Systems and methods involving features of adaptive and/or autonomous traffic control
First Claim
1. A method for processing traffic information, the method comprising:
- at a computer with a processor and memory in communication with a data storage, to control automated traffic lights,receiving data regarding travel of vehicles associated with an intersection;
processing the data using neural network technology to recognize traffic;
performing processing using the neural network technology to recognize states of the traffic;
processing the traffic and the states of traffic using the neural network technology to memorize optimal traffic flow decisions as a function of prior experience;
determining optimal traffic flow using the neural network technology to achieve efficient traffic flow via recognition of the optimal traffic flow decisions;
enhancing the traffic type recognition using an array having a plurality of sensor inputs beyond inputs from video sensors;
processing other sensor inputs including;
a traffic radar input providing enhanced capability from transmission of various data;
detailed radar signatures of detected traffic objects independent from adverse weather or light conditions for recognition of vehicle position and vehicle type of one or more of the vehicles associated with an intersection; and
radar measurement of velocities of incoming traffic vehicles;
wherein prediction of traffic flow is enhanced for traffic light control decisions at a higher level of the neural network array, including prioritization of incoming traffic and collision-avoidance traffic light hold.
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Abstract
Systems and method are disclosed for adaptive and/or autonomous traffic control. In one illustrative implementation, there is provided a method for processing traffic information. Moreover, the method may include receiving data regarding travel of vehicles associated with an intersection, using neural network technology to recognize types and/or states of traffic, and using the neural network technology to process/determine/memorize optimal traffic flow decisions as a function of experience information. Exemplary implementations may also include using the neural network technology to achieve efficient traffic flow via recognition of the optimal traffic flow decisions.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for processing traffic information, the method comprising:
at a computer with a processor and memory in communication with a data storage, to control automated traffic lights, receiving data regarding travel of vehicles associated with an intersection; processing the data using neural network technology to recognize traffic; performing processing using the neural network technology to recognize states of the traffic; processing the traffic and the states of traffic using the neural network technology to memorize optimal traffic flow decisions as a function of prior experience; determining optimal traffic flow using the neural network technology to achieve efficient traffic flow via recognition of the optimal traffic flow decisions; enhancing the traffic type recognition using an array having a plurality of sensor inputs beyond inputs from video sensors; processing other sensor inputs including; a traffic radar input providing enhanced capability from transmission of various data; detailed radar signatures of detected traffic objects independent from adverse weather or light conditions for recognition of vehicle position and vehicle type of one or more of the vehicles associated with an intersection; and radar measurement of velocities of incoming traffic vehicles; wherein prediction of traffic flow is enhanced for traffic light control decisions at a higher level of the neural network array, including prioritization of incoming traffic and collision-avoidance traffic light hold. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for processing traffic information, the method comprising:
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at a computer with a processor and memory in communication with a data storage, to control automated traffic lights, receiving data regarding travel of vehicles associated with an intersection; processing the data using neural network technology to recognize traffic; performing processing using the neural network technology to recognize states of the traffic; processing the traffic and the states of traffic using the neural network technology to memorize optimal traffic flow decisions as a function of prior experience; determining optimal traffic flow using the neural network technology to achieve efficient traffic flow via recognition of the optimal traffic flow decisions; utilizing 2 or more layers of neural network neuron storage elements for unique recognition, classification, and traffic flow decision-making tasks wherein the unique recognition includes feeding from the low level to the higher levels of the neural network array, wherein assigned neurons are; trained to aggregate total numbers of incoming traffic vehicles; and trained to recognize position over fixed time sequences resulting in recognition of relative velocity. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for processing traffic information, the method comprising:
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at a computer with a processor and memory in communication with a data storage, to control automated traffic lights, receiving data regarding travel of vehicles associated with an intersection; processing the data using neural network technology to recognize traffic; performing processing using the neural network technology to recognize states of the traffic; processing the traffic and the states of traffic using the neural network technology to memorize optimal traffic flow decisions as a function of prior experience; determining optimal traffic flow using the neural network technology to achieve efficient traffic flow via recognition of the optimal traffic flow decisions; utilizing 2 or more layers of neural network neuron storage elements for one or more of recognition, classification, and traffic flow decision-making tasks; wherein the classification includes compiling aggregate traffic information as a function of neurons assigned to first-level data of the neural network array including one or more of; processing weight of traffic within each zone; processing data regarding vehicle occupancy; and using composite weighting of all such inputs for higher level traffic flow decision-making. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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