Patent ID: 11948455
Assignee: STC, INC.
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G  H

Claim 0:
1. A method for assisting a traveler through an intersection, the method comprising:
a traveler carrying a mobile communication device, said mobile communication device being configured to transmit its location and direction of travel information;
said traveler commencing use of a mode of transportation while still carrying said mobile communication device;
determining said mode of transportation of said traveler;
evaluating said location and direction of travel information to determine if said traveler is approaching an intersection;
if said traveler is approaching said intersection, assigning a priority to said traveler for said traveler go through said intersection based at least in part on said determined mode of transportation of said traveler; and
altering a traffic signal at said intersection based on said assigned priority.