Patent ID: 8600641
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B60K,B60W,G01C,G07C,G08G

Abstract:
1. A method for execution by a computing system comprising one or more processors, the method comprising: receiving, by the computing system via a network, location information and speed information about a plurality of devices, wherein each device of the plurality of devices is configured to determine location information and speed information corresponding to the device; determining, by the computing system, based on the received location information and speed information, that an average speed of one or more of the plurality of devices along a portion of a road is below a speed limit of the portion of the road; determining, by the computing system, that a particular device is routed to pass through the portion of the road; and transmitting, from the computing system to the particular device, an indication that congestion may be ahead, wherein the particular device is configured to produce an alert that congestion may be ahead in response to receiving the indication.