ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA DETECTOR
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1. A method of detecting anomalous phenomena in a transit system, the method comprising:
- obtaining, over a period of time, data from a plurality of data sources of the transit system;
for each data source of the plurality of data sources, defining a range of data values indicative of normal operation of the transit system, based on data values obtained for the data source over the period of time;
subsequent to defining the range of data values for each data source of the plurality of data sources, obtaining additional data from a particular data source of the plurality of data sources;
comparing, using a processing unit, a value of the additional data from the particular data source to the corresponding defined range of data values for the particular data source;
determining, based on the comparison, that an anomalous event has occurred in the transit system;
in response to determining the occurrence of the anomalous event in the transit system, determining, from a plurality of predetermined response plans, a response plan to implement; and
sending at least one message in accordance with the determined response plan to implement.
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Abstract
Techniques are disclosed that utilize various devices, sensors, and/or systems as data points in a transportation system to establish normal operation of the transportation system and determine when one or more of the devices, sensors, and/or systems provides anomalous data indicative of a problem in the transportation system. Identifying a problem and/or implementing a solution can then be partially or fully automated, to help ensure a quick response and minimal disruption in service.
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1. A method of detecting anomalous phenomena in a transit system, the method comprising:
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obtaining, over a period of time, data from a plurality of data sources of the transit system; for each data source of the plurality of data sources, defining a range of data values indicative of normal operation of the transit system, based on data values obtained for the data source over the period of time; subsequent to defining the range of data values for each data source of the plurality of data sources, obtaining additional data from a particular data source of the plurality of data sources; comparing, using a processing unit, a value of the additional data from the particular data source to the corresponding defined range of data values for the particular data source; determining, based on the comparison, that an anomalous event has occurred in the transit system; in response to determining the occurrence of the anomalous event in the transit system, determining, from a plurality of predetermined response plans, a response plan to implement; and sending at least one message in accordance with the determined response plan to implement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer comprising:
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a communication interface configured to obtain, over a period of time, data from a plurality of data sources of a transit system; a memory; and a processing unit communicatively coupled with the communication interface and the memory, the processing unit configured to; for each data source of the plurality of data sources, define a range of data values indicative of normal operation of the transit system, based on data values obtained for the data source over the period of time via the communication interface; subsequent to defining the range of data values for each data source of the plurality of data sources, obtain additional data from a particular data source of the plurality of data sources via the communication interface; compare a value of the additional data from the particular data source to the corresponding defined range of data values for the particular data source; determine, based on the comparison, that an anomalous event has occurred in the transit system; in response to determining the occurrence of the anomalous event in the transit system, determine, from a plurality of predetermined response plans, a response plan to implement; and send, via the communication interface, at least one message in accordance with the determined response plan to implement. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon for detecting anomalous phenomena in a transit system, the instructions comprising computer code for:
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obtaining, over a period of time, data from a plurality of data sources of the transit system; for each data source of the plurality of data sources, defining a range of data values indicative of normal operation of the transit system, based on data values obtained for the data source over the period of time; subsequent to defining the range of data values for each data source of the plurality of data sources, obtaining additional data from a particular data source of the plurality of data sources; comparing a value of the additional data from the particular data source to the corresponding defined range of data values for the particular data source; determining, based on the comparison, that an anomalous event has occurred in the transit system; in response to determining the occurrence of the anomalous event in the transit system, determining, from a plurality of predetermined response plans, a response plan to implement; and sending at least one message in accordance with the determined response plan to implement. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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