Systems and methods for monitoring and/or controlling traffic
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1. A method of relieving traffic comprising the steps of:
- receiving a plurality of wireless signals from a plurality of communication devices in each of a plurality of vehicles containing data indicating a position and a status,placing an icon for each vehicle on a map indicating the position and status,refreshing the map with updated positions and status at a pre-determined rate, andwirelessly broadcasting the map.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for reducing the amount of traffic on the road. These include a communication device in each of a plurality of automobiles sending signals to a central server of each automobile'"'"'s position and status. The central server then places an icon for each automobile on an interactive map indicating its position and status. The map is then broadcast back to each automobile where the drivers can see the other automobiles on the road. A government agency can also receive the map to control traffic signals in a more effective manner.
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1. A method of relieving traffic comprising the steps of:
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receiving a plurality of wireless signals from a plurality of communication devices in each of a plurality of vehicles containing data indicating a position and a status, placing an icon for each vehicle on a map indicating the position and status, refreshing the map with updated positions and status at a pre-determined rate, and wirelessly broadcasting the map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of relieving traffic comprising steps of:
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receiving a plurality of wireless signals from a plurality of cellular telephones in each of a plurality of vehicles containing data indicating a position and a status, placing an icon for each vehicle on a map indicating the position and status, refreshing the map with updated positions and status at a pre-determined rate, and wirelessly broadcasting the map. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of locating people and vehicles comprising steps of:
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receiving a plurality of wireless signals from a plurality of communication devices containing data indicating a position and a status, placing an icon for each communication device on a map indicating the position and status, refreshing the map with updated positions and status at a pre-determined rate, and wirelessly broadcasting the map.
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