Method and system for providing dynamic pricing algorithm with embedded controller for high occupancy toll lanes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10311651
APP PUB NO 20130226668A1
SERIAL NO

13407931

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A method and system for providing a feedback based dynamic pricing algorithm with an embedded controller for a HOT (High Occupancy Toll) lane. An input-output transfer function of a vehicle flow with respect to a HOT lane can be obtained utilizing a simulation module. A feedback controller combined with, for example, a Smith predictor can be designed to avoid an unstable behavior due to a time delay in the HOT lane, a price regulation, and a large transient caused by an integral part of the controller due to traffic jams. A driver behavior preference model can be derived based on a relationship between a toll rate and several characteristics of the HOT lane and a general purpose lane. The feedback controller and the behavior preference model can then be implemented to set the toll rate in real-time in order to satisfy a desired performance metric.

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CONDUENT BUSINESS SERVICES LLC100 CAMPUS DRIVE SUITE 200 FLORHAM PARK NJ 07932

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Costanza, Daniel W Webster, US 51 628
Gil, Alvaro E Rochester, US 21 191
Kulkarni, Rakesh Webster, US 8 41
Zou, Guangyu Webster, US 13 72

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