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A system and method for the acquisition of automobile traffic data through wireless networks

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In this paper, a system and method for the acquisition of automobile traffic information through wireless data networks is described, which determines traffic conditions on roadways using a plurality of mobile communication devices.
Abstract
A system and method is disclosed for the acquisition of automobile traffic information through wireless data networks. In one embodiment, the method determines traffic conditions on roadways using a plurality of mobile communication devices. Traffic data is obtained from the mobile communication devices. The traffic data is provided to the server. The traffic data is analyzed to determine the traffic conditions.

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