NoTraffic today reached a significant milestone for its AI-mobility platform that ensures all non-connected vehicles and VRUs (vulnerable road users) share the same benefits that were previously reserved only for connected vehicles. The company announced the issuance of U.S. patent WO2019220353A2 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology for enhancing traffic control using V2X communication and sensor data.

“NoTraffic’s mission has always been rooted in its commitment to redefine mobility,” said Tal Kreisler, CEO and Co-Founder of NoTraffic. “The issuance of this patent is a testament to the collective dedication of our team in pushing the boundaries of traffic innovation.”

The company, founded in 2017 by Kreisler, CTO Uriel Katz, and CSO Or Sela, says its AI-mobility platform offers the first software-defined infrastructure that includes sensors installed at signalized intersections, a mobility operating system that enables the management of the traffic light grid in real-time, and a mobility store that acts as a one-stop shop for a variety of mobility applications.

The patent approval comes at a strategic moment, aligning with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its intentions to deploy V2X technology across 25% of signalized intersections in major cities within the next two years and 50% within four years. The department has announced the initial allocation of $40 million to support these efforts as part of its “Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment” initiative.

According to NoTraffic, the substantial investment and focused expansion strategy underscores the growing importance of V2X technology in enhancing public safety. It also highlights the U.S.’s commitment to advancing into the next generation of mobility.

Current V2X technologies rely on the mass adoption of connected vehicles but exclude non-connected road users including VRUs. NoTraffic’s patent addresses this limitation by integrating connected and non-connected road users, combining data from multiple sources, and analyzing camera, radar, V2X, and cellular inputs with AI algorithms. This multifaceted approach, enhanced by advanced sensor technologies, enables the system to provide connected vehicles with critical information about the presence of all road users in their vicinity.

With V2X connectivity already embedded into the NoTraffic platform, traffic operators can easily activate various applications with a single click, eliminating the need for separate, dedicated hardware. This solution is said to be cost-effective, easy to install, and compatible with existing infrastructure, and its built-in monitoring capabilities work to ensure the smooth operation of safety-critical applications. The platform supports automated applications like SPAT (Signal Phase and Timing) generation and MAP messages as well as V2X applications such as EVP (Emergency Vehicle Preemption) and TSP (Transit Signal Priority) capabilities.

“Our platform offers a diverse range of V2X applications that goes beyond the immediate benefits, positioning itself as a premier all-in-one solution for V2X implementation,” added Kreisler. “With its capability for swift installation and seamless continuous operation, it stands out as a leading choice.”

In less than 2 h of installation, the company says that its platform can classify all road users—including private vehicles, public transportation, emergency services, and pedestrians—and respond to traffic conditions in real-time to reduce travel times and CO2 emissions and improve safety.