Smart roadside system for driver assistance and safety warnings: framework and applications

Sensors (Basel). 2011;11(8):7420-36. doi: 10.3390/s110807420. Epub 2011 Jul 25.

Abstract

The use of newly emerging sensor technologies in traditional roadway systems can provide real-time traffic services to drivers through Telematics and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITSs). This paper introduces a smart roadside system that utilizes various sensors for driver assistance and traffic safety warnings. This paper shows two road application models for a smart roadside system and sensors: a red-light violation warning system for signalized intersections, and a speed advisory system for highways. Evaluation results for the two services are then shown using a micro-simulation method. In the given real-time applications for drivers, the framework and certain algorithms produce a very efficient solution with respect to the roadway type features and sensor type use.

Keywords: ITS (Intelligent Traffic Systems); infrastructure-based sensor; smart roadside server; vehicle sensor.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic / prevention & control
  • Algorithms
  • Automobile Driving*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Models, Statistical
  • Safety*
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation*