DETERMINING A STATUS OF ADHERENCE TO A TRAFFIC REGULATION
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving an indication of a traffic regulation;
determining a status of adherence by a vehicle to the received traffic regulation; and
when it is determined that the vehicle is not in adherence with the traffic regulation, providing a cue indicating that the vehicle is not in adherence with the traffic regulation.
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Abstract
An indication of a traffic regulation, such as a speed limit, is transmitted to a vehicle. Equipment on the vehicle determines whether the vehicle is in adherence to the traffic regulation, and appropriate information and/or cues are provided to the driver of the vehicle. Cues can be audible, visual, mechanical (vibration), or a combination thereof. The equipment on the vehicle can be a stand alone receiver unit, a part of the vehicle, a mobile communications device, or a combination thereof.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving an indication of a traffic regulation; determining a status of adherence by a vehicle to the received traffic regulation; and when it is determined that the vehicle is not in adherence with the traffic regulation, providing a cue indicating that the vehicle is not in adherence with the traffic regulation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A processor comprising:
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an input/output portion configured to; receive an indication of a traffic regulation; and when it is determined that a vehicle is not in adherence with the traffic regulation, provide a cue indicating that the vehicle is not in adherence with the traffic regulation; a processing portion configured to; determine a speed of the vehicle; and determine a status of adherence to the received traffic regulation by a vehicle in accordance with the determined speed; and a memory portion configured to store a history of adherence status. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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