Competitive benefits of the traffic monitor
- A cost effective solution. It is the only device to offer the same information as provided by expensive, high-end systems (costing as much as $1000) in an affordable solution (the TM will boast a sticker price of less than $100).
- Portability. The TM is completely portable, unlike some systems which are permanently on the car dashboard. Consequently, the TM can be taken inside the office, home, mall, etc. in addition to the car.
- Use of the established networks. These networks are reliable, and they recently have become extremely cost effective as well. They allow transmission of data to a limitless number of devices for one low monthly fee.
- Interface. The TM is designed for ease of use. It has a one-touch-glance interface, unlike other systems which require user interaction and navigation through menus. It also boasts a graphic display larger and consequently easier to read than some portable devices such as palm tops or cell phones.
- New data. The Traffic Monitor provides the user with traffic congestion data, which has only been recently available. Traffic congestion data collection is a brand new endeavor for the ITS industry. As opposed to incident information which has been available for several years now, congestion data is possible using new sensor technology and provides a more complete view of traffic conditions. Currently, many metropolitan areas are already covered with congestion detection sensors while many more are under development.
- Real Time delivery of Data. Unlike other information services where the data is requested by the user and then delivered, or is delivered on a in periodic basis, the traffic monitor provides a continuous stream of real-time traffic information. The traffic information is updated constantly without any user input, provided the most accurate, up to date traffic information possible.
- Integration. The Traffic Monitor was built around a flexible platform which allows easy adaptation of the technology to other platforms. Any party interested in doing so could effortlessly add the Traffic Monitor's patented congestion technology to their portable device.
