VIRTUAL TRANSPORTATION STANDS

摘要

Described herein is a framework for coordinating transportation. In accordance with one implementation, the framework creates or selects a virtual transportation stand in response to a commuter request. The virtual transportation stand may be created or selected based at least in part on current location information associated with a mobile device. Information associated with the virtual transportation stand may then be provided to the commuter mobile device and a vehicle notification device. The virtual transportation stand may further be removed if it is no longer in demand.

主权项

1. A method of coordinating transportation, comprising:
receiving a commuter request and current location information associated with a commuter mobile device; retrieving, from one or more data sources, data source information including weather information, traffic information, maps, traffic regulations, or a combination thereof; creating or selecting a virtual transportation stand based at least in part on the current location information and the data source information; providing, to the commuter mobile device and a vehicle notification device, information associated with the virtual transportation stand; and if no demand exists for the virtual transportation stand, removing the virtual transportation stand.