US Patent:
20100149334, Jun 17, 2010
Inventors:
Jon Wirsz - Bolingbrook IL, US
International Classification:
H04N 7/18
Abstract:
A system and method providing a police officer the ability to capture and review traffic violations observed using one or more strategically located cameras. The system incorporates a database of state and local motor vehicle laws and when the officer determines a violation has occurred the system automatically fills in the relevant statute or code for the violation, the correct legal language describing the violation, and the fine for that violation. Driver's license and vehicle information is also automatically filled in. The officer can override the issuance of a citation and indicate that only a warning or Reminder be issued instead. The citation, warning or Reminder notice is saved in the system for further processing and subsequent mailing. The system now transmits the citation, warning or Reminder notice data to servers at the service provider for mailing, the municipal department which collects the fines, as well as the police department's traffic division, for inclusion in their respective databases. This reduces paperwork, and data entry processing, further saving time and expense. Whether a citation, warning or Reminder notice is issued, the system and method of the invention significantly expand the area of coverage of a police officer in monitoring traffic and detecting violations, and allows the officer to issue more citations, warnings or Reminders within a given time period than is now possible. This makes the officer more efficient and potentially increases revenue because of the issuance of more citations. More importantly, it makes drivers more conscious of their actions and promotes vehicular safety.
