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THE Reference in Traffic Video Detection
VEHICLE PRESENCE DETECTION
AT SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS
THE Reference in Traffic Video Detection
Outline of Presentation
 Historical background TrafiCam
 The product TrafiCam
- Functionalities of TrafiCam
- Characteristics of TrafiCam
- Benefits of TrafiCam: “what makes TrafiCam unique?”
 TrafiCam versus other technologies
 TrafiCam facts & figures
TrafiCam references
 TrafiCam website
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Historical background TrafiCam
Traficon already has “presence detection” in the product range by means of:
 Non-US market: VIP/P (“P” = Presence)
 US-market: VIP3.1 & VIP3.2
This video detection technology is a field proven technology:
 Proven algorithms: more than 40,000 cameras installed worldwide
 Different big intersection projects: 1,400 cameras installed in Colorado Springs,
230 in Lynwood, more than 1,500 in Germany,…
But…
Intersection presence detection with VIP/P - VIP3.x
are only interesting for complex intersections that
require advanced solutions or for replacing a large
amount of inductive loops (= bigger crossings)
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Market demand
Customers were asking Traficon to design a product that contains an intelligent camera
together with the field proven presence detection algorithm in one compact housing.
As a consequence…
1st Generation (2003)
2nd Generation (2006)
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The product TrafiCam
= Vehicle Presence Sensor for use at & nearby intersections
= Stop Bar Detection & Advance Detection
= Cost-Competitive with alternative technologies =>
• Inductive Loops
• Radars
• InfraRed Detectors
= Superior technical performance vs other technologies
= Easy to set-up, use, modify and install
(left/right turn, side streets, advance detection, road works,… )
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ADVANCE
DETECTION
STOP BAR
DETECTION
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TrafiCam Functionalities
• 8 vehicle presence detection zones (“virtual loops”)
• Detection of stationary and moving vehicles (also directional)
• 4 detection outputs
• Configuration with PC
• Set-up tool to position & modify vehicle presence detection zones
• “Streaming” video (refreshing JPEG images), recording & playback
tool to verify detection performance
• Optional: Wireless communications
– 868MHz version for Europe, South-Africa, Australia, New Zealand, …
– 915MHz version for USA, Canada, Mexico, …
• Compatible with battery/solar power
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‘VIRTUAL’ VEHICLE PRESENCE DETECTION ZONES
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TrafiCam Characteristics
• Camera + Detector in same housing
• Camera: 1/3” B&W CMOS
• 2 lens types available:
• wide angle
• narrow angle
• Housing IP67
• Incl. mounting bracket
• horizontal fixation
• vertical fixation
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Key Benefits:
All-in-one solution: CMOS sensor + video detection technology
Non-intrusive, above-ground installation
Direct loop replacement (by ‘virtual loops’)
Easy installation and quick configuration
Real-time view of detection
Esthetical design with durable material
All weather performance, day & night (> 98%)
Wireless communication / solar power
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TrafiCam Benefits
Use:
 Easy to install and to maintain
 One camera detects up to 4 lanes
 Easy to modify presence detection zones
Reliability and Maintenance:
 High detection performance
 MTBF is more than 10 years
Experience:
 Based on the experienced and field proven VIP (Presence) video detection algorithm
(more than 40,000 cameras installed worldwide, big project references)
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TrafiCam Benefits
Benefits to the public:
Because the TrafiCam is much more reliable
than the standard loops:
 Better level of service to the public
 More capacity
 Less delay
 Less consumption of fuel
Benefits to the government:
 Lowers the cost of maintenance by more than 75%!! (*)
 Continuity assurance during road works due to flexible repositioning of the vehicle presence zones
(*): Reference = Article Colorado Springs in Traffic Technology International , issue June/July 2003
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TrafiCam versus other technologies
Source: www.traficam.com
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TrafiCam Facts & Figures
• More than 15,000 units sold (dd. March. 2009)
• Installations in more than 55 countries worldwide!
• The main TrafiCam users are located in Germany, Lithuania, South Africa, Spain,
Poland, USA/Canada and Mexico
• 70% = stop bar detection ; 30% = advance detection
Belgium
The Netherlands.
U.S.A.
France
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IN CONCLUSION...
Are there INTELLIGENT SOLUTIONS
for reducing waiting
time
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Videointersections?
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