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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09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
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Produits et 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, 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.
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G08G 1/0967 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'informations pour les grands axes de circulation, p.ex. conditions météorologiques, limites de vitesse
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H04L 51/222 - Surveillance ou traitement des messages en utilisant des informations de localisation géographique, p.ex. des messages transmis ou reçus à proximité d'un certain lieu ou d'une certaine zone
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.
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H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
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G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
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.
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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 concernant des domaines particuliers, p.ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
G08G 1/0965 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic avec un indicateur monté à l'intérieur du véhicule, p.ex. délivrant des messages vocaux répondant à des signaux provenant d'un autre véhicule, p.ex. d'un véhicule de secours
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.
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Service station for an intelligent transportation system
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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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).
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SERVICE STATION FOR AN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
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).
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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.
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H04W 12/0431 - Distribution ou pré-distribution de clés; Mise en accord de clés
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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.
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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.
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
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.
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G06V 20/62 - Texte, p.ex. plaques d’immatriculation, textes superposés ou légendes des images de télévision
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Method for issuing authorisation tickets in an intelligent transport system
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 - Dispositions ou appareils pour encaisser le prix des billets ou les droits d’entrée ou de péage en un ou plusieurs points de contrôle prenant en compte un facteur variable tel que la distance ou le temps, p.ex. pour le transport de passagers, les systèmes de parcs de stationnement ou les systèmes de location de véhicules
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.
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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 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur en mesurant les coordonnées de points
G01B 11/04 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer la longueur, la largeur ou l'épaisseur spécialement adaptés pour mesurer la longueur ou la largeur d'objets en mouvement
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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.
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G08G 1/015 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour distinguer différents types de véhicules, p.ex. pour distinguer les automobiles des cycles
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p.ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
30.
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 - Dispositions ou appareils pour encaisser le prix des billets ou les droits d’entrée ou de péage en un ou plusieurs points de contrôle prenant en compte un facteur variable tel que la distance ou le temps, p.ex. pour le transport de passagers, les systèmes de parcs de stationnement ou les systèmes de location de véhicules comportant des dispositifs pour donner le passage par une barrière, un tourniquet ou analogues
31.
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.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
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
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(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 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
38 - Services de télécommunications
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et 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.
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons
G06F 16/51 - Indexation; Structures de données à cet effet; Structures de stockage
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projets; Planification d’entreprise ou d’organisation; Modélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
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 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
H04W 4/38 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour la collecte d’informations de capteurs
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p.ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G08G 1/127 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p.ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé à une station centrale
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 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
G06Q 20/32 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des dispositifs sans fil
G07B 15/02 - Dispositions ou appareils pour encaisser le prix des billets ou les droits d’entrée ou de péage en un ou plusieurs points de contrôle prenant en compte un facteur variable tel que la distance ou le temps, p.ex. pour le transport de passagers, les systèmes de parcs de stationnement ou les systèmes de location de véhicules
G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G06V 20/00 - RECONNAISSANCE OU COMPRÉHENSION D’IMAGES OU DE VIDÉOS Éléments spécifiques à la scène
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 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement
H04B 1/525 - Dispositions hybrides, c. à d. dispositions pour la transition d’une transmission bilatérale sur une voie à une transmission unidirectionnelle sur chacune des deux voies ou vice versa avec des moyens de réduction de la fuite du signal de l’émetteur vers le récepteur
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.
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
46.
METHOD AND RFID READER FOR OBTAINING A BACKSCATTER MODULATED RECEIVE SIGNAL
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 - Détails des systèmes de transmission non caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission pour produire une prédistorsion du signal à l'émission et une correction correspondante à la réception, p.ex. pour améliorer le rapport signal/bruit
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
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 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
G06K 9/78 - Combinaison de l'obtention de l'image et de fonctions de reconnaissance
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
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.
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
B60R 1/04 - Dispositions pour les rétroviseurs montés à l'intérieur du véhicule
B60R 1/12 - Ensembles de miroirs combinés avec d'autres objets, p.ex. pendules
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
G07C 9/00 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée
G06Q 99/00 - Matière non couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
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 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
50.
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN ONBOARD UNIT, SYSTEM, AND ONBOARD UNIT THEREFOR
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.
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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.
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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.
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Method and apparatus for trusted recording in a road toll system
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.
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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.
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Onboard unit for a vehicular identification system
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.
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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).
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METHOD FOR GENERATING A DIGITAL RECORD AND ROADSIDE UNIT OF A ROAD TOLL SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD
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).
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METHOD AND APPARATUS 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.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS 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.
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METHOD OF PRODUCING A CORE FOR A CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT AND 3D-PRINTER THEREFORE
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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Produits et 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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Produits et 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 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et 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 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.
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H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
80.
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.
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
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.
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G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
84.
Methods and systems for determining a range rate for a backscatter transponder
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.
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G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
85.
Method and radio beacon for localising an on-board unit
A method for localizing an on-board unit, which has a radio transceiver and an identifier, to a predefined area around a radio beacon, comprising the following steps: a) storing the identifier and an associated radio property in a database; b) sending a first request; c) receiving a first response from an on-board unit; d) determining, from the database, the radio property of the transceiver associated with the received identifier; and e) localizing the on-board unit in the predefined area; wherein: the steps b) to e) are repeated, for each run-through of the steps b) to e), a localization result is stored in a presence list, and the localizing is verified when the number of the positive localization results exceeds a threshold value.
H04W 4/14 - Services d'envoi de messages courts, p.ex. SMS ou données peu structurées de services supplémentaires [USSD]
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H04W 52/04 - Commande de puissance d'émission [TPC Transmission power control]
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86.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING VEHICLE POSITION IN AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
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 rust position and the velocity.
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G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
87.
METHOD AND RADIO BEACON FOR LOCALISING AN ON-BOARD UNIT
A method for localising an on-board unit, which has a radio transceiver and an identifier, to a predefined area around a radio beacon, comprising the following steps: a)storing the identifier and an associated radio property in a database; b)sending a first request; c) receiving a first response from an on-board unit; d)determining, from the database, the radio property of the transceiver associated with the received identifier; and e) localising the on-board unit in the predefined area; wherein: the steps b) to e) are repeated, for each run-through of the steps b) to e), a localisation result is stored in a presence list, and the localising is verified when the number of the positive localisation results exceeds a threshold value.
G01S 1/68 - Marqueur, balise d'extrémité, indicatif d'appel ou toutes balises analogues transmettant des signaux ne portant pas d'information directionnelle
G01S 11/06 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques utilisant des mesures d'intensité
A method for authenticating an RFID tag with the aid of an RFID reader via a radio interface, wherein a user-specific key is stored in the RFID reader and a tag-specific identifier and a password generated from the identifier and the key in accordance with a known derivative function are stored in the RFID tag, comprising the following steps performed in the RFID reader: receiving via the radio interface the identifier of an RFID tag to be authenticated, generating the correct password from the received identifier and the stored key according to the known derivative function, and generating at least one incorrect password differing from the correct password, sending a series of at least two passwords, at least one being correct and at least one being incorrect, via the radio interface to the RFID tag, and authenticating the RFID tag if no confirmation response is received to any incorrect password.
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A radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader having fast-adaptive echo cancellation for backscatter-modulated signals is described. The echo cancellation includes subtracting an RF-level cancel signal from the received signal, where the cancel signal is generated based upon an error measured in the receive signal after down-conversion to baseband and low-pass filtering. The cancel signal is based upon a cumulative sum or integral of error signals and an estimated complex-valued transfer function of the scaling circuit. Methods of quick calibration of the reader are described, including accounting for circuit offsets and determining the estimated complex-valued transfer function.
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H04B 1/62 - TRANSMISSION - Détails des systèmes de transmission non caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission pour produire une prédistorsion du signal à l'émission et une correction correspondante à la réception, p.ex. pour améliorer le rapport signal/bruit
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H04B 1/525 - Dispositions hybrides, c. à d. dispositions pour la transition d’une transmission bilatérale sur une voie à une transmission unidirectionnelle sur chacune des deux voies ou vice versa avec des moyens de réduction de la fuite du signal de l’émetteur vers le récepteur
A radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader having fast-adaptive echo cancellation for backscatter-modulated signals is described. The echo cancellation includes subtracting an RF-level cancel signal from the received signal, where the cancel signal is generated based upon an error measured in the receive signal after down-conversion to baseband and low-pass filtering. The cancel signal is based upon a cumulative sum or integral of error signals and an estimated complex-valued transfer function of the scaling circuit. Methods of quick calibration of the reader are described, including accounting for circuit offsets and determining the estimated complex-valued transfer function.
The present subject matter relates to an onboard unit for a traffic telematics system, comprising: a first communication module, designed for near-range radio communication with a first external communication device, a second communication module, designed for far-range radio communication with a second external communication device, and a non-volatile memory, which can be accessed both by the first and the second communication module, wherein each communication module has a power-supplied communication mode and a powerless or power-saving rest mode, and wherein the power supply of the memory during an access thereto is effected by the accessing communication module. The present subject matter further relates to an onboard system for a vehicle comprising such an onboard unit, and to a communication device for said system.
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H04W 4/04 - dans un environnement spécialisé, p.ex. des immeubles ou des véhicules
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G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
G08G 1/14 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant des places libres individuelles dans des parcs de stationnement
The invention relates to an onboard unit for a traffic telematics system, comprising: a first communication module, designed for near-range radio communication with a first external communication device, a second communication module, designed for far-range radio communication with a second external communication device, and a non-volatile memory, which can be accessed both by the first and the second communication module, wherein each communication module has a power-supplied communication mode and a powerless or power-saving rest mode, and wherein the power supply of the memory during an access thereto is effected by the accessing communication module. The invention further relates to an onboard system for a vehicle comprising such an onboard unit, and to a communication device for said system.
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
H04B 7/26 - Systèmes de transmission radio, c. à d. utilisant un champ de rayonnement pour communication entre plusieurs postes dont au moins un est mobile
Methods are described for charging fees in a road toll system. An on-board unit identification is input into a toll terminal to generate a transaction identification. The transaction identification is transmitted to a transaction server, and from the server to a transaction terminal. A payment card identification is input into the transaction terminal, and is transmitted with the transaction identification to the server. A substitute identification, generated in the transaction server and associated with the card identification, and the transaction identification are transmitted from the transaction server to the toll terminal. The on-board unit identification and substitute identification, associated by the transaction identification, are transmitted from the toll terminal to a toll server. The substitute identification is used in a communication between the toll server and the transaction server for charging a fee for a location usage determined in the road toll system under the respective on-board unit identification.
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G06Q 20/02 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement impliquant un tiers neutre, p.ex. une autorité de certification, un notaire ou un tiers de confiance
A method for measuring a height profile of a vehicle passing on a road, said method comprising the following steps: directing a monocular camera from a point above the road onto the road with an angle of aperture that captures a section of the road from above, recording at least a first image of the passing vehicle by the camera at a first moment in time, recording at least a second image of the passing vehicle by the camera at a second moment in time, generating a movement vector image of the vehicle from an analysis of the optical flow between the first and the second image, and creating the height profile of the vehicle from the movement vector image.
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G08G 1/04 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande utilisant des détecteurs optiques ou ultrasonores
95.
METHOD FOR MEASURING A HEIGHT PROFILE OF A VEHICLE PASSING ON A ROAD
A method for measuring a height profile of a vehicle passing on a road, said method comprising the following steps: directing a monocular camera from a point above the road onto the road with an angle of aperture that captures a section of the road from above, recording at least a first image of the passing vehicle by means of the camera at a first moment in time, recording at least a second image of the passing vehicle by means of the camera at a second moment in time, generating a movement vector image of the vehicle from an analysis of the optical flow between the first and the second image, and creating the height profile of the vehicle from the movement vector image.
G01B 11/245 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes en utilisant plusieurs transducteurs fixes fonctionnant simultanément
G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
96.
Methods for prolonging battery life in toll transponders
A transponder, such as an electronic toll transponder, is configured to recognize when it is being subjected to consistent and repeated trigger signals over an extended period of time and, in response, the transponder enters a reduced-responsiveness state. In the reduced-responsiveness state, the transponder may only intermittently respond to detected trigger signals. The transponder may recognize when the repeated trigger signal situation has been resolved and then return to normal responsiveness.
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
97.
METHODS FOR PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN TOLL TRANSPONDERS
A transponder, such as an electronic toll transponder, is configured to recognize when it is being subjected to consistent and repeated trigger signals over an extended period of time and, in response, the transponder enters a reduced-responsiveness state. In the reduced-responsiveness state, the transponder may only intermittently respond to detected trigger signals. The transponder may recognize when the repeated trigger signal situation has been resolved and then return to normal responsiveness.
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p.ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
G01S 13/74 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
98.
METHOD FOR ELECTRONICALLY PROCESSING A TRAFFIC OFFENSE AND ONBOARD-UNIT THEREFOR
The invention relates to a method for electronically processing a traffic violation of a vehicle, which comprises an onboard unit having a transceiver, an input device and an output device. The method includes transmitting a traffic violation message from a beacon to the transceiver of the onboard unit and outputting the traffic violation message on the output device of the onboard unit; accepting a user selection concerning two options via the input device of the onboard unit; if the user selection indicates the first option, transmitting the traffic violation message from the onboard unit to a remote central facility; if the user selection indicates the second option, generating a debit transaction related to the traffic violation and charging the debit transaction against a user account. The invention further relates to an onboard unit for carrying out the method.
H04W 12/033 - Protection de la confidentialité, p.ex. par chiffrement du plan utilisateur, p.ex. trafic utilisateur
H04W 12/069 - Authentification utilisant des certificats ou des clés pré-partagées
G08G 1/0962 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic avec un indicateur monté à l'intérieur du véhicule, p.ex. délivrant des messages vocaux
H04B 5/00 - Systèmes de transmission à induction directe, p.ex. du type à boucle inductive
99.
Method and apparatus for capturing an image of a speed-violating vehicle
Methods and devices are provided for recording images of vehicles that pass through a section between an entrance and an exit at excessive speed, comprising the following steps: capturing an entry time of a vehicle at the entrance, generating a unique object identifier for the vehicle and storing the entry time under the object identifier; tracking the movement of the vehicle, which is being continuously referenced by way of the object identifier, over the entire section using a sensor arrangement; capturing an exit time of the vehicle that is referenced by way of the object identifier at the exit; and if a comparison of the captured exit time to the stored entry time indicates a speed that exceeds a threshold value: determining an entry image stored under the object identifier or creating an exit image of the vehicle.
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G01S 13/66 - Systèmes radar de poursuite; Systèmes analogues
G08G 1/054 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse en photographiant les véhicules en excès de vitesse
G01S 13/86 - Combinaisons de systèmes radar avec des systèmes autres que radar, p.ex. sonar, chercheur de direction
100.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LENGTH OF A PATH TRAVELED BY A VEHICLE
The invention relates to a method for determining the length of a path traveled by a vehicle using an onboard unit carried by the vehicle, the unit generating a sequence of readings of the own position thereof and a related position quality index for each position reading of the sequence, comprising: extracting a set of consecutive position readings from the sequence, disregarding those position readings, the position quality indices of which fall below a predetermined first threshold value; determining a set quality index based on the number of position readings of the set or based on the position quality indices thereof; and if the set quality index exceeds a predetermined second threshold value: determining the path length based on mutual distances of consecutive position readings of the set; otherwise: determining the path length using a digital road map, which is composed of road segments having respective known segment lengths, by associating the position readings of the set with at least one road segment, and determining the path length based on the segment length of this at least one road segment.
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B60W 40/10 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés au mouvement du véhicule
