Integrated imaging and GPS network monitors remote object movement. Browser interface displays objects and detectors. Database stores object position movement. Cameras detect objects and generate image signal. Internet provides selectable connection between system controller and various cameras according to object positions.

Integrated network for monitoring remote objects

A system for providing traffic information to a plurality of mobile users connected to a network. The system comprises a plurality of traffic monitors, each comprising at least a traffic detector and a transmitter, the traffic detector generating a signal in response to vehicular traffic and the transmitter transmitting the signal. A receiver receives the signals from the traffic monitors. A computer system is connected to the receiver and is further connected to the network. The computer system in response to a request signal received from one of the users transmits in response thereto information representative of the signals transmitted by the traffic monitoring units. Alternative systems for gathering traffic information are disclosed.

System for providing traffic information

The invention relates to an apparatus for determining a tax for a vehicle including a positioning device operable to determine a plurality of vehicle positions along a route traveled by the vehicle. A memory stores geographic information defining a plurality of taxing regions through which the route of the vehicle passes. An odometer measures the distance traveled by the vehicle. A processor is coupled to the positioning device, the memory and the odometer. The processor receives vehicle positions from the positioning device, geographic information from the memory, and optionally the measured distance from the odometer. The processor determines the tax for the vehicle in at least one taxing region through which the route of the vehicle passes in response to the vehicle positions, the geographic information, and the measured distance.

Method and apparatus for determining tax of a vehicle

Apparatus and method for determining when a vehicle (108) has arrived or departed from a planned or an unplanned stop, while minimizing or completely eliminating driver intervention. The apparatus comprises a mobile communication terminal (202) located onboard a vehicle (108) for receiving destination information, generally using wireless means, from a central facility or hub (104). A speedometer (210) also located onboard the vehicle (108) determines the speed of the vehicle and a position sensor (212) onboard the vehicle (108) determines the vehicle position. The vehicle speed and position are provided to a processor (206), also located onboard the vehicle (108), which uses the speed and position information to determine a vehicle arrival or departure from a planned or unplanned stop. The processor (206) generates an indication of the event, either arrival or departure, directly to the central facility (104), to the vehicle operator, or both.

Method and apparatus for automatic event detection in a wireless communication system

A system and method for determining a route of travel and associated mileage of a vehicle is disclosed. The system records a vehicle's identification number, location, and odometer mileage transmitted via satellite to a fixed station. The location data is provided to a processor which determines an estimated route of travel by said vehicle using a routing program. The estimated route is comprised of a plurality of position segments, each position segment having a corresponding mileage and average expected speed. The route of travel may be checked for accuracy by comparing the estimated route mileage to the odometer mileage. If a significant difference is found, a diagnostic procedure is performed which attempts to correct the mismatch by evaluating alternate routes of travel. If the alternative route mileage agrees with the actual odometer miles within a predetermined threshold, the new route and associated mileage is used as the "true" route taken by the vehicle. The diagnostic procedure can also identify position segments where the vehicle appeared to be traveling much slower or faster than the average speed for that position segment. The mileage difference can then be allocated proportionally to each identified suspect position segment to provide an accurate estimate of the miles driven within the predetermined jurisdiction. Once the route of travel has been verified, the mileage traveled by the vehicle can be accurately determined and used for various computations. For example, state fuel-taxes may be accurately calculated from the mileage information.

System and method for determining vehicle travel routes and mileage

In the proposed method of determining toll charges for vehicles using a traffic route, a radiolocation system is used to compare a vehicle's geographical location continuously with the geographical location of virtual collection points The virtual collection points are formed by data acquisition sectors extending over predetermined distances in the direction of each route

Method of determining toll charges for vehicles using a traffic route

With the proposed method and system for determining toll charges for traffic routes and areas, toll charges are calculated with the aid of a device installed in the vehicle on the basis of positional and tariff data. The data are then transmitted via a data transmission system to a central point, with the possibility of verification of the appropriate charge.

Method and system for determining toll charges for traffic routes and/or areas

Bei einem Verfahren zur Ermittlung von Gebuhren fur die Nutzung von Verkehrswegen durch Fahrzeuge wird die geographische Position eines Fahrzeugs laufend mit Hilfe von Funkortung ermittelt und mit geographischen Positionen von virtuellen Erhebungsstellen verglichen. Die virtuellen Erhebungsstellen werden dabei von Erfassungsabschnitten gebildet, die sich uber vorgegebene Langen in Richtung des jeweiligen Verkehrsweges erstrecken.

Verfahren zur ermittlung von gebühren für die nutzung von verkehrswegen durch fahrzeuge

Bei einem Verfahren und einer Anordnung zur Ermittlung von Nutzungsgebuhren fur Verkehrswege und/oder Verkehrsflachen werden mit Hilfe einer in einem Fahrzeug befindlichen Einrichtung aufgrund von Positionsdaten und Tarifdaten Nutzungsgebuhren berechnet und uber ein Datenubertragungssystem an eine Zentralstelle ubertragen mit der Moglichkeit einer Uberprufung der ordnungsgemasen Zahlung .

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Method of determining toll charges for vehicles using a traffic route

Method and system for determining toll charges for traffic routes and/or areas

Verfahren zur ermittlung von gebühren für die nutzung von verkehrswegen durch fahrzeuge

Verfahren und anordnung zur ermittlung von nutzungsgebühren für verkehrswege und/oder verkehrsflächen

Method of and apparatus for determining charges for use of traffik routes and/or areas