Intelligent road infrastructure system (IRIS): systems and methods
First Claim
1. A system comprising a road side unit (RSU) network that comprises a plurality of networked RSUs spaced along a roadway, wherein each RSU comprises a processor, a communication module, and a sensing module, and the RSU network is configured to:
- a) communicate with a traffic control unit (TCU) that communicates with and manages information from a plurality of RSU networks and communicates with and is managed by a traffic control center (TCC);
b) communicate with on board units (OBUs) of a plurality of vehicles traveling on said roadway and send individually customized vehicle-specific control instructions to vehicle OBUs; and
c) provide high-resolution maps comprising lane width, lane approach, grade, and road geometry information to vehicles.
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Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS), which facilitates vehicle operations and control for connected automated vehicle highway (CAVH) systems. IRIS systems and methods provide vehicles with individually customized information and real-time control instructions for vehicle driving tasks such as car following, lane changing, and route guidance. IRIS systems and methods also manage transportation operations and management services for both freeways and urban arterials. The IRIS manages one or more of the following function categories: sensing, transportation behavior prediction and management, planning and decision making, and vehicle control. IRIS is supported by real-time wired and/or wireless communication, power supply networks, and cyber safety and security services.
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1. A system comprising a road side unit (RSU) network that comprises a plurality of networked RSUs spaced along a roadway, wherein each RSU comprises a processor, a communication module, and a sensing module, and the RSU network is configured to:
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a) communicate with a traffic control unit (TCU) that communicates with and manages information from a plurality of RSU networks and communicates with and is managed by a traffic control center (TCC); b) communicate with on board units (OBUs) of a plurality of vehicles traveling on said roadway and send individually customized vehicle-specific control instructions to vehicle OBUs; and c) provide high-resolution maps comprising lane width, lane approach, grade, and road geometry information to vehicles. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system comprising a road side unit (RSU) network that comprises a plurality of networked RSUs spaced along a roadway, wherein each RSU comprises a processor, a communication module, and a sensing module, and the RSU network is configured to:
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a) communicate with a traffic control unit (TCU) comprising a processor, a communications module, and a sensing module, wherein said TCU communicates with and manages information from a plurality of RSU networks and communicates with and is managed by a traffic control center (TCC); b) communicate with on board units (OBUs) of a plurality of vehicles traveling on said roadway and send individually customized vehicle-specific control instructions to vehicle OBUs; and c) provide high-resolution maps comprising lane width, lane approach, grade, and road geometry information to vehicles. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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