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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2014
Siemens Industry, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Brian Collum, Austin, TX (US);
Benjamin Collar, Austin, TX (US);
SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments include a method for adjusting a signal control plan for a traffic signal at an intersection based on local environmental conditions is provided. The method includes operating the traffic signal based on a standard signal control plan, receiving an indication of an adverse environmental condition, and determining if the standard signal control plan should be adjusted based on the indication of the adverse environmental condition. Based on determining that the standard signal control plan should be adjusted based on the indication of the adverse environmental condition, the method includes creating a modified signal control plan based on the adverse environmental condition and the standard signal control plan and operating the traffic signal based on the modified signal control plan.