Route evaluation system
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1. A route evaluation system comprising:
- a processor operatively coupled to a memory;
a database accessible by the processor and including roadway data pertaining to a geographical area;
a first routine, the first routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to obtain selected roadway data from the database;
a second routine, the second routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the roadway data;
a third routine, the third routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route; and
a fourth routine, the fourth routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to compare the set of route navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle.
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Abstract
A route evaluation system includes a processor, a computer readable memory and a database that stores roadway data pertaining to a route. A first routine is arranged to obtain selected roadway data from the database. A second routine is arranged to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the roadway data. A third routine is arranged to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route. A fourth routine is arranged to compare the set of navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle.
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1. A route evaluation system comprising:
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a processor operatively coupled to a memory;
a database accessible by the processor and including roadway data pertaining to a geographical area;
a first routine, the first routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to obtain selected roadway data from the database;
a second routine, the second routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the roadway data;
a third routine, the third routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route; and
a fourth routine, the fourth routine stored in the memory and executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to compare the set of route navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A software program for use in a route evaluation system, the software program comprising:
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a set of vehicle maneuverability parameters stored on a first computer readable medium;
a set of roadway data stored on a second computer readable medium;
a first routine stored on a third computer readable medium, the first routine executable by a processor and arranged to access the set of roadway data and to determine a route from an origin to a destination based on the set of roadway data; and
a second routine stored on the third computer readable medium, the second routine executable by the processor and arranged to calculate a set of route navigation parameters based on the roadway data for the route, the set of route navigation parameters indicative of the suitability of the route. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A software program for use in a route evaluation system, the software program comprising:
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a first routine stored on a computer readable medium, the first routine executable by a processor and arranged to direct the processor to access a set of roadway data stored in a database and arranged to determine a route from an origin to a destination based on the set of roadway data; and
a second routine stored on a computer readable medium, the second routine executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to determine a set of route navigation parameters based on the set of roadway data pertaining to the route, the set of route navigation parameters indicative of a suitability of the route. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system comprising:
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a vehicle;
a processor operatively coupled to a memory;
a set of roadway data stored on a first computer readable medium;
a first routine stored on a second computer readable medium, the first routine executable by the computer and arranged to direct the processor to obtain selected roadway data from the set of roadway data;
a second routine stored on the second computer readable medium, the second routine executable by the computer and arranged to direct the processor to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the selected roadway data;
a third routine stored on the second computer readable medium, the third routine executable by the computer and arranged to direct the processor to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route; and
a fourth routine stored on the second computer readable medium, the fourth routine executable by the computer and arranged to direct the processor to compare the set of navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle also includes a communication device adapted to communicate with the processor. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A dispatch system comprising:
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a processor operatively coupled to a memory;
a communication device operatively coupled to the processor and adapted to communicate with a vehicle;
a set of roadway data stored on a first computer readable medium;
a first routine stored on a second computer readable medium, the first routine executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to obtain selected roadway data from the set of roadway data;
a second routine stored on the second computer readable medium, the second routine executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to determine a route from an origin to a destination based at least in part on the selected roadway data;
a third routine stored on the second computer readable medium, the third routine executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to compute a set of navigation parameters for the route;
a fourth routine stored on the second computer readable medium, the fourth routine executable by the processor and arranged to direct the processor to compare the set of navigation parameters to at least one vehicle maneuverability parameter of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A method of evaluating a route comprising:
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defining a geographical area on a computer;
retrieving roadway data from a database for the geographical area;
creating a route from an origin to a destination within the geographical area;
evaluating a navigation parameter of the route;
comparing the navigation parameter of the route to a vehicle maneuverability parameter of a vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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