Tracking traffic with cell phones

Credits: Photo by unapersona

Cell phones to track traffic, but at what cost to privacy? article published at CHRON
Associated Press


In some places, costly cameras and radar systems are mounted high above highways to watch traffic at strategic points. Transportation agencies also dig up roads to install sensors that monitor the flow. And helicopters roam the skies of the busiest cities, relaying information to media outlets.

A schematic of how the IntelliOne system works (monotoring.co.za web site)

Atlanta's horrendous traffic has inspired two companies that are looking to monitor more roads and highways at a much lower cost. Their approach: Track the signals of cell phones inside cars.

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Links:

IntelliOne

AirSage