Nec corporation (20240185713). SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM, SIGNAL CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
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SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM, SIGNAL CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
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SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM, SIGNAL CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240185713 titled 'SIGNAL CONTROL SYSTEM, SIGNAL CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM
The patent application describes a signal control system that can acquire images of a road using a camera placed in a control target area. It includes a passability determination part to assess the passability of a road section from an intersection based on abnormalities in the camera images. The system also has a signal control part to manage traffic signal devices at intersections to prevent traffic from entering closed sections.
- The system uses camera images to determine road passability.
- It can control traffic signals to prevent traffic from entering closed road sections.
Potential Applications: - Traffic management systems - Road safety applications - Smart city infrastructure
Problems Solved: - Efficient traffic flow control - Enhanced road safety measures
Benefits: - Improved traffic management - Enhanced road safety - Reduced congestion
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Traffic Control System for Urban Areas" This technology can be used in smart cities, transportation departments, and urban planning agencies to optimize traffic flow and enhance road safety.
Prior Art: There may be existing systems that use cameras for traffic monitoring and signal control, but this specific combination of passability determination and signal control for closed road sections may be novel.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on image processing algorithms for real-time road monitoring and traffic control systems may be relevant to this technology.
Questions about Signal Control System for Road Passability:
Question 1: How does the system determine abnormalities in the camera images to assess road passability? Answer: The system likely uses image processing algorithms to detect anomalies such as obstructions or accidents in the road.
Question 2: What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale in urban areas? Answer: Challenges may include integrating the system with existing traffic infrastructure, ensuring real-time data processing, and addressing privacy concerns related to camera surveillance.
Original Abstract Submitted
a signal control system is capable of acquiring an image of a road from a camera disposed around a road in a control target area and includes a passability determination part for determining passability of a road section starting from an intersection on a basis of an abnormality in an image photographed by the camera and a signal control part for controlling a traffic signal device disposed at an intersection included in the road section so as to prevent traffic from inflowing into a closed section.
