic is detected.
An apparatus for recording license plates of vehicles travelling on a road having several adjacent lanes comprises a vehicle classification sensor configured to detect a predetermined shape characteristic of a vehicle or group of vehicles. The apparatus further comprises at least one camera mounted at an elevated point beside one of the lanes and having an angle of aperture covering at least one of said lanes, each lane covered by at least one camera. The vehicle classification sensor is configured to, upon detecting the predetermined shape characteristic on a lane, trigger the camera that covers the lane the predetermined shape characteristic is detected on to record an image of a license plate on the back of the vehicle or group's leading vehicle, respectively, for which the predetermined shape characteristic is detected. The triggered camera is of a lane either adjacent to or at least one lane apart from the lane.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
The present application discloses a method of issuing pseudonymous authorisation tickets to nodes of a cooperative ITS, for signing messages, comprising: receiving a ticket request from a node in an authorisation server, and sending a validation request to an enrolment server, conducting a validity check in the enrolment server, and, when the validity check is passed, incrementing a counter value of a counter assigned to an account at an account server enrolled with the enrolment server for the requesting node, sending a validation message to the authorisation server, and issuing a pseudonymous authorisation ticket from the authorisation server to the requesting node, repeating the aforementioned steps until a predetermined charging period expires, and, upon expiry, sending, from the enrolment server to the authorisation server, said counter value, and sending a charging request calculated from said counter value from the authorisation server to the account server for charging said account.
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G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
The invention relates to a method for issuing pseudonymous authorisation tickets to nodes of a cooperative ITS, for signing messages, the method comprising: receiving a ticket request from a node in an authorisation server, and sending a validation request to an enrolment server, conducting a validity check in the enrolment server, and, when the validity check is passed, incrementing a counter value of a counter assigned to an account at an account server enrolled with the enrolment server for the requesting node, sending a validation message to the authorisation server, and issuing a pseudonymous authorisation ticket from the authorisation server to the requesting node; repeating the aforementioned steps until a predetermined charging period expires, and, upon expiry, sending, from the enrolment server to the authorisation server, said counter value, and sending a charging request calculated from said counter value from the authorisation server to the account server for charging said account.
H04W 12/02 - Protecting privacy or anonymity, e.g. protecting personally identifiable information [PII]
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
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Method and apparatus for measuring a height of a vehicle
A method of measuring a height of a vehicle on a road comprises recording with a vehicle classification sensor a 3D representation of the vehicle passing the section and recording with a camera a 2D image of at least an upper portion of the vehicle and a background; determining an edge profile between the upper portion and the background establishing a fan of rays each extending from the elevated point and through a different one of multiple points along the edge profile; shifting the 3D representation in the coordinate system in height until it is tangent to said fan; and determining said height of the vehicle from the shifted 3D representation in the coordinate system. The disclosed subject matter further relates to an apparatus for performing this method.
A method of measuring a height (h) of a vehicle (2) on a road (3) comprises recording with a vehicle classification sensor (6) a 3D representation (11) of the vehicle (2) passing the section (5) and recording with a camera (12) a 2D image (15) of at least an upper portion (16) of the vehicle (2) and a background (17); determining an edge profile (12) between the upper portion (16) and the background (17) establishing a fan (24) of rays (25) each extending from the elevated point (PCAM) and through a different one of multiple points (Pi) along the edge profile (22); shifting the 3D representation (11) in the coordinate system (8) in height (z) until it is tangent to said fan (24); and determining said height (h) of the vehicle (2) from the shifted 3D representation (11') in the coordinate system (8). The invention further relates to an apparatus (1) for performing this method.
G01B 11/03 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness by measuring coordinates of points
G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
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Tolling station for tolling vehicles of different classes
A tolling station for tolling vehicles of different classes comprises an entrance section, a tolling section, and an intermediate section. The tolling section comprises a gate for each tolling lane and the entrance section comprises at least one classification device to link an identifier to a determined class. The tolling station further comprises a tracking device configured to track vehicles moving through the intermediate section and to pass the vehicle's identifier to the respective gate the vehicle exits to. Each gate is configured to toll, or let pass, a vehicle based on the class linked to the identifier.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G08G 1/015 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing between motor cars and cycles
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
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TOLLING STATION FOR TOLLING VEHICLES OF DIFFERENT CLASSES
A tolling station for tolling vehicles of different classes, the tolling station comprising an entrance section, a tolling section, and an intermediate section, wherein the tolling section comprises a gate for each tolling lane and the entrance section comprises at least one classification device to link an identifier to a determined class, wherein the tolling station further comprises a tracking device configured to track vehicles moving through the intermediate section and to pass the vehicle's identifier to the respective gate the vehicle exits to, and wherein each gate is configured to toll, or let pass, a vehicle based on the class linked to the identifier.
G07B 15/04 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile or the like
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Method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system
The present subject matter relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor connected to a database, which contains a set of traffic profiles: clustering the traffic profiles; for each cluster, determining a dissimilarity measure; receiving a request having one or more request tags; checking whether all request tags match one of the characteristic vectors of the clusters, and if so, outputting a predicted traffic behaviour, else, eliminating one of the request tags from the request and returning to the beginning of said step of checking.
The present subject matter relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor connected to a database, which contains a set of traffic profiles: clustering the traffic profiles; calculating a significance value; if the significance value of a tag is higher than a threshold value, assigning this tag as a characteristic vector to this cluster; receiving a request having one or more request tags; determining a cluster by means of matching the request tag/s to the characteristic vectors of the clusters; and outputting a predicted traffic behaviour based on the determined cluster.
A device is disclosed for communicating according to a first and a second communication standard, the first standard being a standard using carrier-sense multiple access (CSMA) and the second being an LTE standard, the LTE standard comprising a device-to-device functionality, wherein the device communicates according to the first standard as well as according to the second standard in the same frequency channel, broadcasts a channel reservation message in said frequency channel, the channel reservation message indicating a length for communications according to the second standard such that no communications according to the first standard are performed over said length, and communicates according to the second standard over said length indicated in the channel reservation message. A method for communicating according to a first and a second communication standard is also disclosed.
The invention relates to a device for communicating according to a first and a second communication standard, the first standard being a standard using carrier-sense multiple access (CSMA) and the second being an LTE standard, the LTE standard comprising a device-to-device functionality, wherein the device communicates according to the first standard as well as according to the second standard in the same frequency channel, broadcasts a channel reservation message in said frequency channel, the channel reservation message indicating a length for communications according to the second standard such that no communications according to the first standard are performed over said length, and communicates according to the second standard over said length indicated in the channel reservation message. The invention further relates to a method for communicating according to a first and a second communication standard.
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Downloadable, recorded, or online non-downloadable computer operating and application software for data processing centers and clearing centers in the fields of traffic management, smart mobility and intelligent transportation; recorded and downloadable computer operating and application software for use by toll and parking fee clearing centers, namely, software for the processing of road and highway tolls and parking fees; electronic traffic control systems in the nature of traffic computers, namely, traffic control equipment; traffic lights; transponders; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus, electronic tags for goods and vehicles and electronic key cards; electronic devices, namely, electronic on-board units (OBUs) for communication with electronic road toll and fee systems; electronic toll and fees systems and installations primarily comprised of multilane free flow tolling system being electronic terminals for highway toll collection including back-office solutions based on radio communication with electronic on-board units Advertising services; business management and analysis services; business administration services; providing office functions; providing business information; computerized file management; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases for charging tolls and parking fees; transportation logistics services, namely, arranging the transportation of goods for others and planning and scheduling shipments for users of transportation services; all of the foregoing services being in the fields of traffic management, smart mobility and intelligent transportation, including road and highway tolling systems and electronic charging systems for parking fees and use charges for means of transportation, and none of the foregoing being in the fields of investment and investment management Insurance carrier services; insurance agencies; insurance brokerage; insurance information; financial information, management and analysis services; financial clearing houses; financial information, financial management, and financial consultation services; financial clearing house services for levying road tolls, parking fees and use charges for means of transportation; highway, bridge and city toll collection services; real estate agency services, real estate consultancy, real estate management services; all of the foregoing services being in the fields of traffic management, smart mobility and intelligent transportation, including road and highway tolling systems and electronic charging systems for parking fees and use charges for means of transportation, and none of the foregoing being in the fields of investment and investment management Transportation of goods and passengers; transportation information; transport brokerage; supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services, namely, storage, transportation and delivery of goods for others by air, rail, ship or truck; arranging of transportation for travel tours; traffic information services Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design, industrial analysis and industrial services in the field of road and highway tolling systems, and electronic charging systems for parking fees and use charges for means of transportation; design and development of computer hardware and software; server hosting; hosting of web sites; all of the foregoing services being in the fields of traffic management, smart mobility and intelligent transportation, including road and highway tolling systems and electronic charging systems for parking fees and use charges for means of transportation, and none of the foregoing being in the fields of investment and investment management
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39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; operating system software, application software and apps (application programs) for cellular phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld, notebook, and tablet computers, both recorded and downloadable, in particular for localising users and vehicles and for charging tolls and parking fees; SIM cards for cellular phones and smart phones; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, in particular for payment and supervision of tolls and fees; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; cellular phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld, notebook, and tablet computers; computer software for the operation of data processing centers and clearing centers, in particular for clearing tolls and parking fees; terrestrial and satellite based localising and navigation apparatus; electronic traffic telematics and traffic-control systems; electronic video systems for object and character recognition; transceivers, transponders, data carriers, identification apparatus and cards for object identification and data communication with transponders, transmitters, receivers, aerials, central processsor units and communications units; electronic toll systems and installations; electronic communication and billing apparatus for on-board vehicle operation (on-board units) for communication with electronic toll and fee systems and installations; components of all the aforesaid goods (1) Insurance; financial affairs, monetary affairs and clearing (financial clearing), in particular for levying road tolls and parking fees; road toll settlement, for others; real estate affairs
(2) Telecommunications; electronic transmission and broadcasting of messages, in particular relating to traffic information, traffic warnings, tolling information, tolls and toll clearing; electronic transmission of tolls, parking fees and location data, in particular via cellular phone networks and the Internet; provision of telecommunications access to the Internet; telecommunications services provided via Internet platforms and portals; email services
(3) Transport; information services relating to transport; transport brokerage; transportation logistics; wrapping, packaging, and storage of goods; arranging of travel tours; traffic information services; navigation; localising services and route and course plotting for vehicles; operating toll roads
(4) Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and industrial research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; server hosting; web hosting; operation of data processing centers; all aforementioned services in particular in the field of tolling
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
38 - Telecommunications services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Recorded and downloadable computer operating software; recorded and downloadable computer application software for workstation computers, desktop computers, notebook computers, handheld computers, tablet computers, cellular phones, smart phones, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) to locate users and vehicles and to calculate, charge and pay road and highway tolls and parking fees; blank digital storage media; recorded and downloadable computer operating system software for electronic toll collection systems; SIM cards for cellular phones and smart phones; mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; electronic terminals for road and highway toll collection; cash registers; computers and computer peripheral devices; cellular phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld personal computers, notebook computers, and tablet computers; recorded and downloadable computer software for the operation of data processing centers and clearing centers, namely, software for the processing of road and highway tolls and parking fees; electronic navigational and positioning apparatus and instruments; electronic traffic control systems in the nature of traffic signal controllers and traffic lights; video processors and optical character recognition apparatus; transceivers, transponders; electronic transponder keys, electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus, electronic tags for goods and vehicles and electronic key cards; electronic devices for reading, encoding and programming transponder keys, fobs, tags and cards; computer central processing units; wireless transmitters and receivers; aerials; electronic devices in the nature of electronic on-board units (OBUs) for communication with electronic road toll systems and installations; electronic toll and fee systems and installations primarily comprised of multilane free flow tolling system being electronic terminals for highway toll collection including back-office solutions based on radio communication with electronic on-board units Insurance carrier services; insurance agencies; insurance brokerage; insurance information; financial information, management, and analysis services; financial clearing houses; financial information, financial management and financial consultation services; financial clearing house services for levying road tolls and parking fees; highway, bridge and city toll collection services; real estate agency services, real estate consultancy, real estate management services Telecommunications, namely, providing audio, video, data and digital network connections via cellular phone networks and the internet; telecommunication services, namely, electronic transmission of messages relating to traffic information, traffic warnings, tolling information, tolls and toll clearing, parking fees and location data and providing e-mail notification alerts via the internet relating to tolls and parking fees; telecommunication services, namely, providing internet access via broadband networks, optical networks, wire bound or wireless networks or via cellular phone networks; telecommunications services provided via internet platforms, internet portals and platforms for mobile services; electronic transmission of e-mail Transportation of goods and passengers; transportation information; transport brokerage; supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services, namely, storage, transportation and delivery of goods for others by air, rail, ship or truck; arranging of transportation for travel tours; traffic information services; GPS navigation services; travel route planning, vehicle routing by computer on data networks Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design, industrial analysis and industrial research and design services in the field of road and highway tolling and parking fees charging systems; design and development of computer hardware and software; server hosting; hosting of web sites; hosting servers for use by others
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
38 - Telecommunications services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; Operating system software, application software and apps (application programs) for mobile telephones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), palmtop, notebook and tablet computers, both stored and downloadable, in particular for locating users and vehicles and for billing tolls and parking fees; SIM cards for mobile telephones and smartphones; Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, in particular for toll and fee payment and checking; Cash registers, Calculating machines; Computers and computer peripherals; Mobile phones and smart phones, Electronic pocket assistants, Hand-held, notebook and tablet computers; Computer software for operating data centres and billing centres, in particular for billing of tolls and parking fees; Terrestrial or satellite-supported position-locating and navigation apparatus; Electronic traffic telematics and traffic-control systems; Electronic video systems for object and symbol recognition; Transceivers, transponders, data carriers, identification apparatus and cards for object identification and data documentation with transponders, transmitters, receivers, aerials, central processsor units and communications units; Electronic road toll systems and installations; Electronic communication and charging apparatus for on-board vehicle operation (on-board units) for communication with electronic road toll systems and installations; Components for all the aforesaid goods. Insurance; Financial affairs, Monetary affairs and financial clearing, in particular for the collection of road tolls and parking fees; Road toll settlement, for others; Real estate affairs. Telecommunications; Electronic transmission and broadcasting of messages, in particular relating to traffic information, traffic warnings, toll information, toll fees and toll bills; Electronic transmission of toll, parking fee and location data, in particular via mobile telephone networks and the internet; Providing access to the Internet through communications technology; Telecommunication services provided via Internet platforms and portals; E-mail services. Transport; Transportation information; Transport brokerage; Transportation logistics; Packaging and storage of goods; Travel arrangement; Traffic information; Navigation services; Positioning, and route and course plotting of vehicles; Operating toll roads. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Server hosting; Hosting web sites; Operation of computer centres; All the aforesaid services in particular in relation to tolls.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
36 - Financial, insurance and real estate services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, in particular for toll and fee payment and checking; Cash registers, Calculating machines; Computers and computer peripherals; Computer software for operating data centres and billing centres, in particular for billing of tolls and parking fees; Terrestrial or satellite-supported position-locating and navigation apparatus; Electronic traffic telematics and traffic-control systems; Electronic video systems for object and symbol recognition; Transceivers, transponders, data carriers, identification apparatus and cards for object identification and data documentation with transponders, transmitters, receivers, aerials, central processsor units and communications units; Electronic road toll systems and installations; Electronic communication and charging apparatus for on-board vehicle operation (on-board units) for communication with electronic road toll systems and installations; Components for all the aforesaid goods. Advertising; Business management; Business administration; Office functions; Business information; Computerized file management; Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases, in particular for billing of tolls and parking fees. Insurance; Financial affairs, monetary affairs and clearing (financial clearing), in particular for collection of road tolls and parking fees; Road toll settlement, for others; Real estate affairs. Transport; Transportation information; Transport brokerage; Transportation logistics; Packaging and storage of goods; Travel arrangement; Traffic information. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Industrial analysis and research services; Design and development of computer hardware and software; Server hosting; Hosting web sites; Operation of computer centres; All the aforesaid services in particular in relation to tolls.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic,
cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling,
inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and
instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting,
switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and
controlling electricity; apparatus for recording,
transmission and reproduction of sound and images; magnetic
data carriers, recording discs; cds, dvds and other digital
recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, in
particular for charging and controlling of tolls and fees;
cash registers, calculating machines, data processing
equipment and computers; computer programs (software);
terrestrial or satellite-supported position-locating and
navigation devices; electronic traffic telematics and
traffic management systems; electronic video systems for
object and character recognition; transceivers,
transponders, data carriers, identification devices and
identification cards for object identification and data
communication with transponders, transmitters, receivers,
aerials, central processor units and communication devices;
electronic road toll systems and installations; electronic
communication and charging devices for on-board vehicle
operation ("on-board units") for communication with
electronic road toll systems and installations; components
of all aforementioned goods.
Methods for surveilling a tolling system, in which vehicles carry onboard units and travel on a multilane road on which a surveillance station is set up, are described. A picture of each passing vehicle is taken, and the pictures are stored in a database. In each onboard unit, when the vehicle is within a predefined area of the surveillance station, a tolling message is generated and sent via the mobile network to the tolling server. In the database, those pictures whose timestamp matches the timestamp of a tolling message are deleted if the lane information of this tolling message corresponds to the lane identification of this picture.
The present invention relates to a method for surveilling a tolling system, in which vehicles carry onboard units and travel on a multilane road on which a surveillance station is set up. The method includes taking a picture of each passing vehicle; in a database, storing the pictures; in each onboard unit, when the vehicle is within a predefined area of the surveillance station, generating a and sending a tolling message via the mobile network to the tolling server; in the database, deleting those pictures whose timestamp matches the timestamp of a tolling message if the lane information of this tolling message corresponds to the lane identification of this picture.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
G08G 1/127 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles to a central station
43.
System and method for verification and/or reconciliation of tolling or other electronic transactions, such as purchase transactions
System and method for verification and/or reconciliation of electronic transactions, such as for example, toll transactions or other purchase transactions. A vehicle utilizes an onboard communication device, such as a mobile phone, to locate virtual tolling points using GPS location, and then to communicate to an electronic tolling service provider that the vehicle has passed through the virtual tolling point. In addition, roadside equipment may be used to capture photo/video of the vehicle as it passes the virtual tolling point. The GPS-based toll transaction data is used in conjunction with the photo-based toll transaction data to verify a proper toll transaction, and optionally to reconcile between missing and/or inconsistent GPS-based and photo-based toll transaction data.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
G08G 1/052 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for determining speed or overspeed
G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
The disclosed subject matter relates to a method for obtaining a backscatter modulated receive signal in an radio-frequency identification (RFID) system, comprising the steps: providing a carrier wave by a local oscillator; generating a transmit signal based on the carrier wave and an input signal; transmitting said transmit signal; receiving a backscatter modulated receive signal; and combining the receive signal with a cancel signal; wherein the method further comprises the step of determining a phase shift and an amplitude adjust from the corrected receive signal; wherein the determined phase shift is applied as a phase rotation when generating the transmit signal; and wherein the cancel signal is based on the un-shifted carrier wave and the determined amplitude adjust. The disclosed subject matter further relates to an RFID reader configured to perform said method.
G06K 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers
H04B 1/525 - Hybrid arrangements, i.e. arrangements for transition from single-path two-direction transmission to single-direction transmission on each of two paths or vice versa with means for reducing leakage of transmitter signal into the receiver
45.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFICATION AND/OR RECONCILIATION OF TOLLING OR OTHER ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS, SUCH AS PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
System and method for verification and/or reconciliation of electronic transactions, such as for example, toll transactions or other purchase transactions. A vehicle utilizes an onboard communication device, such as a mobile phone, to locate virtual tolling points using GPS location, and then to communicate to an electronic tolling service provider that the vehicle has passed through the virtual tolling point. In addition, roadside equipment may be used to capture photo/video of the vehicle as it passes the virtual tolling point. The GPS- based toll transaction data is used in conjunction with the photo-based toll transaction data to verify a proper toll transaction, and optionally to reconcile between missing and/or inconsistent GPS-based and photo-based toll transaction data.
The disclosed subject matter relates to a method for obtaining a backscatter modulated receive signal in an radio-frequency identification (RFID) system, comprising the steps: providing a carrier wave by a local oscillator; generating a transmit signal based on the carrier wave and an input signal; transmitting said transmit signal; receiving a backscatter modulated receive signal; and combining the receive signal with a cancel signal; wherein the method further comprises the step of determining a phase shift and an amplitude adjust from the corrected receive signal; wherein the determined phase shift is applied as a phase rotation when generating the transmit signal; and wherein the cancel signal is based on the un-shifted carrier wave and the determined amplitude adjust. The disclosed subject matter further relates to an RFID reader configured to perform said method.
H04B 1/62 - TRANSMISSION - Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission for providing a predistortion of the signal in the transmitter and corresponding correction in the receiver, e.g. for improving the signal/noise ratio
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method for checking toll transactions, produced from position notifications of a mobile phone connected via a mobile network to a transaction server, with the aid of a network of distributed toll beacons, which can communicate via short-range radio with on-board units of passing vehicles and are connected to the transaction server. To this end, a interoperable multi-functional OBU is created that is formed from a GNSS- and NFC-enabled mobile phone on the one hand and an NFC- and DSRC-enabled OBU on the other hand, which exchange data concerning a session identifier (SID) via their common NFC interface, which session identifier forms a link between the infrastructureless and the infrastructure-bound billing functions of the multi-functional OBU. The disclosed subject matter also relates to a toll beacon and a transaction server for same.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G06K 9/78 - Combination of image acquisition and recognition functions
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
The disclosed subject matter relates to a vehicle identification system comprising a central station, a roadside reader for wirelessly communicating with radio tags carried by vehicles, a mapping unit connected to the reader, and a correlation unit connected to the mapping unit, wherein the correlation unit is configured to correlate second-protocol tag identifications to first-protocol tag identifications from a reserved subset of first-protocol tag identifications, wherein the mapping unit is configured to generate a new first-protocol message upon receiving a second-protocol message from the reader, and wherein the central station is configured to receive and store first-protocol messages from the reader as well as new first-protocol messages from the mapping unit and to identify a vehicle. The disclosed subject matter further relates to a method for identifying vehicles by means of this system.
The invention relates to a vehicle identification system comprising a central station, a roadside reader for wirelessly communicating with radio tags carried by vehicles, a mapping unit connected to the reader, and a correlation unit connected to the mapping unit, wherein the correlation unit is configured to correlate second-protocol tag identifications to first-protocol tag identifications from a reserved subset of first-protocol tag identifications, wherein the mapping unit is configured to generate a new first-protocol message upon receiving a second-protocol message from the reader, and wherein the central station is configured to receive and store first-protocol messages from the reader as well as new first-protocol messages from the mapping unit and to identify a vehicle. The invention further relates to a method for identifying vehicles by means of this system.
G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
50.
Vehicle comprising a rear view mirror and an antenna
The invention relates to a vehicle comprising a rear view mirror presenting reflective surface arranged to provide a driver of the vehicle with a view in a rearward direction of the vehicle, and an antenna adapted to emit radiation for radio wave transmissions, wherein the antenna and the rear view mirror are arranged so that at least a part of the radiation emitted by the antenna is reflected by the reflective surface.
H01Q 19/10 - Combinations of primary active antenna elements and units with secondary devices, e.g. with quasi-optical devices, for giving the antenna a desired directional characteristic using reflecting surfaces
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
51.
A METHOD OF PREDICTING A TRAFFIC BEHAVIOUR IN A ROAD SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor (9, 11, 14, 17) connected to a database (7, 12, 16), which contains a set of traffic profiles (6): clustering the traffic profiles (6); calculating a significance value (SV); if the significance value (SV) of a tag (T) is higher than a threshold value (TH), assigning this tag (T) as a characteristic vector (CVj) to this cluster (CLi); receiving a request (Req) having one or more request tags (RT); determining a cluster (CLi) by means of matching the re- quest tag/s (RT) to the characteristic vectors (CVj) of the clusters (CLi); and outputting a predicted traffic behaviour (PTB) based on the determined cluster (CLi).
The invention relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor (9, 11, 14, 17) connected to a database (7, 12, 16), which contains a set of traffic profiles (6): clustering the traffic profiles (6); for each cluster (CLi), determining a dissimilarity measure (D); receiving a request (Req) having one or more request tags (RT); checking whether all request tags (RT) match one of the characteristic vectors (CVj) of the clusters (CLi), and if so, outputting a predicted traffic behaviour (PTB), else, eliminating one of the request tags (RT) from the request (Req) and returning to the beginning of said step of checking.
The invention relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor (9, 11, 14, 17) connected to a database (7, 12, 16), which contains a set of traffic profiles (6): clustering the traffic profiles (6); calculating a significance value (SV); if the significance value (SV) of a tag (T) is higher than a threshold value (TH), assigning this tag (T) as a characteristic vector (CVj) to this cluster (CLi); receiving a request (Req) having one or more request tags (RT); determining a cluster (CLi) by means of matching the re- quest tag/s (RT) to the characteristic vectors (CVj) of the clusters (CLi); and outputting a predicted traffic behaviour (PTB) based on the determined cluster (CLi).
The invention relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor (9, 11, 14, 17) connected to a database (7, 12, 16), which contains a set of traffic profiles (6): clustering the traffic profiles (6); for each cluster (CLi), determining a dissimilarity measure (D); receiving a request (Req) having one or more request tags (RT); checking whether all request tags (RT) match one of the characteristic vectors (CVj) of the clusters (CLi), and if so, outputting a predicted traffic behaviour (PTB), else, eliminating one of the request tags (RT) from the request (Req) and returning to the beginning of said step of checking.
The present subject matter relates to a method and a roadside unit for generating a digital record of a vehicle in a road toll system, comprising: capturing an image of the vehicle on a roadway; data-compressing the image depending on at least one of a confidence level obtained from the image for one or more characters therein by means of OCR, and a contrast parameter obtained from the image or a region of interest therein or a section of the latter, to generate the digital record; and sending the digital record from the roadside unit to a data center of the road toll system.
A method of detecting the passing of a virtual tolling point by a vehicle travelling on a road network. The method includes: (a) calculating a sequence of distances between position fixes and the virtual tolling point, said position fixes being sequentially obtained from a GNSS receiver carried by the vehicle; (b) searching said sequence of distances for a global minimum (M)followed by an increase and, if such is found, then (c) detecting the passing of the virtual tolling point; else; (d) appending a new distance calculated between a newly obtained position fix and the virtual tolling point to the sequence while discarding the oldest distance from the sequence, and returning to step (b).
Methods for detecting the passing of a virtual tolling point by a vehicle travelling on a road network are performed by systems and apparatuses. In the methods, a sequence of distances between position fixes and the virtual tolling point are calculated, where the position fixes are sequentially obtained from a GNSS receiver carried by the vehicle. The sequence of distances are searched for a global minimum followed by an increase and, if such is found, then the passing of the virtual tolling point is detected. Otherwise, a new distance calculated between a newly obtained position fix and the virtual tolling point is appended to the sequence while discarding the oldest distance from the sequence. The method is then repeated from the sequence of distances being searched until the passing of the virtual tolling point is detected.
G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G07B 15/00 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
58.
Method for calibrating an onboard unit, system, and onboard unit therefor
The disclosed subject-matter relates to a method for calibrating an onboard unit of a vehicle identification system, the method comprising: emitting at least one polling message from a first radio beacon; in the first radio beacon, determining a link margin of a communication with a first onboard unit by evaluating a response message of the first onboard unit to the polling message(s); and sending a configuration message from the first radio beacon or a second radio beacon to the first onboard unit or to a second onboard unit with a same characteristic as the first onboard unit to adjust a receive sensitivity or a transmit power of the first or the second onboard unit, respectively, to a level derived from the determined link margin. Alternative embodiments relate to a system and to an onboard unit used in the method.
H04Q 5/22 - Selecting arrangements wherein two or more subscriber stations are connected by the same line to the exchange with indirect connection, i.e. through subordinate switching centre the subordinate centre not permitting interconnection of subscribers connected thereto
H04B 15/00 - Suppression or limitation of noise or interference
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
H04W 52/38 - TPC being performed in particular situations
An onboard unit of a radio frequency automatic vehicle identification (AVI) system and systems and methods for calibrating the on-board unit by means of a radio beacon are disclosed. A method includes emitting at least one polling message from a first radio beacon, and, in the first radio beacon, determining a link margin of a communication with a first onboard unit by evaluating a response message of the first onboard unit to the at least one polling message. The method further includes sending a configuration message from the first radio beacon or a second radio beacon to the first onboard unit or to a second onboard unit with a same characteristic as the first onboard unit to adjust a receive sensitivity or a transmit power of the first or the second onboard unit, respectively, to a level derived from the determined link margin.
Methods for tolling locations of a vehicle having a license plate number are performed by means of a tolling system. The tolling system has a camera at each location to be tolled, a server, a user terminal, linked by a network, and a database The method includes: generating one or more tolling records, each including a picture of the vehicle taken by one of the cameras, the location of the camera, and a license plate number read by optical character recognition from the picture, and storing the tolling records in the database; sending a confirmation request to the user terminal including the read license plate number and location information dependent on the locations in the tolling records; and receiving a response from the user terminal and, if the response confirms the request, deleting the pictures from the tolling records in the database. Alternative embodiments include pre-/post-registration of locations to toll.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G06F 16/51 - Indexing; Data structures therefor; Storage structures
G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
G06F 16/58 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
G06K 9/18 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints using printed characters having additional code marks or containing code marks, e.g. the character being composed of individual strokes of different shape, each representing a different code value
G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
A method for tolling one or more locations of a vehicle having a license plate number by means of a tolling system. The method includes generating one or more tolling records, each including a picture of the vehicle taken by one of the camera/s, the location of said camera, and a license plate number read by optical character recognition from said picture, and storing the tolling record/s in the database; sending a confirmation request to the user terminal including the read license plate number and a location information dependent on the location/s in said tolling record/s; and receiving a response from the user terminal and, if the response confirms the request, deleting the picture/s from the tolling record/s in the database. Alternative embodiments refer to a pre- or post-registration of locations to toll.
The present disclosure relates to a stereoscopic sensor comprising: a first camera pair for capturing a first and a second image wherein the stereoscopic sensor is adapted to monitor and define a main surveillance zone in a surveillance plane at a predetermined distance from the stereoscopic sensor, said main surveillance zone comprising a first and a second surveillance zone and the first camera pair defines a first surveillance zone with a primary coverage in a first direction and a secondary coverage in a second direction wherein the stereoscopic sensor further comprises a second camera pair for capturing a first and a second image, said images being processable into a height image.
The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling a traffic surveillance system. The method comprises the steps of: capturing first images and second images over time by a plurality of the stereoscopic sensors; processing, by the processing unit, a first image and a second image from a first stereoscopic sensor of the plurality of the stereoscopic sensors to produce a first height image; analyzing said first height image to detect a moving object such as a vehicle located within the primary view; and analysing a part of a primary view of at least a first image, a second image or a combination of the first image and the second image captured by a second stereoscopic sensor based on the detected moving object in said first height image to determine a characteristic of the moving object.
A method for trusted recording in a road toll system, the road toll system having a proxy server connected via a mobile network to an onboard-unit of a vehicle, the onboard-unit having a position determination device, comprising: creating an itinerary record comprising a first or second position, a first or second point of time at least one of: a distance calculated using at least the first and second position, a segment-id, and a distance calculated using said segment-id; receiving and recording a signed itinerary record from the proxy server. In a further aspect of the embodiment an onboard-unit and a proxy server are provided for trusted recording in a road toll system.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Mobile software application used to locate parking spots,
pay for parking, alert users when paid parking is expiring,
and to provide directions and mapping.
66.
A VEHICLE COMPRISING A REAR VIEW MIRROR AND AN ANTENNA
The invention relates to a vehicle (1) comprising a rear view mirror (2) presenting a reflective surface (201) arranged to provide a driver (3) of the vehicle with a view in a rearward direction of the vehicle, and an antenna (4) adapted to emit radiation for radio wave transmissions, wherein the antenna (4) and the rear view mirror (2) are arranged so that at least a part of the radiation emitted by the antenna (4) is reflected by the reflective surface (201).
A device (1) for detecting vehicles (2) on a traffic area (3) comprises a plurality of monocular digital cameras (5.1-5.n) transversely arranged above the traffic area. The viewing directions (6.1-6.n) of the cameras are oriented downwards and lie in one plane (8). An evaluation unit (14) receives images captured by the cameras (5.1-5.n) at synchronized points in time. The relative positions of the cameras (5.1-5.n) with regard to each other and to the traffic area (3) and their viewing directions (6.1-6.n) are known to the evaluation unit (14). The evaluation unit (14) combines at least three cameras (5.1-5.n) having overlapping fields of view (7.1-7.n) into a virtual camera (15.1-15.8), by calculating virtual images with virtual fields of view from the images captured by said cameras (5.1-5.n) at the synchronized point in time and from the known positions and viewing directions of the combined cameras.
An onboard unit for a vehicular identification system is disclosed herein. The onboard unit comprises a housing attachable to an exterior surface of a vehicle's windscreen, a transceiver, and a processor coupled to the transceiver and configured to communicate with the identification system via the transceiver. The transceiver and processor are contained in the housing. The onboard unit comprises a tampering protection unit which is split into a first part which is contained in the housing and a second part which is attachable to an inner surface of the windscreen. The first and the second part each comprise a limited range communication module for communication between each other. The tampering protection unit is configured to detect a loss of communication between both communication modules and, upon detection, to trigger an alarm event.
An onboard unit for a vehicular identification system including, a housing attachable to an exterior surface of a vehicle's windscreen; a transceiver; and a processor coupled to the transceiver and configured to communicate with the identification system via the transceiver; the transceiver and processor being contained in said housing; wherein the onboard unit comprises a tampering protection unit which is split into a first part being contained in said housing and a second part being attachable to an inner surface of the windscreen; wherein the first and the second part each comprise a limited range communication module for communication between each other; and wherein the tampering protection unit is configured to detect a loss of communication between both communication modules and, upon detection, to trigger an alarm event.
The present invention relates to a method and a roadside unit (2) for generating a digital record (E) of a vehicle (12) in a road toll system (1), comprising: capturing (11) an image (P) of the vehicle (12) on a roadway (7); data-compressing the image (P) depending on at least one of a confidence level (Li, LA) obtained from the image (P) for one or more characters (Ci) therein by means of OCR, and a contrast parameter (V) obtained from the image (P) or a region of interest (T) therein or a section (Si) of the latter, to generate the digital record (E); and sending the digital record (E) from the roadside unit (2) to a data center (6) of the road toll system (1).
The present invention relates to a method and a roadside unit (2) for generating a digital record (E) of a vehicle (12) in a road toll system (1), comprising: capturing (11) an image (P) of the vehicle (12) on a roadway (7); data-compressing the image (P) depending on at least one of a confidence level (Li, LA) obtained from the image (P) for one or more characters (Ci) therein by means of OCR, and a contrast parameter (V) obtained from the image (P) or a region of interest (T) therein or a section (Si) of the latter, to generate the digital record (E); and sending the digital record (E) from the roadside unit (2) to a data center (6) of the road toll system (1).
The present subject matter relates to a device for tolling or telematics systems provided with a pixel based image sensor. The image sensor is adapted to be arranged above a surveillance zone provided on a road, wherein the surveillance zone has an extension along the direction of the road. The image sensor is adapted to be arranged in between a first and a second end zone of said surveillance zone. The image sensor is provided with a wide-angle optical system having a refraction and which is arranged such, relative said image sensor that an image captured by said image sensor comprises both said first and said second end zone.
The invention relates to a method of controlling a traffic surveillance system. The method comprises the steps of: capturing first images and second images over time by a plurality of the stereoscopic sensors; processing a first image and a second image from a first stereoscopic sensor of the plurality of the stereoscopic sensors to produce a first height image therefrom by means of a processing unit; analysing said first height image to detect a moving object such as vehicle located within the primary view; and analysing a part of a primary view of at least a first image, a second image and/or a combination of the first and second images captured by a second stereoscopic sensor based on the detected moving object in said first height image to determine a characteristic of the moving object.
The present disclosure relates to a stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n) comprising: a first camera pair (110) for capturing a first and a second image, said images being processable into a height image, wherein the stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n) is adapted to monitor and define a main surveillance zone (150) in a surveillance plane (160) at a predetermined distance (D) from the stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n), said surveillance plane extending in a direction X and a direction Y. The first camera pair (110) defines a first surveillance zone (151) with a primary coverage (155) in a first direction (161) from a projected mounting position (192) of the stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_1 - 100_n) and a secondary coverage (158) in a second direction (162) from the projected mounting position (192), said projected mounting position being defined as a position along the direction X of said surveillance plane (160), wherein the first and second directions (156, 158) are oppositely directed. The stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n) further comprises a second camera pair (120) for capturing a first and a second image, said images being processable into a height image, wherein the second camera pair (120) defines a second surveillance zone (152) with a primary coverage (156) in the surveillance plane (160) in the second direction (162) from the projected mounting position (192) and a secondary coverage (157) in the first direction (161) from the projected mounting position (192). Moreover, said secondary coverage (157; 158) of the first and the second camera pairs (110, 120) overlap the primary coverage (155; 156) of the other camera pair (110, 120) respectively. The present disclosure also relates to a system comprises a stereoscopic sensor.
The present disclosure relates to a stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n) comprising: a first camera pair (110) for capturing a first and a second image, said images being processable into a height image, wherein the stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n) is adapted to monitor and define a main surveillance zone (150) in a surveillance plane (160) at a predetermined distance (D) from the stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n), said surveillance plane extending in a direction X and a direction Y. The first camera pair (110) defines a first surveillance zone (151) with a primary coverage (155) in a first direction (161) from a projected mounting position (192) of the stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_1 - 100_n) and a secondary coverage (158) in a second direction (162) from the projected mounting position (192), said projected mounting position being defined as a position along the direction X of said surveillance plane (160), wherein the first and second directions (156, 158) are oppositely directed. The stereoscopic sensor (100, 100_n) further comprises a second camera pair (120) for capturing a first and a second image, said images being processable into a height image, wherein the second camera pair (120) defines a second surveillance zone (152) with a primary coverage (156) in the surveillance plane (160) in the second direction (162) from the projected mounting position (192) and a secondary coverage (157) in the first direction (161) from the projected mounting position (192). Moreover, said secondary coverage (157; 158) of the first and the second camera pairs (110, 120) overlap the primary coverage (155; 156) of the other camera pair (110, 120) respectively. The present disclosure also relates to a system comprises a stereoscopic sensor.
The invention relates to a method of controlling a traffic surveillance system. The method comprises the steps of: capturing first images and second images over time by a plurality of the stereoscopic sensors; processing a first image and a second image from a first stereoscopic sensor of the plurality of the stereoscopic sensors to produce a first height image therefrom by means of a processing unit; analysing said first height image to detect a moving object such as vehicle located within the primary view; and analysing a part of a primary view of at least a first image, a second image and/or a combination of the first and second images captured by a second stereoscopic sensor based on the detected moving object in said first height image to determine a characteristic of the moving object.
A method for trusted recording in a road toll system, the road toll system (1) having a proxy server (10) connected via a mobile network (5) to an onboard-unit (4) of a vehicle (3), the onboard-unit (4) having a position determination device (14), comprising: creating an itinerary record (RCi) comprising a first or second position (pf,i, Pl,i), a first or second point of time (tf,i, tl,i) at least one of: a distance (di) calculated using at least the first and second position (Pf,i, Pl,i), a segment-id (sid), and a distance (di) calculated using said segment-id (sid); receiving and recording a signed itinerary record (sgn(RCi), sgn(RCi(id)) from the proxy server (10). In a further aspect of the invention an onboard-unit and a proxy server are provided for trusted recording in a road toll system.
A method for trusted recording in a road toll system, the road toll system (1) having a proxy server (10) connected via a mobile network (5) to an onboard-unit (4) of a vehicle (3), the onboard-unit (4) having a position determination device (14), comprising: creating an itinerary record (RCi) comprising a first or second position (pf,i, Pl,i), a first or second point of time (tf,i, tl,i) at least one of: a distance (di) calculated using at least the first and second position (Pf,i, Pl,i), a segment-id (sid), and a distance (di) calculated using said segment-id (sid); receiving and recording a signed itinerary record (sgn(RCi), sgn(RCi(id)) from the proxy server (10). In a further aspect of the invention an onboard-unit and a proxy server are provided for trusted recording in a road toll system.
The present invention relates to a method and a 3D-printer (8) for producing a core (3) for a construction element (1), the core (3) having a longitudinal generally-cylindrical form and a cross-section with a multitude of chambers (4) delimitated by intermediate walls (5), the method comprising the steps : providing a 3D-printer (8) with a base (9) for supporting curable material deposited thereon and a print head (10) movable across the base (9), the print head (10) having at least two print nozzles (11) for deposition of material; depositing a layer of material from at least two print nozzles (11) simultaneously while moving the print head (10) across the base (9); distancing the base (9) and the print head (10) from each other by the thickness of one layer; and repeating the steps of depositing and distancing until the core (3) reaches a predetermined size.
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
The present invention relates to a longitudinal construction element (1) with a core (3), the core (3) having a generally-cylindrical form and a plurality of chambers (4) extending in the longitudinal direction (L) of the construction element (1), the chambers (4) being delimitated by intermediate walls (5), wherein the intermediate walls (5) are deposited successively in layers by means of a 3D-printing process, wherein at least one cross-sectional area (16a, 16b) of the intermediate walls (5) is made of electrically, optically, or thermally conductive material throughout said longitudinal direction (L), wherein in case of two or more such areas these are separated from one another by non-conductive cross-sectional areas (17).
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
Electronic payment using a mobile device having a wireless data connection to a public mobile network. A location- specific low-energy beacon periodically broadcasts a beacon signal containing a unique location identifier. The mobile device receives the beacon signal and reports the location identifier to a remote server. The remote server identifies an associated vehicle based on identification data and an association with the vehicle. If a payment transaction is required, then an amount is determined based on the location identifier and a toll payment is processed using payment information linked to the mobile device or its user. The beacon signal may be a Bluetooth LETM signal.
The present invention relates to a longitudinal construction element (1), comprising a generally-cylindrical mantle (2) made of a synthetic composite material, and a core (3) sheathed by the mantle (2), the core (3) having a plurality of chambers (4) extending in the longitudinal direction (L) of the element (1), wherein the chambers (4) are delimitated by intermediate walls (5) deposited successively in layers by means of a 3D- printing process.
The present invention relates to a gantry (23) for spanning a traffic area (24), comprising two poles (25, 26), each pole (25, 26) having an arm (27, 28) projecting laterally at the top for mounting components (29) thereon, wherein the poles (25, 26) and arms (27, 28) are each manufactured from a longitudinal construction element (1) made of a synthetic material with hollow chambers (4), and wherein at least one of said poles (25, 26) has a pivot (30, 31) for swivelling the arm (27, 28) projecting therefrom around a vertical axis (V) between a first position in which the arm (27, 28) is aligned with the arm (27, 28) of the other pole (25, 26), thereby spanning the traffic area (24), and a second position in which the arm (27, 28) is swivelled away from the traffic area (24).
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
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Onboard unit and method for providing information to a driver
An onboard unit for a vehicle for providing information to the driver when travelling on a road portion with at least two adjacent lanes forming a common traffic area, the onboard unit having a position detection device for determining the position thereof and having a measured value of the speed thereof, comprising a lane detector, connected to the position detection device, with a map memory for a digital road map for locating in the road map a lane corresponding to the determined position, a traffic jam detector for detecting a traffic jam when at least the speed measured value falls below a predefined threshold value, and an evaluation and output unit, which is connected to the lane detector and the traffic jam detector and which is configured, upon detection of a traffic jam, to output direction of travel information specific for the located lane.
An onboard unit for a vehicle for providing information to the driver when travelling on a road portion with at least two adjacent lanes forming a common traffic area, wherein the onboard unit has a position detection device for determining the position thereof and has a measured value of the speed thereof, comprising a lane detector, connected to the position detection device, with a map memory for a digital road map for locating in the road map a lane corresponding to the determined position, a traffic jam detector for detecting a traffic jam when at least the speed measured value falls below a predefined threshold value, and an evaluation and output unit, which is connected to the lane detector and the traffic jam detector and which is configured, upon detection of a traffic jam, to output direction of travel information specific for the located lane.
Described are an on board unit (OBU) and a method to control an OBU within a communication zone of a road side unit (RSU), said OBU can be set into an active mode and a sleep mode. Said OBU is set into sleep mode upon receiving a release command from said RSU, and the OBU electronics are shut down so no or a minimum of power is consumed, and is set into active mode when entering said communication zone. A communication unit of said OBU is thereby powered such that the OBU can communicate with said RSU. Said OBU can be set into a tracking mode by said RSU, whereby in said tracking mode at least said communication unit is shut down and a timer is activated in said OBU, such that said OBU can restart said communication unit within a specified time limit from when it is shut down.
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Goods & Services
Electrotechnical and electronic measuring, signaling, counting, recording, monitoring, controlling, regulating and commutating apparatus, namely, [ electronic measuring devices for measuring traffic data in the nature of volume, average speed, vehicle length, speed, classification, gap, queue detection and reverse direction detection; Electrotechnical and electronic measuring, signaling, counting, recording, monitoring, controlling, regulating and commutating apparatus, namely, electronic controllers for dynamic message and changeable signs, traffic signals and traffic radio-broadcast systems; Electrotechnical and electronic measuring, signaling, counting, recording, monitoring, controlling, regulating and commutating apparatus, namely, ] data processors and computer software for use in monitoring and managing traffic and controlling traffic signal systems; [ electrical controlling devices for traffic signals and signs for capture, processing, transmission and storage of data; ] computer software programs for processing data; [ electronic traffic control apparatus, namely, remote traffic signal controllers; traffic light apparatus signaling devices; electronic traffic guidance apparatus, namely, display monitors, computers, data processors, electric controllers for dynamic message and changeable signs, traffic signals and traffic radio-broadcast systems; ] computer operating software to manage traffic, manage transportation-related events and disseminate traffic related information [ ; luminous traffic control apparatus, namely, traffic lights; instruments for monitoring traffic, namely, display monitors, electronic sensors, computer hardware and computer operating software ] Electrical engineering services and engineering consultancy relating to traffic control systems; Product design services, namely, concept-design, planning and project-design of traffic control systems; Development and creation of data processing programs used for traffic control systems
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Goods & Services
(1) Electro-technical and electronic measuring, signaling, counting, recording, monitoring, controlling, regulating and commutating apparatus, namely, electronic measuring instruments, electronic controllers, data processors and computer software for use in monitoring and managing traffic and controlling traffic signal systems; electrical controlling instruments for input, processing, transmission, storage and output of data, namely, keyboards, interfaces, CPUs, memories, monitors and printers; electronic traffic control apparatus, namely, remote traffic signal controllers; traffic light apparatus signaling apparatus; electronic traffic guidance apparatus, namely, display monitors, computers, data processors (CPUs), electric controllers, and computer software to manage traffic; traffic control luminous instruments, namely, traffic lights; instruments for monitoring traffic, namely, display monitors, electronic sensors, computer hardware and computer software
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electrotechnical and electronic measuring, signaling, counting, recording, monitoring, controlling, regulating and commutating apparatus, namely, electronic measuring devices, electronic controllers, data processors and computer software for use in monitoring and managing traffic and controlling traffic signal systems; electrical controlling devices for input, processing, transmission, storage and output of data; data processing computer software programs; electronic traffic control apparatus, namely, remote traffic signal controllers; traffic light apparatus signaling devices; electronic traffic guidance apparatus, namely, display monitors, computers, data processers, electric controllers, and computer software to manage traffic; traffic control luminous apparatus, namely, traffic lights; instruments for monitoring traffic, namely, display monitors, electronic sensors, computer hardware and computer software. Electrical engineering services and engineering consultancy relating to traffic control systems; concept-design, planning and project-design of traffic control systems; development and generation of data processing programs used for traffic control systems.
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Method for calibration of a road surveillance system
A road calibration system and a method for calibration of a road surveillance system are provided. The road surveillance system monitors a surveillance area of a road using vehicle surveillance devices. The vehicle surveillance devices measure a position of a vehicle passing the surveillance area and are synchronized with a global timing signal. In order to calibrate the vehicle surveillance devices such that a position determination of the vehicle surveillance devices is equal, a calibration vehicle with predefined calibration markers is passed through the surveillance area. During the passage each measurement device measures a position of an assigned calibration marker at a predetermined time and compares a measured distance between the positions of the calibration markers with a reference distance between the positions of the calibration markers.
The present invention relates to a method for monitoring traffic behaviour between a plurality of vehicles by using a stereoscopic camera device (30) connected to a processing unit (35), said stereoscopic camera device (30) comprising at least a first camera and a second camera, wherein said first camera is adapted to capture first images and said second camera is adapted to capture second images, wherein said stereoscopic camera device is adapted to be directed at a road such that the first camera and the second camera essentially monitor the same predetermined road section (15), said stereoscopic camera device (30) thereby monitors said predetermined road section (15), wherein the processing unit (35) continuously performs the steps of capturing a first image and a second image over time; processing said first image and said second image to produce a height image (20) therefrom by means of the processing unit (35); analysing said height image (20) to determine a value of at least one variable of a plurality of variables being indicative of the location of said first vehicle relative to the location of said second vehicle on said predetermined road section (15); comparing the determined value of the at least one variable of a plurality of variables with a predetermined condition; and indicating that the determined value of the at least one variable of a plurality of variables fulfils the predetermined condition.
G08G 1/056 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing direction of travel
G08G 1/054 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for determining speed or overspeed photographing overspeeding vehicles
92.
Method for checking toll transactions and components therefor
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a method for checking toll transactions, produced from position notifications of a mobile phone connected via a mobile network to a transaction server, with the aid of a network of distributed toll beacons, which can communicate via short-range radio with on-board units of passing vehicles and are connected to the transaction server. To this end, a interoperable multi-functional OBU is created that is formed from a GNSS- and NFC-enabled mobile phone on the one hand and an NFC- and DSRC-enabled OBU on the other hand, which exchange data concerning a session identifier (SID) via their common NFC interface, which session identifier forms a link between the infrastructureless and the infrastructure-bound billing functions of the multi-functional OBU. The disclosed subject matter also relates to a toll beacon and a transaction server for same.
G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
G06K 9/78 - Combination of image acquisition and recognition functions
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
The present invention relates to a method for monitoring traffic behaviour between a plurality of vehicles by using a stereoscopic camera device (30) connected to a processing unit (35), said stereoscopic camera device (30) comprising at least a first camera and a second camera, wherein said first camera is adapted to capture first images and said second camera is adapted to capture second images, wherein said stereoscopic camera device is adapted to be directed at a road such that the first camera and the second camera essentially monitor the same predetermined road section (15), said stereoscopic camera device (30) thereby monitors said predetermined road section (15), wherein the processing unit (35) continuously performs the steps of capturing a first image and a second image over time; processing said first image and said second image to produce a height image (20) therefrom by means of the processing unit (35); analysing said height image (20) to determine a value of at least one variable of a plurality of variables being indicative of the location of said first vehicle relative to the location of said second vehicle on said predetermined road section (15); comparing the determined value of the at least one variable of a plurality of variables with a predetermined condition; and indicating that the determined value of the at least one variable of a plurality of variables fulfils the predetermined condition.
G08G 1/056 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for distinguishing direction of travel
G08G 1/054 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for determining speed or overspeed photographing overspeeding vehicles
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
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METHOD FOR CHECKING TOLL TRANSACTIONS AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR
The invention relates to a method for checking toll transactions, produced from position notifications of a mobile phone connected via a mobile network to a transaction server, with the aid of a network of distributed toll beacons, which can communicate via short-range radio with on-board units of passing vehicles and are connected to the transaction server. To this end, the invention creates an interoperable multi-functional OBU formed from a GNSS- and NFC-enabled mobile phone on the one hand and an NFC- and DSRC-enabled OBU on the other hand, which exchange data concerning a session identifier via their common NFC interface, which session identifier forms a link between the infrasturctureless and the infrastructure-bound billing functions of the multi-functional OBU. The invention also relates to a toll beacon and a transaction server for same.
A traffic surveillance system including a carrying structure and a plurality of traffic surveillance devices adapted to be mounted upon the carrying structure, and including at least a vehicle identity registration device and a vehicle tracking device. The surveillance zone being defined as the coverage of the devices and provided in a plane from which the carrying structure protrudes, wherein the surveillance zone comprises a plurality of gateway zones and at least one interconnecting zone that connects at least two gateway zones with each other. The vehicle identity registration device is arranged upon the carrying structure to define the gateway zones to record a passage of a vehicle into or out from the surveillance zone through the gateway zones and the vehicle tracking device is arranged upon the carrying structure to define essentially arc shaped interconnecting zone.
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
G08G 1/065 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles by counting the vehicles in a section of the road or in a parking area, i.e. comparing incoming count with outgoing count
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METHOD FOR CALIBRATION OF A ROAD SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
A method for calibration of a road surveillance system. Said road surveillance system is adapted to monitor a surveillance area of a road and comprises a plurality of vehicle surveillance means adapted to measure a position of a vehicle passing said surveillance area and are synchronized with a global timing signal. In order to calibrate said plurality of vehicle surveillance means such that a position determination of said plurality of vehicle surveillance means is equal, a calibration vehicle assess through said surveillance area. Said calibration vehicle is provided with a plurality of predefined calibration markers provided at predetermined positions upon said calibration vehicle. Each measurement means measures a position of an assigned calibration marker at a predetermined time and compares a measured distance between the positions of said calibration markers with a reference distance between the positions of said calibration markers and calibrating said plurality of vehicle surveillance means such, that the measured distances between the calibration markers correspond to the reference distances between said calibration markers.
A method provides for wireless transmission and reception of messages in an asynchronous ad hoc network having multiple network nodes, of which at least a first network node periodically transmits messages with a predefined period length. A second network node carries out: Defining two consecutive time intervals, each having the length of one period and a first time interval being past and a second time interval being future; subdividing the time intervals into two time slots each; calculating an occupancy for each time slot of the first time interval based on the number of messages of other network node(s) received in this time slot; identifying the time slot having the lowest occupancy; and transmitting a message in a time slot of the second time interval that corresponds to the identified time slot. The exact transmission point is defined on the basis of the time stamp derived from the synchronized TSF.
A method for the wireless transmission and reception of messages in an asynchronous ad hoc network having a plurality of network nodes. A first network node periodically transmits messages with a predefined period length. A second network node defines at least two consecutive time intervals, each of which has the length of one period, of which a first time interval is in the past and a second time interval is in the future. The time intervals are subdivided into at least two time slots each. The second node calculates an occupancy for each time slot of the first time interval on the basis of the number of messages of one or more other network nodes received in this time slot; identifies the time slot having the lowest occupancy; and transmits at least one message in a time slot of the second time interval that corresponds to the identified time slot.
Methods of estimating vehicle location in a roadway using an automatic vehicle identification system are described. The methods involve receiving a set of response signals from a vehicle-mounted transponder at points in time and determining a range rate of the transponder relative to the antenna at each point in time; identifying a minima in the magnitude of the range rate; estimating a first position of the transponder at a first time corresponding to the occurrence of the minima; estimating a velocity of the vehicle based upon one or more of the determined range rates; and estimating a second position of the transponder based upon the first position and the velocity.
Methods for determining a range rate of a backscatter transponder and readers implementing the methods are described. The reader transmits a continuous wave signal and receives a modulated reflected response signal from the transponder, mixes the modulated reflected response signal with the carrier frequency to produce a downconverted signal, bandpass filters the downconverted signal to pass a bandpass filtered signal containing at least the modulation frequency, applies a non-linear amplitude transfer function to produce a modulation-suppressed signal, and measures the frequency of the modulation-suppressed signal and determines the range rate from the measured frequency.
G01S 13/58 - Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems
G01S 13/74 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems
G01S 13/75 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems using transponders powered from received waves, e.g. using passive transponders
G01S 13/92 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control for velocity measurement
G01S 13/82 - Systems using reradiation of radio waves, e.g. secondary radar systems; Analogous systems wherein continuous-type signals are transmitted
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G08G 1/052 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled with provision for determining speed or overspeed
