Patent ID: 8819313

Claim:
A real-time traffic management system comprising: (a) a main light controller module configured to monitor and control functionality of one or more traffic lights, each traffic light comprising a signal head pointing in a direction; (b) a master control unit server software application that runs on the main light controller module; (c) a network operations control module that is in communication with the main light controller module; and (d) a network watcher application program; wherein the main light controller module is configured to communicate with one or more coordinating light controller modules, onsite personnel, and a network operations center; wherein the main light controller module uses a camera that detects instances of vehicle demand and provides live images for situational awareness; wherein the main light controller module comprises a global positioning satellite receiver; wherein the main light controller module further comprises a light sensor for monitoring ambient lighting conditions; and wherein the network watcher application program continuously scans incoming data, monitors performance of all components in the system, and issues alerts and alarms to notify personnel of events or conditions outside of established tolerances.