System and method for providing traffic notifications to mobile devices

摘要

A system and method for providing traffic notifications to mobile devices is provided. The system obtains device data from a plurality of mobile devices within a similar area, gathered using, e.g., a GPS system. According to the speed that the mobile devices are travelling and the location of the similar area, traffic events can be identified and other mobile devices notified to provide dynamic updates as traffic situations change. Follow up notifications can be provided to update the user regarding the progress of traffic congestion, detours can be suggested, and various alerts provided. The mobile device may be connected to or part of a vehicle and leverage the notification system to provide different types of alerts and to notify users using various mechanisms.

主权项

1. A method for providing traffic notifications, said method comprising:
determining at least one mobile device approaching a zone comprising traffic congestion; sending a notification of said traffic congestion to said at least one mobile device approaching that zone; tracking over time, the location of said at least one mobile device approaching that zone; and; updating the at least one mobile device approaching that zone regarding the progress of the traffic congestion indicated in said notification by sending at least one follow up notification provided prior to said traffic congestion being cleared.