DE102016004802A1 - Method for selecting and for traffic-oriented control of a vehicle and information system for a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for traffic-oriented control of a vehicle (15.1, 15.2) by selecting the vehicle (15.1, 15.2) from a plurality of vehicles in each of which a communication subscriber (12) of a mobile radio system is arranged. The method comprises the steps of: a) transmitting or sending control information (11) comprising location information and traffic information from a network unit (20) of the mobile radio system to the communication subscriber (12), the location information relating to a location area (11.1) which the traffic information is valid, for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle (15.1, 15.2); b) determining a position of the vehicle (15.1, 15.2); c) selecting the vehicle (15.1, 15.2) from the plurality of vehicles if the position is within the location area (11.1); and d) carrying out a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle (15.1, 15.2) if the vehicle (15.1, 15.2) is selected. The method may be carried out, it is preferably carried out without information relating to the vehicle being transmitted to an area outside the vehicle. The traffic information, for example a toll information or speed restriction, is provided only to the users affected by the traffic information. The present concept can be implemented on a smartphone which is available as a mass product, without the position data relating to the position of the vehicle (15.1, 15.2) being transmitted to third parties or the user's privacy being infringed.

Description

Field of the invention

The invention relates to a method for selecting a vehicle and for traffic-oriented control of the selected vehicle, and to an information system for a vehicle, preferably implemented on a smartphone.

Background of the invention

The amount of traffic information a car driver has to handle at the wheel of his vehicle, but which is not directly related to the steering of the vehicle, is steadily increasing. Such traffic information may be displayed on traffic signs indicating, for example, speed limits, traffic jams or the like. The traffic information can also be transmitted via broadcasting messages and can indicate an accident, traffic jam or ghost driver, where the driver always has doubts whether the broadcast message is still up to date or whether it is already obsolete. In addition, the motorist must consider whether the broadcast message concerns him at all by facing his location to a specified in the broadcast message road or highway section.

When driving at high speed, on a country lane or highway, focusing attention on street signs or traffic news whose up-to-dateness and usefulness are not even assured can distract the driver from the steering of the vehicle. On the other hand, a neglect of traffic information, for example a speed limit, can result in a behavior contrary to traffic with corresponding consequences for the driver.

Systems are known, such as the telematics box of a German vehicle insurer, which can log the position of a vehicle with GPS support and determine speeding excesses in connection with speed limits known for certain road sections. Since such a system uses speed limits entered in digital maps that are valid at the time of entry, but may be outdated at a current time, its use may be useless or misleading.

General description of the invention

The invention has for its object to provide a concept for selecting a vehicle from a plurality of vehicles and for traffic-oriented control of the selected vehicle, the concept is easy and inexpensive to implement and allows efficient adaptation of the driving style of the vehicle to rules or specifics of road traffic ,

This object is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the dependent claims. The features of the developments may, as far as technically feasible, be combined with each other and with the independent claims.

One aspect of the invention relates to a method for traffic-oriented control of a vehicle by selecting the vehicle from a plurality or superset of vehicles. In each case, a communication subscriber of a mobile radio system can be arranged at several, possibly at all, vehicles, with the vehicles preferably forming at least one traffic flow. Embodiments relating to communication with a vehicle or transmission of data to a vehicle are directed in the present document to the communication subscriber located on the vehicle.

Preferably, in general, a plurality of vehicles forming a subset or subset of the superset are selected from the plurality of vehicles. The superset may comprise all vehicles (communication participants) of a radio cell of a mobile radio system, the subset may include at least one vehicle or possibly all vehicles of the superset.

• a) Übertragen oder Absenden einer Steuerinformation, die eine Ortsinformation und eine Verkehrsinformation umfasst, von einer Netzwerkeinheit des Mobilfunksystems an den Kommunikationsteilnehmer, wobei die Ortsinformation einen Ortsbereich betrifft in welchem die Verkehrsinformation gültig ist, zum Ermöglichen der Bewegungssteuerung des ausgewählten Fahrzeugs;
• b) Ermitteln einer Position des Fahrzeugs;
• c) Auswählen des Fahrzeugs aus der Vielzahl von Fahrzeugen, falls die Position innerhalb des Ortsbereichs liegt; und
• d) Ausführen einer Maßnahme zur verkehrsorientierten Steuerung des Fahrzeugs, falls das Fahrzeug ausgewählt ist.

The method may include the steps of:

• a) transmitting or sending control information comprising location information and traffic information from a network unit of the mobile radio system to the communication subscriber, the location information relating to a location area in which the traffic information is valid, for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle;
• b) determining a position of the vehicle;
• c) selecting the vehicle from the plurality of vehicles if the position is within the location range; and
• d) performing a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle, if the vehicle is selected.

The selecting is preferably position-controlled, in particular controlled by the position of the vehicle relative to the location area, and comprises determining, reading out or selecting a vehicle for which the control information relevant to the variety of vehicles, in terms of providing the control information, and the screening or discrimination of unaffected vehicles or communication participants.

The selecting includes excluding at least one vehicle that has received the control information but whose position is not within the location area. Preferably, the selecting comprises excluding a plurality of vehicles which have received the control information but whose position is not within the location area. The selection or exclusion of a plurality of vehicles implies a large-scale broadcast of the control information over a radio area which completely or partially encompasses the location area. The selection of a vehicle from a plurality of vehicles and the traffic-oriented control of the selected vehicle require a large-scale transmission of the control information over a wide radio range and are incompatible with wireless transmission over short distances or not possible by means of such radio transmission.

The traffic-oriented control of the vehicle by means of the control information that is relevant for a predetermined location area means that an adaptation of the driving style of the vehicle to rules or peculiarities of the road traffic in the location area, for example to a local speed restriction or traffic impairment, by transmitting the control information to the in the vehicle arranged communication subscriber is ermöglichst.

Advantageously, the unscheduled sending of the control information according to the present concept makes an alternative provision of the traffic information unnecessary, for example by means of i) accessing a database or ii) downloading data or the database. While the use of map material or database may be provided in accordance with the present concept, preferably the use of a local installation, download or update of a local installation of the map material or database; however, the control information is not part of the map material or the database.

• i) das Fahrzeug, beispielsweise die Position, eine Fahrtroute oder ein Fahrziel des Fahrzeugs, oder
• ii) eine Person, beispielsweise den Halter oder Fahrer des Fahrzeugs,

nicht an Dritte, beispielsweise einen Serviceprovider oder einen zentralen Server (Überwachungsserver, Mautserver), oder an einen Bereich außerhalb des Fahrzeugs, übertragen werden.The procedure can be carried out in compliance with the data protection of vehicles or their owners or drivers. In compliance with data protection is understood that data concerning

• i) the vehicle, for example the position, a route or a destination of the vehicle, or
• (ii) a person, such as the owner or driver of the vehicle,

not be transmitted to third parties, such as a service provider or a central server (monitoring server, toll server), or to an area outside the vehicle.

In the present document, a third party can be understood to mean another communication participant who does not agree with the communication user arranged on the vehicle, for example a computer, server or central computer of a monitoring, tracking, route planning or geofencing system.

The method can be carried out, it is preferably carried out without position data relating to the position being transmitted to third parties. In particular, the method can be carried out without a cell ID of the network unit or base station being transmitted to a third party, or a location of the communication subscriber or of the vehicle being carried out by a third party.

Preferably, the mobile radio system by means of which the control information is transmitted implements a 2G, 3G, or 4G mobile standard and provides a public cellular mobile service.

The control information can be sent or broadcast, preferably by means of cell broadcast, to a multiplicity of communication participants. Herein, "plurality" means at least one, ten, one hundred or one thousand, or preferably all of the communication subscribers registered for a radio coverage area of the network unit. If no communication subscriber in the radio cell receives transmissions from the base station, then the number of communication subscribers is equal to zero.

Preferably, in step a) the control information is basically transmitted independently of the position of the vehicle; In particular, the transmission of the control information or a control of the vehicle is carried out without information about the position of the vehicle outside the vehicle being known. The control information can be transmitted within a radio cell or over several radio cells.

The step a) comprises the transmission of the control information from an information source to the network unit and the subsequent sending of the control information to the plurality of vehicles, preferably by means of broadcast. The sender processes are executed at about the same time, preferably at the same time.

In step b), the position of the vehicle can be determined, preferably by means of a a satellite receiver or a GSM location based location system. If the communication participant is formed as a component of a mobile phone or smartphone, the location system can be integrated in the smartphone. The position can be determined by the communication participant or by an information system arranged on the vehicle. The position of the smartphone coincides with the position of the vehicle when the smartphone is housed in a vehicle.

In step c), the vehicle may be selected from a plurality of vehicles, wherein a condition necessary for the selection is that the position is within the location area. By selecting, it can be prevented that the control information is provided to vehicles or communication users not affected by the control information or traffic message.

In step d), a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle can be carried out if the vehicle is selected. If the vehicle is not selected, then no action is taken; then the control information i) can be stored so that if needed or at a later time it is checked again whether the vehicle is selected or ii) discarded.

The execution of the action may act on the movement of the vehicle, for example by i) the driver of the vehicle, at which the control information or traffic information is transmitted, steering the vehicle according to the information obtained, or ii) the movement of the vehicle is directly influenced, for example, by an automatically or immediately initiated by the control information braking or steering operation.

The selection and the traffic-oriented control of the vehicle by means of the control information presuppose that i) the control information comprises traffic information that allows adaptation of the driving style of the vehicle to rules or peculiarities of road traffic within the location area, or ii) a measure for adapting the driving style of the vehicle is allowed to rules or peculiarities of the road traffic in the local area, if a selection indicator indicates that the vehicle is selected. The transmission of an advertising message does not fulfill the mentioned conditions. The control information does not include an advertising message.

Radio transmission over short distances, for example by means of DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communications) is incompatible with the present concept and is not suitable for the present method. The selecting is executable only when the control information is transmitted to a plurality of communication users simultaneously. Preferably, the present concept is suitable for large-scale traffic control, ie traffic control over a large area, whereas DSRC is only suitable for marketing due to the short radio range, for transmitting advertising messages to individual vehicles, each in the vicinity of objects to be advertised or Trading centers are located. For a large-scale traffic control DSRC is not suitable.

Selecting according to the present method may involve a process of simultaneously selecting or selecting M elements from a set of N elements, where N> 1 and N> = M. The trivial case N = 1 is excluded. The selection can thus relate to the case of a mobile radio transmission, wherein at the time of transmission of a message to N communication subscribers, the message is effective for M communication subscribers. The effect may be that a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle is carried out. By selecting i), a large-area local area can be supplied with regard to traffic rules or restrictions, and at the same time ii) it can be prevented that the control information is provided to vehicles or communication users not affected by the control information or traffic message.

Through the described selection, the present method can use the existing infrastructure of a mobile communication system without requiring additional hardware at the transmitter or receiver of the control information, so that the economic and technical effort for implementation and operation of the present concept is very low. Thus, the present method is extremely advantageous over a 1: 1 transmission, for example, a radio transmission over short distances, in particular by DSRC, in which i) an infrastructure comprising a plurality of transmitters and corresponding receivers in the vehicles must first be established and ii) a there is an increased need for staff to operate and maintain the infrastructure.

"Position" may be understood to mean a location location of the vehicle concerning a geographical location or point represented by location data, the location being an absolute or relative magnitude. The position may be as a geographical location or as a distance along a road or a traffic route be defined and can be specified in geographical or distance-related coordinates. The route specification may be a length of a route along the traffic route, preferably defined relative to a reference point. The position may be determined by various methods, preferably GPS, WiFi or GSM, where GSM may be based on a Cell ID of the network entity or base station, optionally in combination with Timing Advance, Uplink Time Difference of Arrival, or Enhanced Observed Time Difference.

"Location" can be understood as a geographic area represented by location data. The location area may be defined as a geographical area or as a route area along at least one roadway or at least one traffic route.

Preferably, the present method is not a Location Based Services (LBS) service, such as an information or tracking service. Unlike an LBS service, the present method may be performed without knowing or transmitting information regarding the vehicle or a related person in an area outside the vehicle. Preferably, the (exact or rough) position is not transmitted to third parties. In particular, the privacy of the vehicle, the communication subscriber or an associated person is respected.

The concept of an LBS service has a central architecture. Data processing is largely carried out by a central monitoring server, which receives and evaluates the position data of the users to be monitored and urgently needs this position data to fulfill the monitoring function. If a user wants to protect their privacy and disagree with the disclosure of their location data, then the concept of the LBS service will not work for that user.

In principle, a central server or a transmission of position data of the user to third parties, for example to a monitoring server or toll server, is not necessary in the present concept. The movement control of the users is known only by sending a message to all in a radio cell ready to receive users, without the sender, for example, the network unit or any other third party, information about any of the users, such as his position, is known. The privacy or the privacy of the users is basically and unreservedly respected. The transmitted message contains the definition of a location area and a traffic information associated with the location area, and by this information alone allows the control of the user. Motion control works without anyone knowing the position of the user other than the user, because the evaluation of the transmitted information is completely up to the user, i. H. Vehicle or communication participant, instead.

The present concept is therefore based on a decentralized architecture, whereby the data processing is generally outsourced to the users, ie to the periphery. The method may be carried out by means of a computer program installed and running on a smartphone arranged on the vehicle. The movement control of the users functions solely by the simultaneous transmission of a location area and a traffic information valid for the location area to the users who are ready to receive in a radio cell, without the sender knowing any information about the users.

The traffic-oriented control of the vehicle is fundamentally executed, preferably alone or exclusively, on the basis of the control information. This allows the present concept to be implemented and operated much more easily and cost-effectively than LBS services, while strictly protecting users' privacy.

In the present document, the OR operation is understood as a non-exclusive disjunction. Accordingly, the link "A or B" expresses that at least one of the statements A, B involved is true.

Furthermore, the term "on" / "an", for example "a location area" / "a control information" is used so that i) a location area / a control information, or ii) at least one location area / a control information is addressed. The quantity "on" in this document includes the amount "at least one". However, if the term "at least one" is nevertheless used explicitly, a subsequent use of "a" means no departure from the stated principle that "a" is to be understood as "at least one".

• – einen Kommunikationsteilnehmer eines Mobilfunksystems, der zum Empfangen einer für das Fahrzeug relevanten Steuerinformation ausgebildet ist, die eine Ortsinformation und eine Verkehrsinformation umfasst, wobei die Ortsinformation einen Ortsbereich betrifft in welchem die Verkehrsinformation gültig ist, zum Ermöglichen der Bewegungssteuerung des ausgewählten Fahrzeugs;
• – ein Ortungssystem zur Positionsbestimmung und zum Bereitstellen einer Position des Fahrzeugs;
• – ein mit dem Kommunikationsteilnehmer und dem Ortungssystem verbundenes Filter zum Auswählen des Fahrzeugs aus einer Vielzahl von Fahrzeugen, falls die Position innerhalb des Ortsbereichs liegt, zwecks Bereitstellung von Daten oder eines Signals kennzeichnend die Auswahl des Fahrzeugs.

Another aspect of the invention relates to an information system or assistance system for a vehicle, a component of an automation system or a traffic advisor. The information system may include the following components:

• A communication subscriber of a mobile radio system, which is designed to receive control information relevant to the vehicle, which comprises location information and traffic information, the location information relating to a location area in which the Traffic information is valid for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle;
• A location system for determining the position and providing a position of the vehicle;
• A filter coupled to the communication subscriber and the location system for selecting the vehicle from a plurality of vehicles if the position is within the location range, characterizing the selection of the vehicle to provide data or a signal.

The filter may be a hardware object, preferably an analog or digital electronic circuit, or a software object, preferably a computer program installed or running on a computing device or a microprocessor.

The filter may be connected to the communication party and the location system and may include an input for receiving or inputting input quantities, means for determining the selection indicator, and an output for providing output quantities. The input sizes and output sizes may each include a signal or data. The input quantities may include the control information and a position of the vehicle, the output quantities may include the selection indicator and optionally the control information. The means for determining the selection indicator may be implemented as a microprocessor or a software routine installed on a microprocessor.

The selection indicator displays with a positive result, for example, a value = True, that the vehicle is selected because the position is within the location area or, possibly, because the location is outside the location area. With a negative result, for example, a value = False, the selection indicator indicates that the vehicle is not selected.

The filter can be connected to the communication participant and the location system. The execution of a measure for controlling the movement of the vehicle can be controlled by the data provided by the filter or by the signal provided by the filter.

A communication subscriber may be mobile, or may be formed as a component of a mobile phone or smartphone, or as a radio communication transceiver.

The information system may include means associated with the filter, such as a computing device or microprocessor, or a display, or speaker, for storing the control information and selection indicator, determining an execution condition, or taking action to inform or avoid a user a problem that may occur as a result of ignoring the traffic information. The means may be controllable by data or a signal characterizing the selection indicator.

• – bei einer am Straßenverkehr beteiligten Person untergebracht sein, oder
• – in einem Fahrzeug untergebracht sein, das entlang einer Fahrbahn fährt und einen Verkehrsstrom bildet, oder
• – an einem Verkehrshinweisgeber angeordnet sein, oder
• – sich in einer als „Fahrzeug” aufgefassten Vorrichtung oder Komponente der Automatisierungstechnik befinden.

The information system, which is preferably implemented or installed on a mobile phone or smartphone, may

• - be accommodated in a person involved in road transport, or
• - be accommodated in a vehicle that travels along a roadway and forms a traffic flow, or
• - be located at a traffic advisor, or
• - are located in a device or component of the automation technology conceived as a "vehicle".

The traffic flow includes one or more vehicles, with the vehicles traveling along the roadway.

The position-dependent evaluation of the control information can be executed without position data relating to the position being transmitted to third parties, in particular without a cell ID of the network unit or base station being transmitted to third parties.

Advantageously, the concept of information transmission and the information system enables effective traffic-oriented control of the movement of the vehicle. The concept also makes it possible to discriminate against information which does not contribute to the regulation of traffic in the local area or which the driver does not use. Based on the fact that the transferred control information relates to a location area and is relevant to the control of the movement of the vehicle in the local area, within (or outside) the local area, applicable regulations, restrictions or regulations such as speed or direction specifications, or preventing the leaving or driving / entering the area, checked and compliance are facilitated. The information concept preferably facilitates a check as to whether a driving style of the vehicle or the vehicle itself is compatible with specifications, restrictions or traffic regulations applicable to the local area.

The control information may be transmitted to a first set of communication participants and provided to a second set of communication participants, where i) the second set is a subset of the first set, ii) the control information is relevant only to second-party communication subscribers, and iii) the selection of communication subscribers of the second set can be made on the basis of the relevance of the control information. That is, the scope of the second set may be determined based on the control information by selecting communication parties a) for which the control information is relevant and b) to which the control information or traffic message is provided.

• – mindestens einen Kommunikationsteilnehmer, oder
• – keinen Kommunikationsteilnehmer, beispielsweise wenn sich innerhalb des Ortsbereichs kein Kommunikationsteilnehmer oder Fahrzeug befindet, oder
• – eine Vielzahl von Kommunikationsteilnehmern, beispielsweise die Kommunikationsteilnehmer einer Funkzelle oder diejenigen Kommunikationsteilnehmer, die sich innerhalb, in der Umgebung, oder in der Nähe des Ortsbereichs befinden.

The second quantity may include:

• - at least one communication participant, or
• No communication user, for example if there is no communication participant or vehicle within the local area, or
• - A variety of communication participants, such as the communication participants of a radio cell or those communication participants who are located within, in the vicinity, or in the vicinity of the location area.

The determination of the first-party communication subscribers or the scope of the first set may be based on a location of the vehicle, for example a cell-of-origin method, wherein a location range or location area of the vehicle is determined without transmitting location position information to third parties. The present information concept basically works without transferring position data to third parties. Preferably, no position data is transmitted to the network unit or to the outside of the network unit, for example to an external control center.

The amount of the second set may be determined after transmitting the control information by selecting at least one communication party for which the control information is relevant; Preferably, the amount of the second set is not determined prior to transmitting the control information.

• – im Fall i) durch die Empfänger-Position, nach Übertragung der Nachricht an eine Vielzahl von Empfängern, am Ort eines Empfängers, und
• – im Fall ii) durch die Empfänger-Nummer, vor der Übertragung der Nachricht an einen einzigen Empfänger, am Ort des Senders oder der Vermittlungsstelle.

A comparison of i) the selection of a vehicle for which the control information is relevant according to the present concept, and ii) a known and implemented in mobile switching a receiver based on a dialed number results in: The selection of a receiver is controlled

• In the case i) by the receiver position, after transmission of the message to a plurality of receivers, at the place of a receiver, and
• - in case (ii) by the recipient number, prior to the transmission of the message to a single consignee, the location of the sender or the central office.

For selecting the vehicle according to the present concept, the question of whether the position of the vehicle is within the location range may be a relevant criterion; In addition, other criteria can be taken into account, for example the question of compatibility i) of a direction of movement or direction of travel, or ii) of the vehicle, or iii) the driving style of the vehicle with traffic regulations or restrictions applicable to the local area. It is preferably possible to transmit one and the same control information to a plurality of vehicles, in particular by means of cell broadcast, and to make a selection by means of the control information for which of the vehicles the control information is relevant.

For selecting the vehicle, the control information may be transmitted in a push mode to the communication user, wherein preferably i) the control information is transmitted to the communication user unsolicited, or ii) receive user information from the communication user, but not sent out. Transmission of information essentially, preferably exclusively, takes place to the communication user, ie towards the communication user (with the exception of handshake messages or other data which, according to the communication protocol, serve to maintain the communication, but are not part of an information flow). ,

For traffic-oriented control of the vehicle or for carrying out the method, a unidirectional flow of information to the communication user is used, preferably exclusively. The unidirectional flow of information may take place, for example, from the network unit or an information source as a sender to the communication subscriber as a receiver. A bidirectional flow of information, whereby information is also transmitted to the outside by the communication user, for example to the network unit or to a third party, is not required for carrying out the present method.

In the context of the present concept, the communication participant acts or works in principle, preferably exclusively, as the recipient of information. Consequently, the privacy of the vehicle is not violated or restricted. A transmission in a pull mode (as requested by the communicating party, such as in a data download) would not even allow a selection and therefore does not correspond to the present concept. Selecting is only possible with a transmission in push mode.

Although the selection works even if the first set comprises only one vehicle, for example, if there is only one communication user in a radio cell, it is common and advantageous for the control information to be transmitted to a multiplicity of communication users. From the plurality of those communication participants are selected for which the control information is relevant and for the evaluation of the control information is useful. Advantageously, thereby a simplification and efficiency improvement of the control of the movement of a plurality of communication participants or associated vehicles can be achieved.

Preferably, according to the present concept, no data concerning the vehicle, for example, location data, destination data, trip data or position data, or data relating to a person, for example the owner or driver of the vehicle, is transmitted to the network unit or to third parties, so that privacy is fully ensured ,

The traffic-oriented control of the vehicle is enabled by means of a transmission of control information or message relevant to a predetermined location area, such as toll information, speed limitation or traffic degradation, to a plurality of mobile devices without any of them having to transmit data to the outside; the selection of the device or devices for which the control information is relevant is made by means of the transmitted control information. The present concept is straightforward and can be implemented on a smartphone that is available as a mass-produced product.

According to one embodiment, the information system may comprise a data memory or a computing device with a data memory. In the data memory vehicle-specific information, such as pollution class, license plate number, dimensions (height, width, length) or weight of the vehicle, VIN, and possibly further information of the vehicle may be stored. The control information and the selection indicator can also be stored in the data memory. On the basis of the vehicle-specific information and the received traffic information comprising, for example, i) a height of an upcoming underpass or ii) a maximum permissible vehicle weight for an upcoming bridge and iii) an associated location information, it is possible, for example, to check whether the vehicle with the upcoming underpass or Bridge is compatible.

Advantageously, the selection indicator allows to avoid that an action is executed even if the execution makes no sense. If the action consists in forwarding the traffic information to the driver of the vehicle, selecting a vehicle by means of the control information avoids the driver having to deal with information that is not relevant to him. The result is that the driver's attention is not diverted from traffic or driving the vehicle.

After determining the selection indicator and determining a negative result, the control information may be deleted or stored. Due to the movement of the vehicle, the selection indicator may at a first time provide a negative result, for example, because the vehicle is out of the local area, and at a later, second time provide a positive result, for example, because the vehicle is in the location area, wherein if applicable, the driving style of the vehicle is not compatible with local traffic regulations or restrictions. It is advantageous to delete the control information only when it is no longer needed, if appropriate, when the vehicle or the communication subscriber leaves the current radio cell or moves away from the local area. After the first time or during the entire dwell time of the communication subscriber in the current radio cell, the selection indicator can be determined or checked, for example continuously or at discrete, successive times.

The determination of the selection indicator allows, preferably by means of the computing device, an effective check as to whether the driving style or the vehicle is compatible with restrictions or traffic regulations that apply to the location area. Thus, for example, it can be checked whether a speed of the vehicle is within limits that are permissible for the location area, or whether a height of the vehicle is compatible with a height of an underpass to be passed. If the speed of the vehicle is outside the allowable speed range or the height of the vehicle exceeds the level of the underpass, the driver may be warned or the speed of the vehicle altered or adjusted by direct action on the vehicle, for example by means of braking controlled by the information system become.

In the case of a speed test, it is preferably possible to check repeatedly at successive, discrete, in particular equidistant times whether the position of the vehicle is within the location range and whether the current vehicle speed is within the permissible speed range. For this purpose, the stored control information including i) location area and ii) permissible speed area can be repeatedly accessed.

Alternatively, the position-dependent evaluation of the control information can be performed event-controlled, for example, by a leakage of the vehicle speed from the permissible speed range continuously, preferably by means of a comparator, determined or determined. In this case, the comparator can continuously compare speed values (current and permissible speed) and not wait until a discrete time, but deliver a result immediately when the vehicle speed exits the permissible speed range.

The same applies to a continuous determination of the position of the vehicle relative to the location area, wherein an exit of the vehicle from the location area or an entry into the location area is displayed directly.

Unlike a congestion information system wherein information is provided proactively or prospectively and the control information relates to a location area to which the vehicle is moving, that is, where the position of the vehicle is not, the present concept is based on providing information. which relate to the section of road currently being traveled, the control information relating to the location area in which the position of the vehicle is located; This will allow testing whether the driving style or the vehicle is compatible with traffic regulations or restrictions that apply to the section of road currently being traveled. Such a test with associated driver assistance can not enable a congestion information system.

The system is also advantageous for use in automation technology, wherein a robot is understood as a vehicle. In particular, it can be used to monitor whether the robot is leaving an area assigned to it or, conversely, whether the robot is entering a designated area. Again, a communication can be carried out by radio.

The system is also advantageous for monitoring persons, for example children, especially infants. Thus, a mini-phone with a built-in information system according to the present concept can be accommodated in the child. Via a second mobile phone, the mini-mobile phone can be sent a message including a location area that the child should not leave. If the child moves to the edge of the location area or leaves the location area, then the action to be taken may be to send a message to the second cell phone informing of the child's action or triggering an alarm.

• i) der Auswahl der Kommunikationsteilnehmer, an welche die Verkehrsnachricht übermittelt wird, so dass die Zahl von der Verkehrsnachricht nicht betroffener Kommunikationsteilnehmer erheblich reduziert wird, sowie
• ii) der Einhaltung oder Umsetzung der Verkehrsvorschriften oder Einschränkungen, die für eine spezielle Richtung des aktuell durchfahrenden Streckenabschnitts gelten.

According to one embodiment, the location information may include a location direction, which preferably indicates a direction of travel along a roadway, wherein the direction of travel is associated with the traffic information, but the opposite direction of travel is not. When transmitting two spatial directions or no spatial direction, wherein the location information does not include a location direction, the traffic information applies to both directions of travel, that is, regardless of the direction of travel. Considering the direction of travel or traffic information or restrictions allows for an improvement in terms of

• i) the selection of the communication subscribers to whom the traffic message is transmitted, so that the number of communication subscribers not affected by the traffic message is considerably reduced, as well as
• (ii) compliance with or implementation of the traffic rules or restrictions that apply to a particular direction of the current section of the route.

According to one embodiment, the position of the vehicle may be received by a location system associated with the communication party. The location system is preferably designed to receive position data from a satellite, for example GPS, DGPS, Galileo, Compass or GLONASS. The position of the vehicle may also be via GSM, alone or in combination with Timing Advance, Uplink Time Difference of Arrival, or Enhanced Observed Time Difference.

For the initial provision of the traffic information, the traffic information can be transmitted from an information source to the network unit. In order to increase the security of the transmission, preferably in order to prevent transmission or intervention in the transmission path by unauthorized persons, the traffic information i) can be transmitted using authentication or ii) in encrypted form.

The initial provision of traffic information regarding traffic density may be as follows running: i) locations of all vehicles of a radio cell, preferably by means of GSM location; ii) determining a density or density distribution of the traffic flow based on the positions of the vehicles; iii) determining the location area in which the density exceeds a predetermined threshold. The road sections of the location areas determined in step iii) may be affected by traffic jams.

According to one embodiment, a network entity, or two or more network entities may be determined, each having a coverage that at least partially includes the location area. The traffic information may be transmitted from each of the network units to the communication subscribers registered for the radio coverage area of the respective network unit.

According to one embodiment, the traffic information may concern a traffic regulation, for example a minimum speed, a speed limit, a fixed direction of travel (one-way), a zone not permitted for parking, or a street not permitted or not suitable for public transport or the present vehicle. The speed regulations may apply depending on the weather, season or time of day (day / night). Thus, in rain, snow or dangerous roads, for example because of spilled oil as a result of an accident or molten asphalt due to the effect of heat, the normal for a certain road section speed limit may be additionally reduced.

In the case of the traffic regulation, it is essentially a matter of informing the driver about the traffic regulation when the vehicle has reached or passes through the local area or road section affected by the traffic regulation. Optionally, the driver may be warned when the driving style or the vehicle is not compatible with the traffic regulations or with restrictions that apply to the location area or a road section of the location area, wherein it is preferably provided that an actual vehicle speed is detected.

Accordingly, preferably, the location area transmitted with the traffic message does not include a larger road section than the road section affected by the traffic regulation.

According to one embodiment, the location area may designate or mark a geographic area determined by its geographic coordinates. The road network embedded in the location area of a road map installed, for example on a smartphone, may designate or define at least one road or at least one road section. In addition, the transmitted location information may include a designation of the road section. Due to the geographical area and the designation of the at least one road section, the scope of at least one associated specification, restriction or traffic regulation is clearly defined.

The designation of a route or road section may relate to data used in the road map for unambiguous identification or identification of the road section, a road or a traffic route. Preferably, the road section comprises a plurality of road sections, for example more than 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 road sections.

A road map may indicate a map, a map, a street directory, or a collection of data relating to a map, a map, or a street map. In particular, the road map indicates a graphical representation of the data collection, preferably in an electronic display. The use of maps or a database may include the use of a local installation, download, or update of a local installation of the map material or the database.

According to an embodiment, the location area may be represented as being represented by a path or a road section. Preferably, a record identifying the road segment or path is transmitted, whereby in particular a transmission of the coordinates of the local area is unnecessary or obsolete. The road section may be represented by at least one record, wherein the record may comprise two points or a plurality of points, for example at least 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 points. The at least one data record necessary for the presentation or identification of the at least one road section can be transmitted as part of the location information.

The transmission of a record identifying a road segment may be beneficial and helpful in areas of low road density, such as off-shore or congested areas. In areas of low road density, the number of paths within the coverage or range of a network entity is correspondingly low, so that the number of road sections, the amount of data to be transmitted, and the associated network load are small. In areas with high road density, the use of a Navigation system or a road map advantageous.

According to one embodiment, recognition or selection of a path or road segment relevant to the vehicle may be performed, preferably by the information system or the communication subscriber, if the location area comprises a plurality of paths or road sections, or the location information comprises a multiplicity of associated data records. By means of selection, from the plurality of paths or road sections, that road section on which the vehicle is or is used by the vehicle can be recognized or selected.

The terms "path" and "road segment" correspond to each other, the path being a replica or representation of a road segment formed or determined by means of a data record from a computer program or software application.

Advantageously, the transmission of a data record characterizing a route eliminates the need for a current road map or even a road map to be installed in the information system, for example on the operating system of the smartphone. The concept of the invention also works without a road map, i. H. the information system does not need a road map. The technical complexity, error rate, and costs of the information system or control method are thus significantly reduced.

Preferably, a query can be made as to whether the position of the vehicle on a road section affected by the traffic information is within the location area. It is possible that the vehicle is located within the local area, but not on a road section affected by the traffic information transmitted, but for example on a dirt road or on a private road.

Checking whether the position of the vehicle on a road section is within the local area (position check) and if necessary determining the affected road section can be performed by a navigation system. However, after the information system may not include a navigation system or no current or even road map, performing the position check or determining the affected road section based on a transmitted roadside dataset provides operational reliability and independence from hardware or software manufacturers or updates of the road map.

Before sending the control information to the communication station connected to the vehicle or arranged on the vehicle, a selection or delimitation of the data to be transmitted can optionally be carried out. The selection may be based on a location of the vehicle, for example on a GSM location, preferably timing advance or uplink time difference of arrival. The selection allows a smaller amount of data to be transmitted, reducing the network load without harming the privacy of the vehicle or related persons, or transferring data relating to the vehicle or related persons to third parties.

According to one embodiment, the traffic information may relate to a traffic impairment such as a traffic jam, an accident site, a construction site, a ghost driver, poor road conditions, or a police barrier. The traffic impairment may also relate to a restriction associated with specific road conditions, for example a height of an upcoming underpass or a maximum permissible vehicle weight for an upcoming bridge or overpass.

In the case of a traffic impairment, it is preferable for the driver to be informed about problems on an impending section of the road that is affected by the traffic impairment, in order thereby to enable avoidance in advance of the route section. Accordingly, the location area transmitted with the traffic message may include a larger road section than the road section affected by the traffic regulation. Thus, the transmitted local area by a predetermined route length, for example, at least 2, 5, 10, 20, or 40 km, include larger section of the route. At the same time, the coordinates of the local area affected directly by the traffic impairment can also be transmitted. This gives the driver sufficient time, after receiving the control information or warning concerning the traffic impairment, to choose an alternative route.

According to one embodiment, the control information may include toll information and a location area in which a toll is charged.

Current toll systems, such as Toll Collect, utilize a vehicle-mounted on-board unit including a GPS receiver for determining current position data of the vehicle and a data storage in which vehicle-specific information and data on toll motorways are stored. From the stored data and the position data, the on-board unit calculates the due toll while driving. The data collected is transmitted via mobile phone to a computer center where it is processed for invoicing.

In the known toll system, the data tolls are stored in a local data store. Consequently, the local system must be able to manage a large amount of data, is correspondingly complex and prone to errors, and if tolls or toll roads are changed, an up-to-date software update must be loaded onto the on-board unit.

In contrast, the present concept allows a transmission of current toll information, including tolls and toll roads, to the information system, with an adaptation of the software or hardware of the information system to a new data, such as changes in tolls or road maps, is not necessary, since the concept is always guaranteed, the road data and the highest current toll information, present at a central location, for example at the network unit or base station of the mobile radio system or at a server of the toll operator connected to the network units, forms the basis for determining the tolls. Including the position data of the vehicle, the received, the sections within the local area descriptive records and the received toll information can be calculated and stored for each kilometer traveled, the resulting toll. At scheduled times, the cumulative toll may be transferred to the toll operator.

With the present concept, the toll can be collected while maintaining data protection by providing data relating to the vehicle or the user's privacy, for example a list of tolls passed and the associated times and toll amounts, to third parties, in particular a service provider or a central server (monitoring system). or toll server), either not transmitted or transmitted only in encrypted form.

In unencrypted form, a cumulative toll can be transmitted to the service provider, by means of which historical position data of the user can not be traced. The corresponding amount may be transferred at fixed times, for example at the end of each month, without further details as to its occurrence.

In encrypted form, the details associated with the toll amount, such as the tolls passed and the associated times and toll amounts, can be transmitted to the service provider and stored there. The encrypted data is understandable to the user but not to the service provider. For this purpose, a strong end-to-end encryption, preferably with an asymmetric cryptosystem, can be used.

The stored data may be provided to the user, preferably on the Internet, in a read-only mode, thereby ensuring that the data is not altered or manipulated after storage.

Advantageously, a commercially available device, such as a mobile phone or smartphone, can be used for the information system. In addition, an information system for different types of vehicles, such as a truck or car, can be used, wherein the respective vehicle type can be removed or read from a data memory of the arranged on the vehicle information system. Advantageously, toll collection works equally well for all vehicle types without requiring hardware or software adjustments. As a result, the system and operating costs are low and the operation is uncomplicated and inexpensive for the motorist.

Further, with the present concept, flexible toll collection with short-term adjustable traffic control or environmental protection parameters may be employed, for example by having a section of a particular route i) more expensive during the day than at night ii) more expensive at rush hour or at holiday start than outside (iii) more expensive in areas with a high population density than outside the areas; (iv) more expensive for vehicles with high pollutant emissions than for vehicles with low pollutant emissions.

In addition to the toll, other fees such as parking fees or penalty for traffic violations can be recorded. For this purpose, speed and position data of the vehicle can be used; This makes it possible, for example, to understand where, how long and at what charge rate the vehicle has parked, whereby a simple and accurate fee determination is possible.

According to one embodiment, the control information may include information about available parking spaces in the location area, including available seats and prices. To document a parking operation, a record of information such as the time in which the vehicle was in an area of the parking lot and the associated costs can be executed on the smartphone. These data may be transmitted to the parking lot operator, for example when leaving the parking lot or at the end of the month. To protect privacy or data protection, the measures described in connection with the collection of a toll can be taken.

According to one embodiment, the current vehicle speed can be detected, for example by means of a speed sensor or by means of the position data determined with the location system.

According to a further embodiment, the measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle may include a check or query as to whether at least one execution condition has been met.

• – die Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit größer als die Höchstgeschwindigkeit ist,
• – die Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit kleiner als die Mindestgeschwindigkeit ist,
• – die Höhe des Fahrzeugs größer als die Höhe der Unterführung ist, oder
• – das Gewicht des Fahrzeugs größer als das für die Brücke maximal zulässige Fahrzeuggewicht.

Preferably, the execution condition may include a query as to whether a driving style of the vehicle or the vehicle itself is compatible with traffic regulations or restrictions applicable to the road section currently being traveled, covered by the local area, or contrary to a traffic regulation or restriction associated with the traffic information. The traffic regulation may include a maximum speed, a minimum speed, a height of an underpass or a maximum permissible vehicle weight for a bridge. Accordingly, the query may be directed to whether

• The vehicle speed is greater than the maximum speed,
• The vehicle speed is less than the minimum speed,
• - the height of the vehicle is greater than the height of the underpass, or
• - The weight of the vehicle is greater than the maximum permissible vehicle weight for the bridge.

Here is an example: The traffic regulation for the currently traveled, covered by the local area, stretch is a speed limit of 120 km / h. A vehicle speed query of whether the vehicle speed is higher than 120 km / h will then give a positive result if the vehicle is traveling faster than 120 km / h, for example at 160 km / h. The driving style of the vehicle, in which the vehicle speed is 160 km / h, is not compatible with the traffic regulations or restrictions that apply to the currently traveled, covered by the local area, section.

If a violation of a traffic regulation is recognized by the information system, then there is an acute need for the driver because of the risk of damage, such as a fine in the event of speeding, or vehicle damage while driving through an underpass with an inappropriate for the vehicle height.

If the query gives a positive result, indicating that the driving style or the vehicle is not compatible with the traffic information, a measure can be taken.

The measure may comprise the reproduction of the traffic information by a reproduction device, for example a display or loudspeaker, or the outputting of an optical or acoustic warning signal by the reproduction device. The driver can then steer or steer the vehicle accordingly, for example by braking the vehicle or avoiding the upcoming underpass.

Alternatively or additionally, the measure may include logging or, preferably cyclic or event-controlled, filing in a data store of information. The information may include at least one of the features: a time stamp, the position of the vehicle, the vehicle speed, the speed limit, a toll or parking charge applicable to a particular position and time, or, in the event of a speeding, the cumulative duration of the speeding and the penalty determined. The logged information can make it possible, for example, to understand the circumstances in the run-up to the accident and the cause of the accident in the event of an accident.

According to one embodiment, the information system can be arranged on a traffic advisor or traffic sign, for example in a housing of the traffic advisor, for driving the traffic advisor. The information system can be connected to a display controller of the traffic advisor. The communication subscriber, which is preferably designed as a component of a mobile telephone or a smartphone, can transmit the traffic information to the display controller. Accordingly, the display of the traffic advisor may be configured as a means for performing a measure, and the measure may include displaying the traffic information through the display of the traffic advisor.

This embodiment serves to transmit the traffic information to those road users who do not have a in their vehicle Have a communication subscriber or an information system. In this case, the traffic information is transmitted visually, in a manner well known to the driver: by means of the traffic sign.

Known traffic signs may either display a single piece of information if the information is painted on the road sign or indicate a variety of information if the information is displayed on an electronic display. In the case of electronic displays, control takes place automatically via additional devices such as induction loops in the carriageway, infrared sensors or video recording in conjunction with traffic volume and weather parameters. The known electronic traffic signs thus require complex and expensive additional devices.

In contrast, the structure and the display of the road sign according to the present concept are extremely flexible, simple and inexpensive, since the display can be modified or adapted via mobile radio, using an information system implemented, for example, on a commercially available, inexpensive mobile phone or smartphone the traffic sign for transmitting the traffic information to be displayed can be arranged.

The invention will be explained in more detail by means of embodiments and with reference to the drawings. The same reference numbers refer to the same or corresponding elements. The features of various embodiments may be combined.

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1 an information system 26 for a vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 .

2a a road section defined by means of route-related coordinates, which defines a location area 11.1 represents,

2 B Road sections defined by geographic coordinates that are part of a local area 11.1 are,

3 a scenario in the automotive sector, the concept for the position-dependent evaluation of a control information 11 is implemented,

4 a scenario in the field of automation technology, the concept for the position-dependent evaluation of a control information 11 is implemented.

Detailed description of the invention

• – einen Kommunikationsteilnehmer 12 eines Mobilfunksystems, der zum Empfangen einer Steuerinformation 11 ausgebildet ist, die eine Ortsinformation und eine Verkehrsinformation umfasst, wobei die Ortsinformation einen Ortsbereich 11.1 betrifft in welchem die Verkehrsinformation gültig ist, zum Ermöglichen der Bewegungssteuerung des ausgewählten Fahrzeugs 15.1;
• – ein Ortungssystem 14 zur Positionsbestimmung und zum Bereitstellen einer Position des Fahrzeugs 15.1;
• – ein mit dem Kommunikationsteilnehmer 12 und dem Ortungssystem 14 verbundenes Filter 10 zum Auswählen des Fahrzeugs 15.1 aus einer Vielzahl von Fahrzeugen, falls die Position innerhalb des Ortsbereichs 11.1 liegt, zwecks Bereitstellung eines Auswahlindikators in Form von Daten oder eines Signals kennzeichnend die Auswahl des Fahrzeugs 15.1.

The 1 shows an information system 26 for a vehicle 15.1 , wherein the functional components shown are implemented on a smartphone. The information system 26 includes:

• - a communication participant 12 a mobile radio system capable of receiving control information 11 is formed, which includes a location information and a traffic information, wherein the location information is a location area 11.1 in which the traffic information is valid, for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle 15.1 ;
• - a location system 14 for determining the position and for providing a position of the vehicle 15.1 ;
• - one with the communication participant 12 and the location system 14 connected filter 10 to select the vehicle 15.1 from a variety of vehicles, if the position within the location area 11.1 characterizing the selection of the vehicle to provide a selection indicator in the form of data or signal 15.1 ,

In the present case, the features "data" and "signal" are technically equivalent and interchangeable, since they can be converted into each other by means of D / A and A / D converters.

The filter 10 provided data is converted into electrical signals and forwarded to a speaker or a display of the smartphone. The elements speaker and display provide a means 16 to perform a measure and serve to control the movement of the vehicle 15.1 by informing or warning the vehicle user if the vehicle 15.1 , is selected.

The vehicle 15.1 becomes out of the plurality of vehicles by means of the control information 11 selected, so that performing a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle 15.1 can be controlled by the data or the signal if the vehicle 15.1 is selected.

The motion control of the selected vehicle 15.1 is executable without information about the vehicle being transmitted to an area outside the vehicle.

The information system designed as a driver information system or assistance system 26 is in a vehicle 15.1 arranged and serves to the driver of the vehicle 15.1 provide relevant and up-to-date information that facilitates a review of whether the driving style or the vehicle 15.1 is compatible with for the local area 11.1 applicable traffic regulations. If the vehicle 15.1 , is selected because the vehicle 15.1 and thus the information system 26 within the local area 11.1 then transmit the agent 16 the traffic information to the interior of the vehicle in the form of a video or audio message.

According to 1 is the communication participant 12 a part of the information system 26 and is functionally defined by sending or receiving information. All functions of the information system 26 may be implemented on a computing device or a microprocessor. Present is the information system 26 implemented on a smartphone.

The present concept seeks to disrupt the driver of the vehicle 15.1 to keep it as low as possible and to inform the driver as effectively as possible to ensure efficient control of the vehicle 15.1 to effect. For this reason, a warning is transmitted when a problem or a traffic inaccuracy arises. In addition, it is additionally checked whether the driving style or the vehicle is compatible with restrictions or traffic regulations, which are valid for the local area 11.1 apply and as part of the traffic information system 26 available. The speaker or the display 16 only transmits the audio or video message if the driving style or the vehicle is incompatible with restrictions or traffic regulations applicable to the local area 11.1 be valid.

Specifically, this means that the driver is warned when the speed of the vehicle is higher than that for the local area 11.1 permissible speed or close to the permissible speed or if a height of the vehicle exceeds a height of an underpass to be crossed. Unless the driving style or the vehicle is compatible with restrictions or traffic regulations applicable to the local area 11.1 apply, the traffic information can be transmitted to the driver, but without warning.

To the function of the information system 26 to enable the information system includes 26 a data store 18 in which vehicle-specific information of the vehicle 15.1 are stored. The vehicle-specific information includes a pollutant class, a license plate number, a height, width, length and weight of the vehicle 15.1 , and a chassis number. In the data store 18 are also more for the function of the information system 26 stored relevant data.

The information system 26 also includes an interface 28 to the CAN bus of the vehicle. About the interface 28 gets the remedy 16 to carry out a measure current driving data 28.1 such as a current speed, fuel consumption, etc. The mean 16 transmits the current driving data 28.1 to the driver of the vehicle.

• – die Steuerinformation 11 und gegebenenfalls auch weiterer Informationen werden an den Autofahrer übermittelt;
• – ein lauter Warnton wird ausgegeben;
• – ein Brems- oder Lenkungsvorgang wird eingeleitet.

The middle 16 has controller functionality in addition to the delivery functionality. The middle 16 can perform at least one of the following actions when the vehicle-specific data, the current vehicle data 28.1 and the control information 11 point out that a problematic situation for the driver can occur:

• - the control information 11 and possibly also further information is transmitted to the driver;
• - a loud warning tone is output;
• - A braking or steering operation is initiated.

Based on 3 in interaction with 2a . 2 B An exemplary scenario is described in which the advantages of the invention in the automotive sector can be seen.

A vehicle 15.1 in which an information system 26 with integrated communication participant 12 is housed moves along a roadway 32 to the radio coverage area of the network unit 20 to. The current position of the vehicle 15.1 on the roadway 32 is outside the radio coverage area of the network unit 20 and also outside of a local area 11.1 , in which a speed limit applies.

When the vehicle arrives 15.1 in the radio coverage area becomes the communication party 12 at the network unit 20 registered. At the network unit 20 can also be registered other communication participants. Preferably, at the network unit 20 all network subscribers in the radio coverage area of the network unit 20 registered.

After registering, the network unit transmits 20 the control information 11 to the communication participant 12 where the control information 11 includes traffic information and location information. After receiving the control information 11 by the communication participant 12 this will be in a data store 16 of the smartphone 26 saved. Optionally, the network unit 20 before sending the control information 11 Carry out a check whether the communication participant 12 has booked a special service that entitles him to the tax information 11 to recieve.

The location information relates to a location area 11.1 that the roadway 34 includes. The traffic information concerns the speed limit for the roadway 34 or part of the roadway 34 applies.

Preferably, the network unit transmits 20 to the communication participants 12 a variety of control information, any control information 11 comprising traffic information and location information. The location information of the respective control information may concern several roads or traffic routes, for each of which different traffic information apply.

For the initial provision of the control information 11 becomes the control information 11 from a trained as a source of information communication participants 12 to the network unit 20 transfer. In order to increase the security of the transmission, preferably to prevent transmission or interference with the transmission path by unauthorized persons, the control information 11 i) including authentication or ii) encrypted transmission.

According to 3 is the source of information 12 with a computing device 42 which performs computationally intensive operations such as encryption. Preferably, the communication participant 12 and the computing device integrated in a device, such as a mobile phone or smartphone.

The position of the vehicle 15.1 is determined, preferably cyclically and at successive times, which are also referred to as sampling times. Based on current input quantities including the traffic information and the position of the vehicle 15.1 at a current sampling instant, the selection indicator is determined immediately after determining the position. As long as the vehicle 15.1 outside the local area 11.1 the vehicle is not selected. Accordingly, no action is taken.

The vehicle 15.1 moves on and reaches the limit 30 of the local area 11.1 , It drives into the part of the roadway 34 inside, which is within the local area 11.1 and is affected by the speed limit. At the next determination of the position of the vehicle 15.1 , where the position is within the location area 11.1 is the first time the vehicle is selected. Accordingly, the following action is taken: video information or audio information concerning the traffic information is output.

In addition, it is checked whether at least one execution condition is fulfilled. The execution condition is met if the driving style or the vehicle is not compatible with restrictions or traffic regulations applicable to the local area 11.1 be valid. If the execution condition is met, at least one of the following operations is initiated: an alarm is triggered, or the vehicle is operated to brake or steer the vehicle.

Consequently, the driver is informed or warned when the vehicle is moving 15.1 within the local area 11.1 or the speed of the vehicle 15.1 the for the local area 11.1 approaching or exceeding the permitted speed, or when a height of the vehicle exceeds a height of an underpass to be passed.

If the process is outputting control information 11 or the triggering of an alarm, the process is executed during the entire time in which the execution condition is met. If the process involves braking the vehicle, the process is carried out until the speed of the vehicle falls below the prescribed speed.

The 2a . 2 B clarify the feature local area 11.1 , wherein to avoid overloading the figures with reference numerals, a legend 24 is drawn, which sets out the symbols used.

In 2a is a local area 11.1 representing a road section or street area 34 concerns. Within the local area 11.1 in the street section 34 are two positions 15.5 of vehicles 15.1 located. Outside the local area 11.1 in the street section 32 , is a position 15.4 from a vehicle 15.1 located. The limits 30 of the local area 11.1 mark the beginning and the end of the road section 34 ,

In 2 B is a local area 11.1 represented, which is determined by its geographical coordinates. The geographical coordinates also mark the boundaries 30 of the local area 11.1 ,

If the vehicle 15.1 the local area 11.1 leaves, determining a position that is outside the location area 11.1 is located, then the vehicle 15.1 no longer selected. That applies regardless of whether the vehicle 15.1 within the radio coverage area or not. As a result, no action is taken.

• i) eine Abfrage ausgeführt, ob die Position innerhalb des Ortsbereichs 11.1 ist,
• ii) eine Abfrage ausgeführt, ob die Fahrweise oder das Fahrzeug nicht kompatibel ist mit Einschränkungen oder Verkehrsvorschriften, die für den Ortsbereich 11.1 gelten, und
• iii) wenn die Ausführungsbedingung umfassend die Abfragen unter i), ii) erfüllt ist, ein Vorgang zum Informieren oder Warnen des Autofahrers oder zum Steuern des Fahrzeugs initiiert.

If the control information 11 several local areas 11.1 and associated traffic information, for example, because along the lane follow one another several different speed limits, then for each sampling time and each traffic information

• i) execute a query if the position is within the location area 11.1 is
• ii) carry out a query as to whether the driving style or the vehicle is not compatible with restrictions or traffic regulations applicable to the local area 11.1 apply, and
• iii) if the execution condition comprising the queries under i), ii) is fulfilled, initiating an act to inform or warn the driver or to steer the vehicle.

Alternatively, the query under ii) can be omitted, so that the driver of the vehicle is informed of the traffic regulations in force on the road section being used even if the traffic regulations are not violated.

The driver is a control information 11 provided that concerns him or is relevant to him. The consequence is that the driver's attention is not unnecessary from the traffic or driving the vehicle 15.1 is distracted.

3 shows a traffic advisor 40 to which a communication participant 12 is arranged. Present is the information system 26 , which is the communication participant 12 includes, largely implemented or installed on a smartphone. The middle 16 to carry out a measure is as a display of the traffic advisor 40 educated. The information system 26 is connected to a display controller for the traffic advisor for transmitting the traffic information to the display controller. In this case, the measure comprises the reproduction of the traffic information by the display.

In classic traffic signs with painted traffic information changing the display is possible only with great effort by the sign is replaced. Although modern traffic signs with electronic displays allow a flexible change in the content displayed, they require complex technical designs in order to be able to control the electronic displays via a remote control center.

In contrast, the present arrangement is made possible by traffic information 40 and communication participants 12 or information system 26 a significant reduction in acquisition and operating costs. The order 40 . 12 makes it possible to provide those road users with up-to-date traffic information that does not have an information system 26 verfüngen.

The 4 shows a scenario in the field of automation technology, the concept for the position-dependent evaluation of a control information 11 for a control of, preferably autonomous, robots 15.2 is implemented. In each of the robots 15.2 is in each case a communication participant 12 arranged, the part of an information system 26 is. Present is the information system 26 largely set up or installed on a smartphone. The network unit 20 each transmits a control information 11 to the communication participants 12 where the control information 11 includes traffic information and location information. The location information relates in each case to a location area 11.1 ,

The at the robots 15.2 arranged communication participants 12 receive two messages concerning each two different location areas 11.1 , Depending on the position of a robot 15.2 ever happens a tax information 11 with its own local area 11.1 the filter 10 of the respective information system 26 , Accordingly, the communication participant 12 or information system 26 in the 4 shown on the left 15.2 a local area 11.1 with square format, and the communication participant 12 or information system 26 in the right-positioned robot 15.2 a local area 11.1 transmitted in a circular format.

As soon as a robot 15.2 to the limit 30 so that approaches a distance between robots 15.2 and border 30 falls below a threshold value, a measure is executed which the robot 15.2 prevents it from passing through the border 30 to leave the defined area.

Accordingly, traffic information may be designed such that a robot 15.2 it is prevented from entering the local area 11.1 of another robot, causing a collision of the robot 15.2 is prevented. That way, the robots can 15.2 be controlled efficiently and flexibly based on the present concept and on appropriately designed traffic information and location areas.

The concept or subject matter of the present application may include one or more of the following features. The features can, if technically feasible, be combined with each other.

• a) Übertragen oder Absenden einer Steuerinformation 11, die eine Ortsinformation und eine Verkehrsinformation umfasst, von einer Netzwerkeinheit 20 des Mobilfunksystems an den Kommunikationsteilnehmer 12, wobei die Ortsinformation einen Ortsbereich 11.1 betrifft in welchem die Verkehrsinformation gültig ist, zum Ermöglichen der Bewegungssteuerung des ausgewählten Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2;
• b) Ermitteln einer Position des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2;
• c) Auswählen des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2 aus der Vielzahl von Fahrzeugen, falls die Position innerhalb des Ortsbereichs 11.1 liegt; und
• d) Ausführen einer Maßnahme zur verkehrsorientierten Steuerung des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2, falls das Fahrzeug 15.1, 15.2 ausgewählt ist.

It is a method for traffic-oriented control of a vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 by selecting the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 from a multiplicity of vehicles in each of which a communication participant 12 a mobile radio system arranged is provided. The method comprises the steps:

• a) transmitting or sending a control information 11 comprising location information and traffic information from a network unit 20 of the mobile radio system to the communication subscriber 12 , wherein the location information is a location area 11.1 in which the traffic information is valid, for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 ;
• b) determining a position of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 ;
• c) selecting the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 from the variety of vehicles, if the position within the location area 11.1 lies; and
• d) carrying out a measure for the traffic-oriented control of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 if the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 is selected.

The method may be carried out, it is preferably carried out without information relating to the vehicle being transmitted to an area outside the vehicle.

The step a) is executable before the step b), wherein preferably the control information 11 is provided without using the position.

The method can be executed, preferably it is carried out without i) position data relating to the position being transmitted to third parties, or ii) a cell ID of the network unit 20 or iii) a location of the communication subscriber 12 or the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 performed by a third party.

The traffic-oriented control of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 is basically, preferably alone or exclusively, based on the control information 11 executed.

For traffic-oriented control of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 or for the execution of the method comes, preferably exclusively, a unidirectional flow of information to the communication subscriber 12 used, for example by the network unit 20 or an information source to the communication participant 12 ,

A transmission area over which the control information 11 is sent out, includes a plurality of location areas 11.1 ,

Sending the control information 11 in step a) is carried out by means of a cell broadcast, wherein the transmission area is a radio cell.

Sending the control information 11 through the network unit 20 there is no need for an alternative provision of the traffic information, in particular by means of accessing a database or downloading data or the database.

The control information 11 is in a push mode to the communication participant 12 transfer, in particular for selecting the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 , preferably wherein payload information from the communication subscriber 12 received but not sent out.

The step a) comprises transmitting the control information 11 from an information source to the network entity 20 and then sending the control information 11 to the plurality of vehicles, preferably by broadcast.

The position of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 is from a location system 14 , in particular a GPS-based navigation system or a system based on GSM location, determined.

An actual vehicle speed is recorded.

The traffic information comprises at least one traffic regulation or restriction, which for the currently traveled, from the local area 11.1 covered, section applies.

The measure includes a check that at least one execution condition is met.

The measure includes the conditional or unconditional triggering of an operation to inform or warn the driver or to steer the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 For example, by initiating a braking or steering operation, wherein preferably the conditional triggering of the operation is due to the execution condition, in particular by a fulfillment of the execution condition triggers the operation.

The execution condition includes a query whether a driving style or the vehicle 15.1 is compatible with the traffic information, preferably with contained in the traffic information and applicable to the local area specifications, restrictions or traffic regulations.

The execution condition includes a query as to whether a height of an upcoming underpass or a maximum allowable vehicle weight for an upcoming bridge on the currently pass through, from the local area 11.1 covered, track section is compatible with a height or weight of the vehicle 15.1 ,

The execution condition includes a query as to whether or not the vehicle speed is currently traveling on the local area 11.1 covered, section is greater than a maximum speed or less than a minimum speed.

The process relates to the reproduction of the traffic information by an optical or acoustic reproduction device, or the issuing of a warning signal.

The process relates to, preferably cyclic, storing in a data store of the control information 11 concerning at least one of: a time stamp; the position; a vehicle speed; a speed limit; toll or parking fee applicable to the position and time; if the speeding is exceeded, the cumulative duration of the speeding violation and the penalty determined.

The process involves braking or steering the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 , Preferably, to solve a problem due to lack of compatibility of the driving style or the vehicle 15.1 with the traffic information exists.

The traffic information relates to a traffic impairment, a traffic regulation or a restriction that is relevant to one of the local area 11.1 covered section applies.

The traffic information relates to at least one of: a height of an underpass, a maximum allowable vehicle weight for a bridge, a maximum speed, a minimum speed.

The control information 11 includes toll information and a location area 11.1 in which a toll is charged.

Before sending the control information 11 to the on the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 arranged communication participants 12 is a selection or reduction of the data to be transmitted by means of a location of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 executed, for example, a cell-of-origin or GSM location, which in particular from the outside, preferably by the network unit 20 is carried out.

The local area 11.1 denotes a region of data collection relating to a map, preferably the data collection on the communication participant 12 or one on the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 arranged information system 26 is stored.

The local area 11.1 is not a geofencing area.

The local area 11.1 is determined by its geographical coordinates.

The local area 11.1 includes at least one section of road 34 or is through at least one street section 34 determined, wherein preferably the location information at least one of the road section 34 comprising a characteristic dataset.

The transmission area has a radius of at least 2, 4, 8, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 40 km.

From a first set of vehicles whose positions are in the transmission area comprising at least one location area, a second set of vehicles is determined whose positions are in the at least one location area, preferably for selecting the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 ,

Recognizing one for the vehicle 15.1 relevant road section 34 is performed, preferably by means of a computer program, if the location area 11.1 more than a stretch of road 34 or the location information more than one record containing a road section 34 describes includes.

By recognizing the relevant road section 34 becomes from the plurality of road sections of the location area 11.1 a road section 34 selected, on or in the vicinity of the position of the vehicle 15.1 or communication participant 12 is.

A query and associated position-dependent evaluation of the control information is carried out event-controlled, preferably an entering into the local area or in a radio cell, or an exit from the local area triggers an event.

At least one network unit 20 is determined, each having a cover which the local area 11.1 at least partially, the traffic information being from the network entity 20 to the for the radio coverage area of the network unit 20 registered communication participant 12 is transmitted.

• – einen Kommunikationsteilnehmer 12 eines Mobilfunksystems, der zum Empfangen einer Steuerinformation 11 ausgebildet ist, die eine Ortsinformation und eine Verkehrsinformation umfasst, wobei die Ortsinformation einen Ortsbereich 11.1 betrifft in welchem die Verkehrsinformation gültig ist, zum Ermöglichen der Bewegungssteuerung des ausgewählten Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2;
• – ein Ortungssystem 14 zur Positionsbestimmung und zum Bereitstellen einer Position des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2;
• – ein mit dem Kommunikationsteilnehmer 12 und dem Ortungssystem 14 verbundenes Filter 10 zur positionsabhängigen Bewertung der Steuerinformation 11 und zum Auswählen des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2 aus einer Vielzahl von Fahrzeugen, falls die Position innerhalb des Ortsbereichs 11.1 liegt, zwecks Bereitstellung von Daten oder eines Signals kennzeichnend die Auswahl des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2,

wobei

• – das Fahrzeug 15.1, 15.2 aus der Vielzahl von Fahrzeugen, mittels der Steuerinformation 11 ausgewählt wird, so dass das Ausführen einer Maßnahme zur verkehrsorientierten Steuerung des Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2 durch die Daten oder das Signal ansteuerbar ist, falls das Fahrzeug 15.1, 15.2 ausgewählt ist,
• – das Informationssystem 26 an dem Fahrzeug 15.1, 15.2 angeordnet ist, und
• – die Bewegungssteuerung des ausgewählten Fahrzeugs 15.1, 15.2 ausführbar ist ohne dass Informationen betreffend das Fahrzeug in einen Bereich außerhalb des Fahrzeugs übertragen werden.

It is an information system 26 for a vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 provided, comprising:

• - a communication participant 12 a mobile radio system capable of receiving control information 11 is formed, which includes a location information and a traffic information, wherein the location information is a location area 11.1 in which the traffic information is valid to enable the motion control of the selected vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 ;
• - a location system 14 for determining the position and for providing a position of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 ;
• - one with the communication participant 12 and the location system 14 connected filter 10 for position-dependent evaluation of the control information 11 and to select the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 from a variety of vehicles, if the position within the location area 11.1 The selection of the vehicle is indicative of the provision of data or signal 15.1 . 15.2 .

in which

• - the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 from the plurality of vehicles, by means of the control information 11 is selected, so that performing a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 can be controlled by the data or the signal if the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 is selected,
• - the information system 26 on the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 is arranged, and
• The motion control of the selected vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 is executable without information relating to the vehicle in an area outside the vehicle to be transmitted.

The information system 26 includes one with the filter 10 associated agent 16 for performing a measure to inform a user or to control the movement of the vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 if the vehicle is selected.

The information system 26 includes a data store 18 in which the control information 11 or more for the function of the information system 26 relevant data, and preferably vehicle-specific information of the vehicle 15.1 comprising a pollution class, a license plate, height, width, length and weight of the vehicle 15.1 , and a VIN number, are stored.

The information system 26 includes an interface 28 to a CAN bus of the vehicle 15.1 for transmitting current driving data 28.1 of the vehicle 15.1 comprising a current speed, fuel consumption or diagnostic data.

The information system 26 is at a traffic advisor 40 arranged to drive the traffic advisor 40 , wherein preferably a display of the traffic advisor 40 is designed as a means 16 for performing a measure and in particular the measure comprises the reproduction of the traffic information by the display.

The information system 26 is on a component 15.2 an automation system, preferably on a robot, arranged to monitor whether the component 15.2 leaves a designated area or whether the component 15.2 comes in a designated area.

A computer program is provided which includes the method of controlling the movement of a vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 and to select a vehicle 15.1 . 15.2 by means of a transmitted via mobile control information 11 when loaded into a computer, preferably a smartphone, or running on the computer.

There is provided a program storage medium or computer program product with the computer program.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above-described embodiments are to be read by way of example, and that the invention is not limited thereto, but that it can be varied in many ways without departing from the scope of the claims. It is also to be understood that the features, independently as they are disclosed in the specification, claims, figures, or otherwise, also individually define essential components of the invention, even if described together with other features.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Filter for a vehicle for the position-dependent evaluation of a control information

11

tax information

11.1

local area

12

communication stations

13

execution condition

14

tracking system

15.1

vehicle

15.2

Vehicle, component of an automation system, robot

15.4

Position of the vehicle outside the local area

15.5

Position of the vehicle within the location area

16

Means for executing a measure, calculating means, display, loudspeaker

18

data storage

20

Network unit

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satellite

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Legend

26

Information system, smartphone

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Interface to the CAN bus of the vehicle

28.1

current driving data

30

Boundary of the local area

32

Road section, road or traffic route outside the local area

34

Road section, road or traffic route within the local area

40

Traffic Whistleblower

42

computing device

Claims (10)

Method for the traffic-oriented control of a vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) by selecting the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) from a plurality of vehicles in each of which a communication subscriber ( 12 ) of a mobile radio system, comprising the steps of: a) transmitting or sending control information ( 11 ), which includes location information and traffic information, from a network unit ( 20 ) of the mobile radio system to the communication subscriber ( 12 ), wherein the location information includes a location area ( 11.1 ) in which the traffic information is valid, for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ); b) determining a position of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ); c) selecting the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) of the plurality of vehicles, if the position within the location area ( 11.1 ) lies; and d) performing a traffic-oriented control of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) if the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) is selected, wherein the method can be carried out, is preferably carried out without transmitting information relating to the vehicle in an area outside the vehicle. Method according to claim 1, characterized by at least one of the following features: the method can be carried out, preferably it is carried out without i) position data relating to the position being transmitted to third parties, or ii) a cell ID of the network unit ( 20 ) is transferred to a third party, or iii) a location of the communication subscriber ( 12 ) or the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) is carried out by a third party; the method can be executed, preferably it is carried out in compliance with data protection, in particular the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) or associated persons; the traffic-oriented control of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) is basically, preferably alone or exclusively, based on the tax information ( 11 ) executed; for the traffic-oriented control of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) or for carrying out the method, preferably exclusively, a unidirectional flow of information to the communication subscriber ( 12 ) used; a transmission area over which the control information ( 11 ), includes a plurality of location areas ( 11.1 ); Sending the control information ( 11 ) in step a) is carried out by means of a cell broadcast, wherein the transmission area is a radio cell; Sending the control information ( 11 ) through the network unit ( 20 ) eliminates an alternative provision of traffic information, in particular by means of access to a database or a download of data or the database; the control information ( 11 ) is sent in a push mode to the communication partner ( 12 ), in particular for selecting the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), preferably wherein payload information from the communication subscriber ( 12 ) but not sent out. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one of the following features: the step a) comprises the transmission of the control information ( 11 ) from an information source to the network entity ( 20 ) and the subsequent sending of the control information ( 11 ) to the plurality of vehicles, preferably by broadcast; the position of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) is determined by a location system ( 14 ), in particular a GPS based navigation system or a GSM location based system; an actual vehicle speed is detected; the traffic information comprises at least one traffic regulation or restriction applicable to the currently traveled, from the local area ( 11.1 ), section of the route applies. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one of the following features: the measure comprises a check as to whether at least one execution condition has been fulfilled; the measure involves the conditional or unconditional triggering of a procedure to inform or warn the driver or to steer the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), wherein preferably the conditional triggering of the process is due to the execution condition; the execution condition includes a query as to whether a driving style or the vehicle ( 15.1 ) is compatible with the traffic information; the execution condition comprises a query as to whether a height of an upcoming underpass or a maximum permissible vehicle weight for an upcoming bridge on the currently traveled, from the local area ( 11.1 ) is compatible with a height or weight of the vehicle ( 15.1 ); the execution condition comprises a query as to whether the vehicle speed on the currently traveled, from the local area ( 11.1 ), Section is greater than a maximum speed or less than a minimum speed; the process relates to the reproduction of the traffic information by an optical or acoustic reproduction device, or the issuing of a warning signal; the process relates to, preferably cyclic, storing in a data memory of the control information ( 11 ) concerning at least one of: a time stamp; the position; a vehicle speed; a speed limit; toll or parking fee applicable to the position and time; if the speeding is exceeded, the cumulative duration of the speeding and the penalty determined; the process involves braking or steering the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one of the following features: the traffic information relates to a traffic impairment, a traffic regulation or a restriction which is relevant to one of the local area ( 11.1 ) covered section applies; the traffic information relates to at least one of: a height of an underpass, a maximum allowable vehicle weight for a bridge, a maximum speed, a minimum speed; the control information ( 11 ) includes toll information and a location area ( 11.1 ), in which a toll is charged; before sending the control information ( 11 ) to the on the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) arranged communication participants ( 12 ) is a selection or reduction of the data to be transmitted by means of a location of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), for example a cell-of-origin or GSM locating, which in particular from the outside, preferably by the network unit ( 20 ) is carried out. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one of the following features: the location area ( 11.1 ) denotes an area of data collection relating to a map, preferably the data collection on the communication participant ( 12 ) or one on the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) ( 26 ) is stored; the local area ( 11.1 ) is not a geofencing area; the local area ( 11.1 ) is determined by its geographical coordinates; the local area ( 11.1 ) comprises at least one road section ( 34 ) or through at least one section of road ( 34 ), wherein preferably the location information at least one of the road section ( 34 ) characterizing record includes. Information system ( 26 ) for a vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), comprising: a communication participant ( 12 ) of a mobile radio system used to receive control information ( 11 ), which comprises location information and traffic information, the location information comprising a location area ( 11.1 ) in which the traffic information is valid, for enabling the motion control of the selected vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ); a location system ( 14 ) for determining the position and for providing a position of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ); one with the communication participant ( 12 ) and the location system ( 14 ) connected filter ( 10 ) for selecting the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) from a plurality of vehicles, if the position within the location area ( 11.1 ), for the purpose of providing data or a signal, the selection of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), where the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) from the plurality of vehicles, by means of the control information ( 11 ) is selected, so that the execution of a measure for traffic-oriented control of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) is controllable by the data or the signal if the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), the information system ( 26 ) on the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ), and the motion control of the selected vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) is executable without transferring information regarding the vehicle to an area outside the vehicle. Information system ( 26 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized by at least one of the following features: one with the filter ( 10 ) ( 16 ) for carrying out a measure to inform a user or to control the movement of the vehicle ( 15.1 . 15.2 ) if the vehicle is selected; a data store ( 18 ), in which the control information ( 11 ) or others for the function of the information system ( 26 ) relevant data, and preferably vehicle-specific information of the vehicle ( 15.1 ), comprising a pollution class, a license plate number, a height, width, length and weight of the vehicle ( 15.1 ), and a VIN number, are stored; an interface ( 28 ) to a CAN bus of the vehicle ( 15.1 ) for transmitting current driving data ( 28.1 ) of the vehicle ( 15.1 ) comprising a current speed, fuel consumption or diagnostic data. Information system ( 26 ) according to one of the preceding two claims, characterized by at least one of the following features: the information system ( 26 ) is at a traffic advisor ( 40 ), for driving the traffic advisor ( 40 ), preferably a display of the traffic advisor ( 40 ) as a means ( 16 ) is designed to carry out a measure, and in particular the measure comprises reproducing the traffic information by the display; the information system ( 26 ) is on a component ( 15.2 ) of an automation system, preferably arranged on a robot, for monitoring whether the component ( 15.2 ) leaves a designated area or whether the component ( 15.2 ) comes in a designated area. A computer program which executes the method of any one of claims 1 to 7 when loaded into a computer, preferably a smartphone, or running on the computer.

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