Claims:We Claim:
1. A computer-implemented method for providing traffic violation avoidance guidance, comprising:
a. categorizing traffic data into at least one data type associated with at least one user, then at least one data type comprising at least one of:
b. Traffic police checking vehicles, commercial vehicle, non-commercial vehicle, vehicle type, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian; and Navigation map
c. providing at least one notification of a potential traffic violation based on (i) a location of a user; and (ii) the traffic data corresponding to the data type associated with the user.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the traffic data includes at least one of traffic violation and police checking
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the notification includes at least one of a reason for a potential violation or a recommendation for avoiding the potential traffic violation applicable to the user based on the user type of the user during the user's approach to an intended location.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein a user engagement panel is configured to allow at least one user to, for at least one specific location and at least one specific time or time frame:
, Description:Technical Field of the Invention
The embodiments herein generally relate to prevention of traffic violations, and more particularly, to a method and system for gathering and analyzing traffic violation related data to predict or infer potential traffic violations for a user and alert the user of the potential traffic violations.
Background of the Invention
Some traffic laws and regulations such as stop signs are universal. Therefore, drivers might not experience much difficulty in knowing what to do when encountering one. Speed limits are the most common traffic laws and are in place to let drivers know how fast or how slow they should be driving. Other traffic laws and regulations, however, are mostly specific to a section of roadway during a time. For example, left turns might not be permitted at an intersection during specific hours of the day. For such laws and regulations, a proper understanding of the actions or inactions required by traffic laws for locations during particular times is highly important to avoid violating them.
Moreover, violating a traffic law can have significant consequences, such as fines, increased vehicle insurance premiums, revocation of a driver's license, contributing to or causing a traffic accident, and even jail time. Traffic laws tend to be enforced by police officers or monitoring apparatuses such as red-light cameras, school zone speed cameras, etc. A motorist found to have violated a traffic law may be issued a citation (e.g., a ticket). A ticket ordinarily requires payment of a fixed amount of money, sometimes determined based on the facts of the case.
Tickets issued for traffic violations can be difficult to contest successfully, and often carry significant monetary penalties. Additionally, traffic violations impede the normal flow of traffic and can endanger public safety. Accordingly, increasing adherence of drivers to traffic rules is in the public interest. However, traffic rules can be complex, particularly in large cities .For example, the Rules and Regulations, includes rules on traffic signals, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, drivers, restrictions on turns, speed restrictions, other restrictions on movement, rules for trucks, taxis and for-hire vehicles, truck routes, rules pertaining to parkways and traffic location limitations related to dimensions and weight of vehicles, and other information. Given such complexity, drivers commonly commit traffic violations unintentionally. Additionally, the constant congestion and increased use of vehicles on the roadways of cities can increase the frequency of traffic violations.
Although many traffic rules are transparent and understandable on their face, they are sometimes unclear in real driving situations because the way the rules apply are not readily apparent. As a result, drivers often receive traffic violation tickets due to a lack of understanding or confusion about traffic rules and/or signs at specific locations. Furthermore, some traffic laws specify prohibited actions generally without addressing every detail of the prohibited actions in a practical manner (e.g., using examples of real traffic situations). Currently, there is no effective mobile-based application or web-based computer readable program, method, and/or system for navigation in vehicles which substantially reduces the rate of traffic violations.
In the view of foregoing, there is a need for a method and system for storing and updating traffic violation citation data for a plurality of locations, and helping drivers comply with traffic laws and rules at such locations to avoid traffic violations, citations, accidents, etc. Further, information resources are needed for users to educate themselves about traffic rules, regulations, laws, citations, etc. (hereinafter, “RRLC”) and the manner in which they apply in real traffic situations for specific locations to avoid traffic violations. The above-mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein, as detailed below.
Object of the Invention
The object of the present invention is inventive disclosure relates to methods and systems for providing traffic violation prevention guidance by categorizing various forms of traffic data based on data type or user type.
Another object of the present invention is identifying a location of a user and notifying the user of potential violations based on the user's identified location and user type and to escaping from traffic checking.
Summary of the Invention
The methods and systems for traffic violation avoidance guidance have at least the following objectives:
To help users avoid traffic violations and citations by alerting the user of potential traffic violations at or near a current location or any location requested by the user.
To inform a user of differences in traffic rules and regulations between different geographic regions, and the manner in which such differences apply to the user.
To provide a notification of a potential traffic violation based not only on an identified location of a user, but also on particular traffic data which applies to the user depending on whether the user is travelling with a commercial vehicle, a non-commercial vehicle, a particular type of vehicle, a vehicle with a particular type of plate, or a bicycle, or whether the user is a pedestrian.
To crowdsource new traffic data from any of a plurality of users through remote computing devices, to authenticate the new traffic data through ratings from additional users, and to modify or update stored traffic data based on the ratings.
To infer a potential traffic violation for a user based on traffic data and a particular user type.
To provide a reason for a potential traffic violation and/or a recommendation for avoiding the potential traffic violation applicable to a user based on the user's type during the user's approach to an intended location.
To provide information resources for users in relation to traffic RRLCs by using historical and real-time crowdsourced information available on traffic tickets.
To supplement deficiencies in publicly available government traffic data (such as incompleteness due to a lack of data and/or other relevant information due to privacy protection measures and other reasons) with up-to-date traffic violation related information and inform users in a timely manner.
In accordance with one aspect of the inventive disclosure, a method for providing traffic violation avoidance guidance includes categorizing the traffic data into at least one data type associated with at least one user, the at least one data type comprising at least one of: commercial vehicle, non-commercial vehicle, type of vehicle, type of vehicle plate, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian, and providing at least one notification of a potential traffic violation based on (i) a location of a user; and (ii) the traffic data corresponding to the data type associated with the user.
In accordance with another aspect of the inventive disclosure, a method for providing traffic violation avoidance guidance includes categorizing the traffic data into at least one user type comprising at least one of: commercial vehicle user, non-commercial vehicle user and providing at least one notification of a potential traffic violation based on (i) a location of a user; and (ii) the traffic data for the user type of the user. Additionally, the method may include providing a summary of differences between a first plurality of traffic rules associated with a first location and a second plurality of traffic rules associated with a second location, where the summary is based on at least one of the at least one user type.
In accordance with yet another aspect of the inventive disclosure, a method for providing traffic violation avoidance guidance includes providing a computing system configured for communication with a user and a plurality of additional users through at least one user engagement panel associated with at least one remote computing device, categorizing traffic data based on one of a user type and a data type, identifying a location of the user using a location determining apparatus in communication with the at least one remote computing device, analyzing the traffic data to predict at least one potential traffic violation based on at least a location of the user and a user type of the user, and generating at least one notification for the location based on the data type corresponding to the user type
These and other aspects of the embodiments described herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
Brief description of Drawings:
FIG. 1 is a flow chart the structure of a computing device for reporting traffic violations and receiving a notification with traffic violation related data in a GPS Navigation mode
Detailed Description of Invention:
The systems and methods disclosed herein integrate an electrical/digital map (e.g., Google Maps™, which is an electronic mapping service provided by Google, Inc., etc.) of a mobile application on smartphone/web-based/storage media. With this integration, the roadways are displayed from the map database, which presents the analyzed data for specific locations and explanations of ticket violations in a manner that is easily understood by the user. It will be appreciated that other mapping systems and methods may also be employed within the spirit and scope of and in accordance with the inventive disclosure. The system connects internally with various functions of a mobile device, including a clock function, phone call function, microphone, GPS tracking for geo-location mapping (latitude and longitude coordinates), and/or camera, etc. The mobile application runs on the mobile device and utilizes resources which include a microprocessor, memory, GPS, wireless connection and a display. The notifications may be presented through one or more media such as a visual display, an audio system, a voice or audio notification, etc.
In FIG. 1, shown is a Flow chart diagram illustrating the configuration of computing device for enabling a user to interface with computing system and for reporting traffic violations and/or other information relating to traffic or potential traffic violations, and for receiving a notification with traffic violation related data. Remote computing device may be in communication with all its components, tangible or intangible, and may incorporate internal devices and external devices. Remote computing device may also include and utilize mobile communication device for receiving voice, text, and data for connecting to computing system such as over WAN. Location identifier, such as a GPS receiver, may also be included in remote computing device for identification of a present location. Location identifier may determine the location of remote computing device in different ways,
First step is Storing a plurality of traffic related information including traffic police checking vehicles, then nest step to Receiving a Geocoded location through a location identifier in a Navigation map then Displaying the traffic violation data over a display. Next step to Identifying Traffic Zones with vehicles police checking. Then Diverting the Vehicles with another route according to navigation map. Informing others on Traffic checking by navigation map. Last Entering a route Planning mode through GPS Navigation device.