IoT-based multifunctional Scalable real-time Enhanced Road Side Unit for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Arafat Al-Dweik, Radu Muresan, Matthew Mayhew, Mark Lieberman

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Abstract

This paper presents the design of a modular, Scalable Enhanced Road Side Unit for use as part of a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System based on the concept of Internet of Things (IoT). The proposed unit is designed to collect information using a variety of sensors and an on-board camera. The collected information can then be uploaded to a central server for actions such as speed limit adjustment, metering routes to reduce vehicle congestion and emissions, and issuing weather advisory warnings. Communication between an individual unit and the central server are performed using existing wireless cellular networks. Each module also contains an RF module for communication with both other nearby units and other parties equipped with an appropriate receiver module. Lab testing with an initial prototype confirmed the feasibility of the proposed communication links and evaluation of the current real-time software implementation showed an average total CPU resource usage of 34%, giving room to expand functionality with additional tasks.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509055388
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Jun 2017
Event30th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2017 - Windsor, Canada
Duration: 30 Apr 20173 May 2017

Publication series

NameCanadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
ISSN (Print)0840-7789

Conference

Conference30th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2017
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityWindsor
Period30/04/173/05/17

Keywords

  • Adaptive Speed Limits
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • ITS
  • Road Weather Information Systems

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