System and Method for Connecting Traffic Intersections

摘要

A system and method are provided for connecting intersections, to enable two-way wireless communication between a cloud-based traffic operations service and new and existing traffic cabinet hardware using “connected intersection” technology. By providing hardware in existing (or new) traffic control cabinets that can communicate wirelessly with a cloud-based traffic operations system, customers can enhance and upgrade legacy traffic networks using existing IT infrastructure (i.e. servers, hard drives, etc.) or existing communication networks. The connected intersection technology further provides software functionalities including real-time alerts, connectivity between existing cabinets and central systems, and signal timing-plan management for customers that lack an existing central system.

主权项

1. A system for enabling wireless communication with a traffic control cabinet, the system comprising:
a cabinet adaptor device comprising at least one interface with a communication bus within the cabinet for communicating with at least one of a traffic controller, a monitor unit, terminal and facilities, and detectors in the cabinet; and a communications hub coupled to the cabinet adaptor device, the communications hub comprising a wireless network interface and an application programming interface for enabling remote communications to and from the system and for interacting with the at least one of the traffic controller, the monitor unit, the terminal and facilities, and the detectors in the cabinet.