METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING COMMUTER GROUPS
First Claim
1. A method of communicating information to a user of a traffic information service, the method comprising:
- receiving information identifying a route to be travelled by the user from the user;
assigning the user to at least one user group based on the information identifying the route to be travelled by the user; and
based on the assignment of the user to the at least one user group, providing information associated with the identified route to the user.
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Abstract
A commuter groups service (CGS) allows commuters to join commuter groups so that they are able to socialize while commuting. Through the commuter groups, the users may share commuting routes, traffic updates, road conditions, and other information. Group members may arrange car pools, short term riding arrangements, and may anonymously or directly contact each other. The CGS may collect group member position information, e.g. GPS information, to enable the CGS to calculate traffic conditions and to select location specific information for group members. The system may include an on-line service accessible through a computer or wireless networking device. The user may log into the CGS, create or modify a user profile, and join groups of their choosing. Groups may be associated with specific events or with getting to/from work. Commuter groups may be formed for commuters that use private vehicles and/or public transportation.
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30 Claims
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1. A method of communicating information to a user of a traffic information service, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying a route to be travelled by the user from the user; assigning the user to at least one user group based on the information identifying the route to be travelled by the user; and based on the assignment of the user to the at least one user group, providing information associated with the identified route to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of communicating information to a user of a traffic information service, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying a route to be travelled by the user from the user; and providing video information associated with the identified route to the user. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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30. A method of communicating information to a user of a traffic information service, the method comprising:
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receiving information identifying a route to be travelled by the user from the user; and providing advertising information associated with the identified route to the user.
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