Absstract of: WO2026031399A1
The present application relates to the technical field of disaster protection, and provides an avalanche protection system. The avalanche protection system comprises a primary barrier apparatus, an energy dissipation apparatus, and a secondary barrier apparatus, which are sequentially arranged along a slope aspect of a mountain slope surface; the primary barrier apparatus comprises a plurality of retaining nets, wherein the plurality of retaining nets is arranged in a spaced apart manner along the slope aspect, retaining nets close to a crest of the slope surface cover accumulated snow on the slope surface, and a plane on which the retaining nets distant from the crest are located intersects with the slope surface; the energy dissipation apparatus comprises at least one energy dissipation pool, and the plurality of retaining nets are sequentially arranged along the slope aspect of the slope surface; the secondary barrier apparatus comprises a plurality of arresting dams, wherein the plurality of arresting dams is arranged in a spaced apart manner along the slope aspect and has a plurality of openings arranged in a spaced apart manner in an extending direction of the arresting dams, and openings of adjacent arresting dams are arranged in a staggered manner. The present application provides an avalanche control system that replaces passive blocking with active flow management combined with energy dissipation measures, so as to progressively reduce the energy of an avalanche dur
Absstract of: WO2026030818A1
Systems and methods for adaptive and autonomous traffic control are disclosed. The disclosures teaches a method for processing traffic information, comprising generating data through capture of images, photos, or videos, and determining and predicting movements of vehicles at an intersection. The disclosed system employs a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) processing, machine learning, and deep learning within the realm of neural network technology to recognize various types and states of traffic. The neural network technology is utilized to process the data, determine optimal traffic flow decisions, and memorize these decisions based on experiential information. The described system aims to achieve safe and efficient traffic flow at intersections for all users, comprising pedestrian and animals, as vehicles, through recognition of traffic conditions and implementation of optimal traffic flow decisions.
Absstract of: WO2026034106A1
A data collection device (102) receives and collects travel data pertaining to a vehicle (101) via a communication network (103). In the vehicle, a vehicle control program being verified is executed irrespective of control of the vehicle. The data collection device comprises a collection unit (51) that receives and collects travel data when the degree of divergence between a control result based on the vehicle control program being verified and an operation result based on an operation performed by the driver of the vehicle is equal to or greater than a prescribed threshold value, a calculation unit (52) that ascertains travel routes of the vehicle from the collected travel data and calculates the number of times the vehicle has traveled on each travel route, and an imparting unit (53) that imparts an incentive to the vehicle that has transmitted the collected travel data. The imparting unit changes the incentive in accordance with the number of instances of travel.
Absstract of: WO2026034400A1
A device according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises an acquisition unit that acquires probe information for a probe vehicle traveling on an inflow path to an intersection, and an information processing unit that uses the probe information as original data to execute calculation processing of a delay time per vehicle due to waiting for a traffic light to change on the inflow path. The calculation processing includes: first processing of calculating, on the basis of the probe information, a plurality of section speeds that are average speeds of vehicles for each of a plurality of sections obtained by dividing the inflow path; and second processing of calculating, on the basis of the plurality of section speeds, the delay time in a traffic light waiting section on the inflow path. The second processing includes: addition processing of adding the delay time for each section arranged in order from a downstream side of the inflow path, the section speed satisfying a speed condition of being equal to or less than a speed threshold; and output processing of setting, as an output target, the delay time of a most upstream section where the length obtained by adding respective section lengths of one or more sections that do not satisfy the speed condition is equal to or greater than a distance threshold.
Absstract of: WO2026034595A1
According to the present invention, road performance is estimated by utilizing outside temperature measurement information obtained by an outside temperature measurement sensor 142 provided in many vehicles 60. A road surface evaluation device 30 comprises: a travel information acquisition unit 311 that acquires travel information including location information of a plurality of vehicles 60 which are traveling, time information, and outside temperature information; a weather prediction information acquisition unit 313 that acquires second temperature information, which is information on predicted temperature that varies with time, as weather prediction information for each predetermined area; an evaluation unit 314 that, for each road unit of road information, calculates differential temperature information between the first temperature information and the second temperature information for each piece of time information, and estimates road surface performance information on the basis of the differential temperature information; and an output unit 315 that outputs the road surface performance information in association with the road information.
Absstract of: WO2026035334A1
A granular material spreading system is provided. The granular material spreading system includes a spreading frame and a tote. The tote is configured to receive a granular, spreadable material and includes an opening allowing the granular material to exit the tote. The tote exit opening is opened by the spreading frame during spreading. When the spreading frame is coupled to the spreading machine, the tote is rotatable by the spreading machine between a storage position in which the opening in the tote is facing horizontally toward the spreading machine and a spreading position in which the opening in the tote is facing the ground surface.
Absstract of: WO2026033110A1
The invention relates to a vehicle qualification method by means of which one or more moving objects (2; 3) located in the surroundings (7) of a target vehicle (1) can be qualified as potential pursuers while the target vehicle (1) is traveling.
Absstract of: WO2026033703A1
When a vehicle (1) operated by autonomous driving with occupants riding together is managed by a terminal (D), suitable attributes that enable responding to an emergency of the vehicle (1) are stored in a database (B) for each user who could serve as an occupant, wherein the terminal (D): acquires occupant information of a target vehicle; searches, for each occupant, the database (B) on the basis of the occupant information; and adjusts the occupants of the target vehicle so that at least one suitable person rides in the target vehicle, on the basis of the suitable attributes stored for each occupant. The adjustment includes searching the database for suitable candidate users who can ride in the target vehicle without delaying the destination arrival time or the permitted destination arrival time of the target vehicle, and asking the suitable candidate users to ride in the target vehicle.
Absstract of: EP4693249A2
An apparatus comprising a processor configured to collect sensor data from at least one sensor located inside of a vehicle. The vehicle is controlled by a driving system of the vehicle. The processor is further configured to analyze the sensor data to determine a physical state of a person inside the vehicle. The processor is further configured to generate a decision to transfer control from the driving system of the vehicle back to the driver of the vehicle based at least in part on the physical state of the person.
Absstract of: EP4693039A2
A method by which a first network node transmits information to a second network node in an intelligent transportation system (ITS), according to various embodiments, may comprise: processing information on first objects moving in a first area monitored by the first network node; on the basis of the processing result, obtaining first prediction information on a processing load expected to be caused by the first objects in a second area at least partially contacting the first area; and transmitting the first prediction information to the second network node monitoring the second area.
Absstract of: CA3175588A1
A traffic barrier and soundwall system is disclosed having wide-flanged or h-posts vertical posts oriented with a flange facing a roadway. Traffic barriers are located between them. The barriers have recesses at the intersection of their backs and ends. Sound panels are stacked on top of the traffic barriers. A crash panel is located between the vertical posts, above one or more sound panels. The crash panels have recesses at the intersection of their backs and ends. Additional sound panels are stacked above the crash panels. An angle bracket is located in the recess. U-shaped connectors connect the recesses of adjacent traffic barriers together around a post. U-shaped connectors connect the recesses of adjacent crash panels together around a post, and above the traffic barriers and sound panels to achieve a MASH TL-4 crash test rating.
Absstract of: WO2026030519A1
A heavy-duty surface mount post system (10) includes a post base (1) with a mounting member (16) and a post (3) designed to slide over the tube. Shims (2) are mounted between the mounting member and the post to create a tighter fit and to resist galvanic corrosion when the base and post are made of different materials, such as steel and aluminum. Optional decorative skirts (5) provide additional stability and aesthetic appeal. The system is ideal for fencing installations on concrete or other solid surfaces, accommodating a range of tolerances while simplifying assembly.
Absstract of: WO2026028766A1
An electronic control device (10t) that serves as a traffic event trigger dissemination device is associated with a vehicle (1t) that is a host agent, and disseminates a traffic event trigger to other agents. The electronic control device (10t) comprises a CPU (10a) and an interface (10b) for external communication. The CPU (10a) is configured so as to generate a traffic event trigger on the basis of an event trigger condition, and, in accordance with the generation of the traffic event trigger, issue a message requesting the storage of traffic event-related data to other agents that are present in the vicinity of the CPU via the interface (10b).
Absstract of: WO2026028276A1
Provided is a driving skill evaluation system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the following three steps can be executed. (1) Identifying a driver on the basis of driver data of a vehicle, and calculating a margin of the driver with respect to a driving operation, on the basis of travel data of the vehicle. (2) Performing a skill evaluation of the driver of the vehicle on the basis of the travel data and the margin. (3) If the margin is equal to or greater than a first threshold, outputting the skill evaluation during a period in which the margin is maintained at a value equal to or greater than the first threshold. If the margin is smaller than the first threshold, outputting the skill evaluation from when the margin was smaller than the first threshold, after the margin had risen to a value equal to or greater than the first threshold or after the calculation of the margin has been completed.
Absstract of: WO2026028266A1
This mobile body control system comprises: a point cloud generation unit that generates information on a point cloud indicating an object surface in a three-dimensional space around a mobile body, on the basis of a captured image of the periphery of the mobile body; an obstacle determination unit that determines, for each divided region of the periphery of the mobile body, whether an obstacle is present in the divided region on the basis of whether a first condition related to the height of the point cloud in the divided region with the moving body as a reference is satisfied; and a map generation unit that generates an occupancy map indicating the occupancy of the obstacle for each divided region, on the basis of the determination result by the obstacle determination unit.
Absstract of: WO2026028665A1
This setting assistance device for a radio wave sensor comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires a detection result produced by a radio wave sensor with respect to an object which moves in a target area on a road; a first determination unit that, when a first portion of the target area is included in a detection guarantee area and a second portion of the target area is not included in the detection guarantee area, determines a first definition point for defining the target area in the detection guarantee area on the basis of the acquired detection result in the detection guarantee area; a second determination unit that determines a second definition point which is for defining the first portion in the detection guarantee area and which differs from the first definition point, on the basis of the acquired detection result in the detection guarantee area; and a third determination unit that determines a detection area which corresponds to the first portion on the basis of the determined first definition point and the determined second definition point.
Absstract of: WO2026029747A1
The present invention relates to an improvement in traffic cones used to demarcate and warn specific areas for the safety of drivers and pedestrians. The improvement is characterized by: an upper body (1) made of flexible PVC and comprising at least one female portion (1.1); a lower body (2) made of rigid PVC and comprising at least one male portion (2.1); and at least one reflective glass bead (3) and RFID tag (4) fixed onto the lower body (2).
Absstract of: WO2026028944A1
A device according to one aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing device comprising a control unit that, by grouping a plurality of similar pixels in an SAR image including a set of a plurality of vehicles positioned adjacent to each other into irregular small regions, generates a divided image in which the plurality of vehicles are divided into different small regions.
Absstract of: EP4687128A1
The present invention is related to a safety control method performed by data processing means of an autonomous vehicle on data acquired by sensing means from a plurality of traffic participants in the vicinity of the autonomous vehicle, wherein the data include consecutive datasets of time-stamped attributes of each traffic participant, transmitted with a predefined data transmission frequency.According to invention, the method comprises:Checking (101) data transmission frequency, by comparing the data transmission frequency with the predefined one,Performing (102) confidence interval construction based on a current dataset, and providing a current extended confidence interval,Performing (103) future signal analysis, and providing a subsequent confidence interval based on a subsequent dataset,Assessing (104) plausibility of an event by comparing the current extended and subsequent confidence intervals.In addition, a safety control module for monitoring a plurality of traffic participants in the vicinity of an autonomous vehicle is provided. According to invention, the safety control module (10) comprises:a memory (11) storing instructions;at least one transmission interface (12); andat least one processor (13) coupled to the memory (11) via the transmission interface (12), the processor (13) being configured by the instructions to receive consecutive datasets of time-stamped attributes of each traffic participant of the plurality of traffic participants, transmitted with a p
Absstract of: EP4686785A1
Ein Fahrzeugrückhaltesystem (1) zur Anordnung neben einer Fahrbahn (FB) weist am Boden festlegbare Pfosten (6) und zumindest einen sich fahrbahnseitigen entlang der Pfosten (6) erstreckenden Schutzplankenstrang (2, 3) aus miteinander verbundenen Schutzplanken (4, 5) auf. Zwischen einem Pfosten (6) und einer Schutzplanke (4, 5) ist ein Abstandshalter (16) angeordnet. Erfindungsgemäß ist der Abstandshalter (16) entlang einer Führung (17) relativ zum Pfosten (6) kippbar angeordnet.
Absstract of: EP4687129A1
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for determining an expansion factor for estimating vehicle traffic. One example method comprises operating at least one processor to: receive telematics data, map data, and census data; determine, using the telematics data and the map data, an initial estimated vehicle traffic volume for each of a plurality of road segments along which a plurality of vehicles operate based on an amount of the vehicles that operate therealong; generate a total estimated vehicle traffic volume for each of the road segments along which the vehicles operate by applying a machine learning model to the initial estimated vehicle traffic volume and the census data; and determine the expansion factor for each of the road segments along which the vehicles operate based at least in part on a ratio of the initial estimated vehicle traffic volume thereof to the total estimated vehicle traffic volume.
Absstract of: WO2026017924A1
The invention relates to a method for identifying vehicle license plates in ticketless car parks, in which, as a digital fingerprint of the license plate, a raw evaluation matrix is used, which is obtained in a character recognition phase, as a step prior to generating the read of the license plate and an evaluation matrix converted into a character string. The invention also proposes a method for comparing two or more license plates and a method for managing ticketless car parks.
Absstract of: WO2026022323A1
A fixed vehicle barrier (1) comprising a bollard apparatus (2) having at least two post members each comprising an upper length part (6, 7) joined to a lower length part (10, 9) such that the lower length part extends transversely relative to the upper length part. The upper length parts are joined together (8) such that respective lower length parts thereof are splayed thereby collectively providing a bollard footing assembly. The fixed vehicle barrier further comprises a rigid pavement surface layer (3) in which a through-hole (5) is formed through which the upper length parts of the bollard apparatus extend above the pavement surface layer from the bollard footing assembly located below the pavement surface layer. A transverse dimension of the bollard footing assembly exceeds a transverse dimension of the through-hole such that the pavement surface layer obstructs passage of the bollard footing assembly through the through-hole.
Absstract of: WO2026022771A1
The invention relates to an electronic vehicle identification apparatus and system that serves as an alternative to traditional license plates, enhancing vehicle security and identification. The apparatus includes a processing module, storage module, communication module, global navigation satellite system (GNSS) module, indicator module, and user interface, housed in a tamper-resistant casing. It dynamically displays vehicle-related information and allows real- time tracking via GNSS. The communication module facilitates data exchange with a central server, enabling remote updates and commands. The system integrates with traffic infrastructure and employs machine learning for data analysis, optimizing traffic flow and identifying anomalies. It enhances law enforcement efficiency, improves compliance, and reduces the risks of theft and forgery. The apparatus offers resilience against environmental damage and automates data collection, promoting accuracy and reducing manual intervention. This innovative solution provides a secure, efficient, and versatile method for modern vehicle identification and management.
Nº publicación: WO2026023363A1 29/01/2026
Applicant:
DENSO CORP [JP]
\u682A\u5F0F\u4F1A\u793E\u30C7\u30F3\u30BD\u30FC
Absstract of: WO2026023363A1
This vehicle data collection system comprises a CPU (10a, 20a) and collects data pertaining to a vehicle (1) in a server (20). The CPU (10a, 20a) is configured to execute: extracting, from among events occurring in the vehicle (1) or an environment in which the vehicle (1) is located, an event for causing a user of the vehicle 1 to perform a usefulness-increasing operation that enhances the usefulness of the data; and causing a CID (12) and/or a smartphone (40) to provide a user interface for performing the usefulness-increasing operation for data related to the extracted event.