Departure Time Prediction Based on V2V and V2I Communication

Technology: Method & system for detecting traffic related variables parameters;

Industry: Transport Service Providers & etc.; Applications: Transport Route Analysis system;

Market: The global traffic management system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% during 2023-2033.

In the present era, there are various traffic prediction techniques that are implemented related to route planning, navigation and other mobility services to avoid heavy traffic & congestion.
By literature survey, there are various sensing infrastructure deployed to monitor traffic flow & other details, however, such prior arts failed to address the issues related to predict departure time for a travel plan with a scheduled arrival time at a defined destination.
Hence, there is a need to address the above challenges.

The present invention describes a method for detecting traffic related variables and parameters from a combination of different moving vehicles & stationary Wi-Fi sensor devices.
In this instant, the traffic related attributes (a 1st set of device attributes & a 2nd set of device attributes) are collected by the on-board unit installed on plurality of monitoring vehicle & Wi-Fi sensor device(s) installed or positioned on static locations along the corridor.
Further, the received 1st and 2nd set of device attributes are processed to estimate a traffic state data of the corridor which is stored with respect to a time stamp & location.
The claimed subject matter utilizes the stored traffic state data to predict a departure time on receiving a user query regarding leaving an origin location for arriving at a destination location at a desired destination arrival time.
The operation of the present invention is depicted with an example in smart chart:

Herein, such prediction of departure time helps user to schedule their travel plan based on the traffic state data to efficiently utilize their available time & ensures minimum wastage of time caused by lengthening or shortening travel time due to congestion/traffic on roads.

Technical Perspective:

Utilizes inbuilt variety of sensors: The sensor comprises a WIFI-MAC sensor, an accelerometer, gyroscope sensor, and GPS sensor & etc. used for implementing the patented system.
Utilizes variety of Electronic Devices to provide the feasible time for a successful travel plan : The user device may be a portable computer, notebook PC, Mobile phone, handheld device & etc.
Provides the prediction of departure time : The user is benefited to schedule their travel plan based on the traffic state data to efficiently utilize their available time & ensures minimum wastage of time caused by lengthening or shortening travel time due to congestion/traffic on roads.

Industrial Perspective:

The Patented Technology can be easily applicable/implemented in the vehicles such as four wheelers, three wheelers and two wheelers, etc.

Prof. Bhargava Rama Chilukuri

Department of Civil Engineering

TRL-7

System prototype demonstrated in operational environment;

Technology Transfer