MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641042764 A) filed by Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, on April 2, for 'traffic light control and prediction for intelligent transportation system using artificial intelligence.'
Inventor(s) include K. Rajasekar; Dr. R. Kathirvel; J. Gowri Shankar; R. Siva; Vijay Boobathi; J. B. Sasidaran; and R. Shanthosh.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Urban traffic congestion has become a major challenge in modern cities, particularly at busy three-way intersections where uneven vehicle flow leads to long waiting times, increased fuel consumption, and delayed emergency responses. To address these issues, this project proposes a Smart Traffic Control Management System that integrates embedded technology and ultrasonic sensors to monitor traffic density in real time. The system intelligently adjusts signal timings based on the volume of vehicles in each lane, ensuring efficient traffic distribution and smoother vehicle movement. In addition to managing regular traffic, the system incorporates RFID-based ambulance detection, which prioritizes emergency vehicles by automatically turning the traffic signal green along their route. This feature significantly reduces delays for ambulances and enhances the overall response time during emergencies. The proposed system aims to create a more adaptive, automated, and reliable traffic control mechanism that minimizes human intervention. By combining real-time data acquisition with automated signal control, the system effectively reduces congestion, travel time, and fuel wastage while improving road safety. Ultimately, this smart approach contributes to building a more intelligent urban infrastructure that supports sustainability and ensures faster, safer mobility for both daily commuters and emergency services."
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