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System and method for the acquisition of automobile traffic data through wireless networks

  • US 6,804,524 B1
  • Filed: 11/21/2000
  • Issued: 10/12/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • determining traffic conditions on roadways using a plurality of mobile communication devices comprising, obtaining traffic data from each mobile communication device of the plurality of mobile communication devices, wherein the traffic data includes a relative signal strength value;

    locating each mobile communication device;

    calculating a velocity of each mobile communication device by receiving the traffic data from each mobile communication device at a first time interval and at a second time interval;

    providing the traffic data to a web server; and

    analyzing the traffic data to determine the traffic conditions comprising, receiving a relative signal strength values at the web server from each mobile communication device;

    mapping with the web server, a geographic location of each mobile communication device to a street map using a database of cell locations; and

    counting a number of mobile communication devices passing a point during a certain time period.

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