Glydways Inc. (20240319749). TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM simplified abstract
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Peter Robert Williams of Belmont CA (US)
Patrick Kessler of San Francisco CA (US)
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240319749 titled 'TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The abstract of the patent application describes a system that includes autonomous vehicles, interconnected roadways, and a management system. The vehicles are designed to cooperate with each other or an area controller, while the management system receives transport requests and assigns vehicles to fulfill them.
- Autonomous vehicles that cooperate with each other or an area controller
- Interconnected roadways for transportation
- Management system that receives and assigns transport requests
- Vehicles transport individuals from start points to destinations
- System designed to optimize transportation efficiency
Potential Applications: - Urban transportation systems - Ride-sharing services - Automated delivery services
Problems Solved: - Traffic congestion - Efficient transportation allocation - Improved mobility for individuals
Benefits: - Reduced travel times - Lower carbon emissions - Enhanced transportation network efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Urban Transportation System" This technology can be utilized by transportation companies, municipalities, and logistics firms to optimize their operations and improve customer service.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to autonomous vehicles, transportation management systems, and smart city technologies to understand the prior art landscape.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the fields of transportation engineering, artificial intelligence, and urban planning may be conducting studies on the optimization of autonomous vehicle systems and transportation networks.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this system improve traffic flow in urban areas? 2. What safety measures are in place to ensure the smooth operation of autonomous vehicles in this system?
Original Abstract Submitted
a system includes at least partially autonomous vehicles, at least partially separated interconnected roadways, and a management system. each of the vehicles is configured to cooperate with another vehicle or an area controller. the management system is configured to receive requests to transport, which may have respective start points and respective destinations. additionally, the management system is configured, responsive to receiving the request, to assign a vehicle to fulfill the request. the assigned vehicle is configured to transport a person from the respective start point, at least in part via the interconnected roadways, to the respective destination.
