Server-Based Traffic Management for Mining Vehicle Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing traffic management systems are inadequate for managing lanes that intersect with each other and handling different types of vehicles in closed geographical terrains, such as mining locations, as they fail to coordinate movement effectively to prevent collisions and optimize productivity.
Innovation Solution
A traffic management system that receives location information and vehicle identifiers, determines the current status of vehicles, and generates and transmits traffic indicators (Right of Way, Stop, Yield, and Null) based on their proximity to lane intersections, prioritizing vehicles based on type, destination, and payload status to ensure safe and efficient movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a navigation apparatus stores map data and calculates routes locally, then route guidance can be provided, but the amount of stored data and processing burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the route calculation function from the in-vehicle navigation apparatus and relocates it to a server system. The navigation apparatus only stores minimal map data and sends route requests to the server, which returns optimized route instructions. This reduces local data storage requirements and processing burden while maintaining route guidance capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a server system as an intermediary between the navigation apparatus and the route calculation process. The server receives route requests, performs complex calculations considering traffic information, and returns results to the navigation apparatus. This mediator handles the computational complexity remotely, reducing the burden on the in-vehicle device.
2Reliability
If traffic management systems provide route guidance, then navigation is improved, but they fail to coordinate vehicle movement at lane intersections effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the traffic management system's functionality beyond simple route guidance to include real-time coordination at lane intersections. The server system monitors vehicle positions, determines right-of-way based on vehicle types and destinations, and provides intersection-specific instructions. This multi-functional approach combines navigation with active traffic coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the traffic management system continuously receives vehicle position and status information, processes this data to determine appropriate right-of-way decisions, and sends back real-time traffic indicators to vehicles approaching intersections. This closed-loop feedback enables dynamic coordination at lane intersections.
3Productivity
If vehicles travel in closed geographical terrains like mining locations, then operational control is improved, but collision prevention and productivity optimization become challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the traffic management server pre-determine right-of-way decisions and provide advance traffic indicators to vehicles approaching intersections. Vehicles receive instructions before reaching the intersection, allowing them to adjust speed and positioning proactively. This prevents collisions before they occur and optimizes traffic flow for productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for traffic management are disclosed. Location information and a vehicle identifier for a vehicle are received. A current status of the vehicle is determined. Further, it is determined whether the vehicle is located within a defined distance from a lane intersection. A traffic indicator is generated when the vehicle is located within the pre-defined distance from the lane intersection. The traffic indicator is one of a Right of Way (ROW), Stop, Yield or Null. The generated traffic signal is transmitted back to the vehicle.