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Traffic consolidation based on vehicle destination

  • US 9,378,602 B2
  • Filed: 04/15/2014
  • Issued: 06/28/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing navigation information for a control server, comprising:

  • a control server, including a processor, receiving two or more travel requests, wherein each travel request is from a different vehicle;

    the control server analyzing the two or more travel requests;

    the control server comparing a first portion of a first travel request with a second portion of a second travel request, wherein the first travel request is associated with a first vehicle and the second travel request is associated with a second vehicle;

    the control server determining whether a similarity exists between at least two of the travel requests, wherein a similarity exists if the first portion and the second portion compare successfully, and wherein the similarity is a common destination;

    the control server determining a similar route for the vehicles associated with the at least two or similar travel requests;

    the control server creating instructions to consolidate the vehicles, with the similar routes, into spatial proximity while traveling in the traffic control system; and

    the control server sending the instructions to the vehicles with the similar routes, wherein the instructions cause the vehicles to travel in a common position while on the roadway.

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