Distribution of traffic and transit information

Details Distribution of traffic and transit information Distribution of traffic and transit information

2005-01-18

2005-01-18

Nguyen, Tan Q. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Traffic analysis or control of surface vehicle

C701S119000, C340S905000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06845316

ABSTRACT:
An electronic distribution apparatus for distributing traffic and transit information is provided. The central feature of the system is an application that allows both automated and direct input of information related to traffic and transit into at least one structured database and distribution of information specific to an individual from that database via electronic distribution. Specifically, a user can indicate a personal preference for customized information about a particular section of town and a particular transit route, and a time for daily delivery and an electronic device for reception of the customized traffic and transit information. Transit information can refer to information about buses and/or trains, including on-time performance gathered from systems that utilize global positioning satellite systems to track the movements of transit vehicles. Electronic distribution can refer to text and numeric information delivered, for example, by electronic mail, digital pagers, cellular-enabled personal computers, text-capable cell phones and text-to-voice applications. Automated input of traffic and transit data includes speed sensor loops, global positioning satellite systems of transit vehicles, and automated cellular phone location information. A processor is programmed to prepare or process traffic-related data that is stored for later access and dissemination of requested traffic information to the requesting individual using an apparatus and at a time selected by the individual.

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