Distributed, roadside-based real-time ID recognition system and method
First Claim
1. A method for identification (ID) recognition via a mobile unit equipped with sensor detection hardware and an intersection controller equipped with sensor processing software, the method comprising:
- invoking the sensor detection hardware of the mobile unit for obtaining sensor data;
determining location information for the mobile unit in response to the sensor detection hardware obtaining the sensor data;
wirelessly transmitting by the mobile unit to one or more intersection controllers, the obtained sensor data and the location information;
wirelessly receiving at a particular intersection controller the sensor data and the location information transmitted by the mobile unit;
invoking the sensor processing software at the particular intersection controller for analyzing the received sensor data and outputting ID recognition information; and
storing in a data store coupled to the particular intersection controller, the output ID recognition information in association with the location information.
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Abstract
A comprehensive ID recognition system including mobile units equipped with sensor detection hardware for obtaining sensor data. The sensor data is forwarded to a nearby intersection controller equipped with sensor processing software. The intersection controller processes the sensor data for ID recognition, and transmits real-time alerts to the mobile unit if the recognized ID has been flagged for such alerts. The mobile ID recognition data and/or analysis results may then be stored on a local, city, or regional basis, in varying levels of detail.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for identification (ID) recognition via a mobile unit equipped with sensor detection hardware and an intersection controller equipped with sensor processing software, the method comprising:
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invoking the sensor detection hardware of the mobile unit for obtaining sensor data;
determining location information for the mobile unit in response to the sensor detection hardware obtaining the sensor data;
wirelessly transmitting by the mobile unit to one or more intersection controllers, the obtained sensor data and the location information;
wirelessly receiving at a particular intersection controller the sensor data and the location information transmitted by the mobile unit;
invoking the sensor processing software at the particular intersection controller for analyzing the received sensor data and outputting ID recognition information; and
storing in a data store coupled to the particular intersection controller, the output ID recognition information in association with the location information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for identification (ID) recognition via a mobile unit equipped with sensor detection hardware and a roadside controller equipped with sensor processing software, the method comprising:
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invoking the sensor detection hardware of the mobile unit for obtaining sensor data;
wirelessly transmitting by the mobile unit to one or more roadside controllers, the obtained sensor data;
wirelessly receiving at a particular roadside controller the sensor data transmitted by the mobile unit;
invoking the sensor processing software at the particular roadside controller for searching a notification criteria database for a match of the sensor data with stored ID indicia; and
wirelessly transmitting a notification to the mobile unit responsive to the match. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An identification (ID) recognition system comprising:
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a mobile unit including;
a sensor detection hardware obtaining sensor data;
a global positioning system unit obtaining location of the mobile unit in response to the obtained sensor data; and
a wireless interface for wirelessly transmitting the obtained sensor data and the location information; and
an intersection controller in communication with the mobile unit, the intersection controller including;
a wireless interface for wirelessly receiving the sensor data and the location information transmitted by the mobile unit;
a processor;
a memory operably coupled to the processor and storing sensor data processing instructions, the processor being operable to execute the sensor data processing instructions and output ID recognition information; and
a data store storing the ID recognition information in association with the location information.
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19. An intersection controller wirelessly receiving sensor data obtained by a mobile unit, the intersection controller comprising:
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a wireless interface for wirelessly communicating with the mobile unit;
a notification criteria database storing a plurality of ID indicia;
a processor; and
a memory operably coupled to the processor and storing program instructions therein, the processor being operable to execute the program instructions, the program instructions including;
controlling traffic signals based on predetermined conditions;
analyzing the sensor data transmitted by the mobile unit;
searching the notification criteria database for a match of the sensor data with the stored ID indicia; and
wirelessly transmitting a notification to the mobile unit responsive to the match. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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