Nokia and UC Berkeley Experts build Technology to offer Real Time Traffic Information

Tech Shout! 22 months ago

Nokia and UC Berkeley Experts build Technology to offer Real Time Traffic Information

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The software aggregating the GPS feeds disassociates data stored in the individual’s device and combines it with the general stream of traffic data. Privacy is achieved by keeping the data anonymous and aggregated. Full Article at Tech Shout!

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