2473 results about "Public transport" patented technology

System and method for providing access to multiple wireless service providers (WSPs) on a shared network infrastructure. The system includes a plurality of access points (APs) coupled to a network which may be distributed in airports, mass-transit stations, businesses, etc. The network may couple to a wide area network, such as the Internet. Each AP may include a plurality of virtual APs (VAPs), each corresponding to a WSP. A portable computing device (PCD) of a user stores identification information indicating a WSP of a plurality of possible WSPs, and which may include an access level of the user. Each AP "listens for" or detects identification information associated with numerous WSPs. When the AP receives the identification information from the PCD, it determines the VAP / WSP for the PCD using the identification information. Network access is then provided to the PCD through the determined WSP at the determined access level.

A mobile backhaul inter-mesh communication point forms an interface between a wireless mesh network on a first level and a wireless mesh network on a second, higher bandwidth, level. The two wireless networks are differentiated, e.g., by causing the mesh networks to be formed using different spectra, protocols or coding, or antennae. The mobile intra-mesh communication point functions as an access point in the lower level mesh network and as a relay point in the upper level mesh network. Utilizing mobile inter-mesh communication points facilitates deployment of wireless network access points while enabling the location of access points to follow the concentration of network users. Mobile inter-mesh communication points may be deployed in personal vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, public transportation vehicles such as busses, trains, and aircraft, emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances, and many other types of vehicles.

A public transportation system includes control by highly distributed communications, ultra-light transit vehicles suspended from single or dual rails and powered by electricity. The electric power supplied independently and supplemented by wind generators and solar panels. The transit vehicles, are suitable to transport from one to four persons. The system includes a plurality interconnected rails with main conduits and station conduits to provide non-stop transportation from one station to another station.

The Improved Mobile Digital Video Recorder (IMDVR) system is a ruggedized, multiple camera video and audio recording system that is installed within a public transit vehicle to record, store, and manage an integrated data stream of data captured within and exterior to the transit vehicle. The system is focused on multiple person vehicles and the capture of an integrated data stream for use in transit security, liability, and evidentiary processes.

A gateway for mobile access includes a foreign agent that receives user profile data and session state data from a home authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) system of a mobile node, and a dynamic packet filter that performs multi-layer filtering based on the user profile data. The foreign agent transfers a session from a first network to a second network without session interruption, using the session state data, when the mobile node moves from the first network to the second network. The packet filter permits Internet access by the mobile node without passing Internet data requested by the mobile node through the first network. The mobility access gateway may be used in combination with a GPS signal receiver to provide Internet access to passengers of a mass transit vehicle and to propagate GPS location data to the Internet for tracking the mass transit vehicle.

A light emitting diode lighting device and system that can be used for illuminating the interior and / or exterior of vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, signage or buildings is provided. It includes a voltage feedback constant current power supply circuitry and high power LEDs. The printed circuit assemblies are firmly mounted onto a continuous or semi-continuous mounting channel case that also works as a heat sink. By this means, it not only increases the reliability of the LED lighting tube but also it provides sufficient heat dissipation capability for the heat generated by the LEDs. Since the operating temperature of the LEDs is controlled and stays in cool condition, it dramatically increases the LED's lifetime and efficiency. The end caps of this LED lighting device are fully compatible with existing conventional fluorescent light fixtures and can directly replace those fluorescent lighting tubes in vehicles, mass-transit, watercrafts, aircrafts, signage or buildings with minimal modifications.

A virtual smartcard and methods for creating the same are provided. A virtual smartcard is a set of computer-implemented processes, associated with an individual, which simulate the behavior of a physical smartcard or other authentication token containing a hardware security module. In one embodiment, a computer receives credential data derived from the physical credential and authentication data pertinent to the individual such as a biometric imprint, and creates a virtual smartcard by storing the credential data in association with the authentication data in a network storage. The credential data may later be used for identification and encryption purposes upon the individual providing the authentication data to the network storage, even if the physical credential itself has been lost. Thus, the virtual smartcard provides a network-based method for backing up a passport, driver's license, credit card, public transportation card, or other such identification card or device.

A dual interface SIM card adaptor is described for use with an existing SIM card slot that provides a dual interface electronic information storage card. The dual interface SIM card carrier comprises a flexible printed circuit board, a mini-sized SIM card, a housing to house the mini-sized SIM card, and a cap to affix the mini-sized SIM card in place. The mini-sized SIM card has dimensions that are less than the dimensions for a typical SIM card. The mini-sized SIM card is separable from a carrier that holds the mini-sized SIM card and an antenna. The adaptor is inserted into the SIM card slot in a mobile handset for contact electronic communication, such as wireless telecom, and for contactless electronic communication, such as public transportation, payment and RFID. Contactless communication can be carried out by RFID, Near Field Communication or bar codes.

The invention disclosed provides a driver monitoring and scoring system that detects and alerts the driver of erratic movements in order to redirect the attention of the driver so the driver can correct the poor driving. The system has the capability to record the instances of driving behavior and report them either immediately via a wireless network or from stored memory. The invention also displays a scoring system where the driver loses points for erratic driving and gains points for problem free driving. The system can maintain a list of high scores sorted by driver such that the driver can strive for higher scores resulting in better driving habits. The system can be used in the vehicle of the general public or in specific cases such as monitoring of drunk driving repeat offenders or in commercial vehicles such as school buses and public transportation.

The invention discloses a carpooling system and method for matching information through a route segmenting method. The carpooling system comprises a mobile passenger terminal, a mobile driver terminal, a website platform, a car hire managing and dispatching system and a communication module, wherein the mobile passenger terminal, the mobile driver terminal, the website platform and the car hire managing and dispatching system communicate with one another through the communication module. Based on a common computing and matching method, in order to achieve matching of same-direction carpool information to the maximum extent, a vehicle route is matched by adopting a full-route coordinate segmenting way to help a passenger to match the optimal route and the predicted arrival time of a vehicle going in the same direction. The carpooling system is applied to a mobile terminal product and an Internet platform, and has a greater same-direction carpooling matching range, more optimized matching accuracy and zero error rate, thereby directly improving the carpooling matching success rate; the carpooling system has the characteristics of energy conservation, low carbon and environment friendliness, simultaneously reduces the pressure of public transport, and relieves traffic congestion to a certain extent.

A wireless communication accessory for a mobile communication device comprising: a casing that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device; a processing circuit housed within the casing and configured to process a first data; and a wireless transmitter coupled to the processing circuit, where the transmitter is configured to transmit the first data. The wireless communication accessory may further comprise a wireless receiver that is configured to receive a second data from an external wireless device. The first data may be associated with any or all of the following: payment card information for processing purchase transactions; public transportation account information for processing travel credits on public transportation systems; and access card information for gaining access into restricted areas.

An electronic device is built including a memory, a processor, and a display. The processor is configured to calculate an array of estimated travel time data from a first location to a plurality of locations within a destination area from a set of situational parameters and a set of user parameters. These situational parameters may include data such as: the location, condition, and speed limits of roads and paths; the availability of public transportation; terrain information such as elevation, slope, the presence of trails and vegetation; and weather information such as wind speed and precipitation. User parameters may include data such as: the user's mode of transportation, the user's physical abilities, and the load the user is carrying.

A system and method for providing access and / or roaming features on a network system. The network system includes a plurality of wireless and / or wired access points coupled to a network. Access points (APs) for the network may be widely distributed in various facilities, such as airports, mass-transit stations, and various businesses. The network may couple to a wide area network, such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a portable computing device (PCD) of a user may store identification information which uniquely indicates a network provider of a plurality of possible network providers. The identification information may also or instead indicate an access or privilege level of the user. Each of the access points are operable to "listen for" or detect identification information associated with numerous different providers. When the access point receives the identification information from a PCD of a user, the access point may determine the appropriate network provider for the portable computing device using the identification information. Network access may then be provided to the portable computing device through the determined network provider. Thus the network system is useable by subscribers of each of the plurality of possible network providers, thereby enabling subscribers to "roam" on various wireless networks, including networks maintained by other providers. The access information may also include an access level which indicates the user's access or privilege level. Thus, the local network may provide various local resources which are available to users having a first access level, and users with a second access level may not be entitled to view or utilize these network resources on the network, but may be simply provided external Internet access.

The utility of a portable consumer device is extended by allowing account holders the ability to gain entry into access-controlled venues (e.g., baseball or soccer game, cinema, public transit) using a portable consumer device that is associated with an account that was used to purchase the admission or tickets to the event at the access-controlled venue. Techniques disclosed allow cardholder authentication in a non-payment setting that enables cardholders access to a location or a specific event. A first validation cryptogram is generated in the purchase cycle and is stored. A second validation cryptogram is generated in the validation cycle at the venue. If the second validation cryptogram matches the first validation cryptogram, the consumer is granted access. Validation cryptograms may be based on input data that is specific to the payment card holder (e.g., primary account number), specific to the ticket selling merchant (e.g., merchant identifier), specific to the event (e.g., event identifier, date / time, location, etc.), and / or specific to the transaction (e.g., authorization code from a payment network). Based on the input data, validation cryptograms may be generated using encryption, hashing, a combination of encryption and hashing, and / or other operations on the input data.

A system and method for real time dispatching of vehicles taking into account multiple point to point transport requests and conditions including desired ride conditions, traffic, and infrastructure. Analysis of these factors is using suitable algorithms in order to determine optimal routes.

Construction of a bicycle intelligent control module, and an electronic control lock, a user intelligent terminal app and a server which are matched with the intelligent control module are involved in an internet and intelligent public bicycle traffic management system and a reservation scheduling method. The intelligent control module is arranged in a bicycle body, the electronic control lock is additionally arranged on the bicycle, the server can still obtain information of the bicycle instantly for replacement of the electronic control lock if the electronic control lock fails, and the bicycle can not rely on easily-damaged locks too much. By means of the server, establishment of a basic database of user data, bicycle data and user reservation bicycle utilization data and two-way data management of real-time data monitoring and history data analysis can be achieved, and support of data can provide the decision making basis for scheduling and management of whole public traffic. The traditional estimation mode is overturned through scheduling and management of the bicycle, and optimization iteration is conducted in an automatic and intelligent mode according to user requirements.

A portable device for planning a vacation / business travel itinerary, which begins with customizable itinerary templates that utilize a stored database of destination information, including a country's regions / cities, tourist sites, and other sites of interest located therein, and a corresponding photographic library. One such template returns itineraries based upon: duration, arrival / departure cities, total number of cities to be visited, and intensity of touring. The software assists users during travel by providing cueing of itinerary segments, along with directions, and on-demand pre-recorded audio tours to enhance site tour experiences. En route detours from planned sites are supported for spontaneous additions / substitutions. Country-specific information includes city / regional maps, public transportation information, key word / phrase language translation capability, and yellow / white page phone listings. Password protected device-to-device linking permits family members to track each other by GPS location of the other's device. Internet capability permits inclusion, within itineraries, of reservation-specific information for air-travel, hotels, and events.

The invention relates to a system and a method for intelligently dispatching and managing urban public transports. A GPS subsystem acquires traffic data in real time, and the data is transmitted to a central server through a radio communication subsystem; the central server transmits a dispatching scheme to a control terminal through a computer network subsystem; vehicles execute the dispatching of the control terminal; and the control terminal displays the operation state of the vehicles on electronic maps based on a GIS geographic information subsystem, the automatic acquisition and transportation of operation information, passenger traffic volume and operation and production process information of the vehicles are realized through a computer network central database, the objectivity and the trueness of basic production information records of enterprises are improved, the checking requirements of different levels and different ranges are met, and the operation quality is detected. The system and the method can perform real-time optimum dispatching on operating vehicles and emergency repair vehicles under the assistance of a computer-based intelligent dispatching system, and strengthen the commanding capability and the response capability on the operation state.

A parking management and personal guidance system operates in conjunction with a reservation system which stores and manages reservation information in connection with prescheduled activities. Parking management is effected by accessing reservation information using personal identification information and identifying to the driver of a vehicle an available parking space which is near to the pedestrian exit of the parking facility which is closest to the prescheduled activity indicated in the reservation information. Personal guidance is also effected from the parking facility to the prescheduled activity, such as to an assigned seat, including guidance in-between, such as on public transportation. Theft prevention in the parking facility is also provided.

The invention discloses a group switch method based on a mobility prediction. Multi-service group user ends which move along fixed routes in a major public transportation system need to apply to a target base station for group switch according to detected changes of a wireless channel. The method further provides a mobility prediction based on location information, which comprises the following steps: the process of reselecting a target cell is simplified by using a mobile historical database; and the target cell is enabled to obtain relative information of all group users in advance through a backup backbone network. Required channel resources are reallocated through strategies such as borrowing channels, etc. Therefore, the system switch speed of the group user terminal is greatly improved, and QoS of broadband wireless communications in the switch process is guaranteed. The method further discloses a group switch system based on the mobility prediction, which mainly comprises a location information unit, a switch judging unit, a channel borrowing and resource allocating unit and a channel allocating unit.

The invention discloses an apparatus and system for establishing an Augmented Reality (AR) Kiosk (ARK) in public places or social venues such as, shopping mall, public transportation terminal, hotel, trade show, conference, convention center, expo, museum, library, college / university campus, amusement park, etc. Categories of ARKs disclosed include, Public and Private ARK, Web and Mobile Ark and their variants. ARK deploys a camera to capture, in real time, user's physical world environment, augments camera view by overlaying one or more layers of contextual computer-generated virtual content, and allows user / users to interact with the virtual content by positioning at a predefined spot in front of a digital display and the camera. Such interaction is recorded in real time, requiring zero post-production time, as composite media file, personalized with recipient's credentials, and instantly sent via Internet to one or more user specified destinations for future use and sharing with friends and family.

A passenger behavior-oriented smart urban public transport system and its implementation, which includes a field system mounted on a vehicle and a control center controlling the field system. The field system is connected to the control center via a wireless connection means. The control center is for receiving trip instructions from a passenger, generating a bus running route and sending said route to the field system mounted on the bus. The bus will then travel along the route received from the control center. The control center will also send the information of the route to the passenger while the bus is on its way. This invention provides an entirely new type of urban public transport automatic management system, which centers around the response to passenger travel demands, providing bus service at suitable places for passengers to get on and get off through the control center's intelligent scheduling and dispatching of the vehicles in the system. The present invention also discloses a method of implementing such system.

A universal automated order processing system represents multiple (e.g., hundreds or thousands) participating merchants who offer their products through the system. Customers become qualified for using the system by supplying a set of information (e.g., name, credit card number, shipping address) that is stored in a customer database. When a customer wishes to order a product, the customer calls the system, customer identity is automatically confirmed, the customer enters a product order number and the complete order is routed to the appropriate merchant with the information necessary for the merchant to fulfill the order. Available credit verification and other aspects of credit card transactions may be handled by either the system operator or the merchant. The system operator may offer revolving credit. The system may also be used to provide potential customers of the merchants with free product information. In certain embodiments, the processing system may be used to verify customer identity at security check-in at public transportation sites (e.g., airports) or other public venues (e.g., concerts, sporting events).

A public transportation control system controls a suitable distance between public buses traveling on a road with traveling data of the buses through collection of the traveling data of the buses and transmission of transportation information of a target bus based on the traveling data to the target bus, and transmits the transportation information of the bus to respective bus stops on the basis of the collected traveling data of the bus in order to provide guidance of arrival schedule of the bus at the bus stops to passengers waiting for the bus, thereby preventing clumping of the buses and allowing the passengers to efficiently use a bus wait time through guidance of accurate transportation information.

A method and apparatus for providing public transportation information and using the provided information are discussed. A method for encoding transportation information in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention creates information on a bus route, creates information on the current location and availability of each bus running on the bus route, and creates status information containing the created information. A method for encoding transportation information in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention creates information on a bus stop, creates information on the route, current location, and availability of each bus to arrive at the bus stop, and creates status information containing the created information. The constructed status information can be transmitted wirelessly along with containers carrying other types of information such as management or location information.

The technology disclosed can provide improved safety by detecting potential unsafe conditions (e.g., collisions, loss of situational awareness, etc.) confronting the user of a wearable (or portable) sensor configured to capture motion and / or determining the path of an object based on imaging, acoustic or vibrational waves. Implementations can enable improved safety to users of virtual reality for machine control and / or machine communications applications using wearable (or portable) devices, e.g., head mounted displays (HMDs), wearable goggles, watch computers, smartphones, and so forth, or mobile devices, e.g., autonomous and semi-autonomous robots, factory floor material handling systems, autonomous mass-transit vehicles, automobiles (human or machine driven), and so forth, equipped with suitable sensors and processors employing optical, audio or vibrational detection.

Apparatus and methods related providing city services, such as parking, are described. Methods and apparatus for providing parking rewards programs are described. The methods and apparatus can include maintaining accounts for participants in the rewards program, tracking purchases of parking and other participant activities and determining parking awards based upon the activities. The parking rewards programs can be used to incentivize behaviors that balance the use of the parking space commodity according to the needs of different stakeholders, such as the city, residents, merchants and visitors. For example, parking awards and the criteria used for earning awards can be used to encourage particular behaviors while a parking space is being utilized, such as shopping, the use of public transportation or efficient trip planning.