Traffic Signs
Development of a traffic sign register including ad-hoc warnings if a traffic sign is damaged or even missing.
Ensure intelligent traffic flow and the basis for autonomous driving
From speed limits and right-of-way regulations to warnings of dangers – traffic signs are an essential part of our day to day lives. They contain safety-relevant information that ensures safe and smooth road traffic.
Traffic Sign recognition is one of the most important data products on the way to fully digitized roads and therefore a component of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Traffic signs enhance road safety by informing the driver of speed limits, possible dangers such as icy roads, imminent road works or pedestrian crossings. With the Traffic Signs product of Mercedes‑Benz, customers can monitor the state of the traffic sign infrastructure and conduct reviews and improvements digitally driven and efficient.
Get in touch with us!
Speak with our experts to explore Traffic Signs and get the answers you need.
Contact usWhat data is included?
The data product can be used for targeted and thus efficient maintenance of traffic signs as well as for any applications and innovations related to infrastructure.
-
Traffic sign type
-
Traffic sign value
-
GPS position
-
Time stamp
-
Permanency
-
Heading of sign
-
Confidence Level
-
Lonely sign
-
Supplemental sign present
Your advantages at a glance
Everything for your reliable traffic sign register
The Traffic Signs product provides traffic authorities, cities, and municipalities with traffic sign data from the connected Mercedes‑Benz vehicle fleet based on recognition by the camera sensors. Take advantage of these benefits:
-
Near real-time monitoring of infrastructure
Keep traffic sign infrastructure up to date, such as speed limits and prohibition or hazard signs.
-
Optimized efficiency and planning
Recognize inefficient or suddenly absent traffic signs quickly in order to initiate appropriate measures.
-
Enhanced road safety
Receive ad-hoc alerts as soon as traffic signs are damaged or even lost – and thus prevent a sudden increase in accident potential.
-
Valuable analysis options
Over time, you can evaluate the quality or effectiveness of road signs by creating a map of road signs and their impact.
Functions and features of the Traffic Signs Product
1. Data Collection
Mercedes‑Benz vehicles are equipped with a high range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) which support the driver and make the streets safer. This enables us to collect the traffic sign data through detection by the built in vehicle camera sensors. The sensors not only recognize the type, the value and the shape of the road sign but also the heading of the sign and the permanency (e.g. static or LED sign). Furthermore, the exact sign data is extended by the GPS position and the time stamp. The data is then sent over-the-air to the Mercedes‑Benz vehicle backend where they are validated and aggregated via our proprietary algorithm.
2. Analysis
To deliver result data in the highest accuracy we have developed our own algorithm. We aggregate individual measurements of the Mercedes‑Benz vehicle fleet to ensure a high confidence level of our measurements. This aggregation of individual measurements enables us to correct the geo position of traffic signs to provide a high accuracy for the data points. We can then send ad-hoc notifications, if a traffic sign is damaged or even missing.
Arrange your personal consultation!
Our connectivity specialists will advise you on potential use cases and help you explore how Traffic Signs can support your business or solution.