Patent ID: 8174406
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: G08G

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for detecting and sharing road traffic condition information, the computer implemented method comprising: receiving a set of image inputs from a set of cameras monitoring a road traffic, wherein the set of cameras is stationary relative to a road; combining the image inputs in the set of image inputs to form a graphically presentable view; determining, using video analysis, whether an alarm condition exists in the graphically presentable view; mapping the alarm condition on the view using a characteristic of the alarm condition, the mapping modifying the graphically presentable view by adding a graphical object corresponding to the characteristic of the alarm condition to the graphically presentable view, forming a part of a condition information; and transmitting the part of the condition information, such that the part of the condition information can be received by a motorist in an automobile.