Method of creating a virtual traffic network

Details Method of creating a virtual traffic network Method of creating a virtual traffic network

2003-06-30

2010-11-16

Tran, Khoi (Department: 3664)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Navigation

Employing position determining equipment

C701S207000, C701S117000, C701S206000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07835858

ABSTRACT:
A computer-implemented method of creating a virtual traffic network includes inputting map data representing a road system, inputting flow data related to traffic flow on the road system and integrating the map data and the flow data to produce a virtual traffic network representing traffic conditions on the road system.

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