Abstract:
In the example embodiments as described herein there is at least a method and apparatus to perform operations including monitoring probe data of car and truck traffic on at least one road segment including more than one lane; based on the monitoring, determining that an occurrence of a traffic jam ahead of the car and truck traffic on the at least one road segment is probable or occurring; and in response to the determining, selectively notifying at least one of a car and truck of the traffic of required or prohibited changes to at least one of their position and speed on the at least one road segment to prevent an occurrence of a traffic jam on the at least one road segment.
Abstract:
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for defining a geo-defense area related to presence of a roadworker entity. In this regard, a roadwork event related to a roadwork zone region of a road segment is identified based at least in part on one or more probe apparatuses traveling along the road segment. Furthermore, presence of at least one roadworker entity within the roadwork zone region is detected based at least in part on sensor data from the one or more probe apparatuses. Based at least on part on map data related to the roadwork zone region and location data related to the roadworker entity, a geo-defense area related to the roadworker entity is defined. Additionally, an indication of the geo-defense area is provided to one or more autonomous vehicles to facilitate navigation of the one or more autonomous vehicles along the road segment.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein may provide a method for management of vehicles at intersections. Methods may include: receiving probe data from probe apparatuses proximate an intersection between two or more road segments; identifying a first vehicle approaching the intersection from the probe data; determining, for the first vehicle approaching the intersection, a safe stop distance, where the safe stop distance includes a distance to stop the first vehicle from a current speed of the first vehicle; generating a warning message in response to the safe stop distance of the first vehicle being greater than a distance of the first vehicle from the intersection; and providing the warning message to one or more other vehicles approaching, at, or within the intersection, where the warning message provides an indication that the first vehicle cannot safely stop before entering the intersection.
Abstract:
System and methods for systems for special vehicle detection and notifications. Connected vehicle probe and sensor data is acquired and processed to detect the presence of a special vehicle using one or more machine learning models. Attributes are determined for the special vehicle based on additional information. An informational message/notification is composed and sent to vehicles in the vicinity of the special vehicle. Warnings may be provided for how to maneuver vehicles around the special vehicle.
Abstract:
An approach is provided for identifying and characterizing mobile work zones (e.g., roadway striping, pothole filling, tree trimming, etc.). The approach, for example, involves processing probe data at a lane level to determine at least one forward forming shockwave associated with a congestion front of a mobile roadwork zone on at least one lane. The approach also involves providing data indicating the mobile roadwork zone as an output. The approach further involves determining a propagation rate of the mobile roadwork zone. The approach further involves determining a congestion recovery speed, where the congestion is caused by the mobile roadwork zone.
Abstract:
A vehicle platoon control system performs techniques for controlling a platoon of vehicles through an intersection. The platoon of vehicles is controlled through receiving location data for at least a first vehicle of the platoon of vehicles, map matching the location data for the first vehicle to a road network, identifying an intersection in the road network in response to the matched location data, determining a time period for the intersection, calculating a distance to the intersection for a second vehicle of the platoon of vehicles, calculating a travel time based on the distance to the intersection for the second vehicle of the platoon of vehicles, performing a comparison of the time period for the intersection to the travel time for the second vehicle, and generating a platoon command in response to the comparison.
Abstract:
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to estimate the location of a vehicle based at least in part upon two or more road signs that are depicted by one or more images captured by one or more image capture devices onboard the vehicle. By relying at least in part upon the two or more road signs, the location of the vehicle may be refined or otherwise estimated with enhanced accuracy, such as in instances in which there is an inability to maintain a line-of-sight with the satellites of a satellite positioning system or otherwise in instances in which the location estimated based upon reliance on satellite or radio signals is considered insufficient. As a result, the vehicle may be navigated in a more informed and reliable manner and the relationship of the vehicle to other vehicles may be determined with greater confidence.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for determining a cause of a change in driver assistance capability may be based on probe data generated by a mobile device or vehicle. The probe data is matched to a path segment. A cause of the change in driver assistance capability for the path segment is determined based on the probe data matched to the path segment. A geographic database record including the cause of the change in the driver assistance capability is output.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for vehicle routing may be based on wireless network performance data. A vehicle route includes one or more path segments included in the route based on the wireless performance data. The vehicle route may be updated based on updated wireless performance data. Driving assistance features of a vehicle may be enabled by the wireless performance data, and different driving assistance features may be enabled or disabled on the vehicle route according to changes in wireless performance data. As the vehicle traverses the route, the driving assistance features may be enabled or disabled based on the wireless performance data for the path segment. The vehicle route may be updated to continue to enable a set of the driving assistance features.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for vehicle parking navigation and communication is described. Between a mobile device and a parking server, a first communication link is established. First parking data is received over the first communication link. A parking request including a parking facility identifier is received and a short range communication network is identified, at least in part in response to the parking facility identifier. Between the mobile device and the parking server, a second communication link is established for the short range communication network. Second parking data is received over the second communication link. The first parking data and second parking data may be combined.