Mobility platform provider NoTraffic has secured US patent WO2019220353A2 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.
The company was granted the patent, titled ‘Enhancing Traffic Control Using V2X Communication and Sensor Data’, for the technology in its AI mobility platform that ensures both connected vehicles and non-connected road users, including VRUs, benefit from improved traffic control measures.
This patent approval comes as the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) plans to implement V2X technology at 25% of signalized intersections in major cities within two years, and 50% within four years. The USDOT has allocated an initial US$40m to support these efforts as part of the ‘Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment’ initiative.
NoTraffic’s AI mobility platform comprises a software-defined infrastructure with sensors deployed at signalized intersections. With V2X connectivity integrated into the platform, traffic operators can activate V2X applications, which NoTraffic says eliminates the need for additional hardware.
The platform supports applications such as automated Signal Phase and Timing generation (SPAT), MAP messages, Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) and Transit Signal Priority (TSP).
“The issuance of this patent is a testament to the collective dedication of our team in pushing the boundaries of traffic innovation,” said Tal Kreisler, CEO and co-founder of NoTraffic.
“Our platform offers a diverse range of V2X applications that goes beyond the immediate benefits, positioning itself as a premier all-in-one solution for V2X implementation. As we celebrate this achievement, we are also looking ahead with excitement, envisioning a landscape where our technology plays a central role in creating safer, smarter, and more seamlessly connected roadways.”