How does GridSmart™ work?
Using a wide-angle lens with a horizon-to-horizon view in concert with Aldis proprietary software, GridSmart™ utilizes advanced vision processing science and the ability to apply logic to what is seen in and around the intersection.
Is GridSmart™ user friendly?
Absolutely. The installation manual for the GridSmart™ product line was designed to be among the simplest to follow in the industry.
Can GridSmart™ track pedestrians and bicycles?
Yes, assuming at installation the zones where pedestrians and bicycles normally would be tracked, were identified as such.
Does GridSmart™ count vehicles?
Vehicle counting is an upgrade option on the GridSmart Spectra 360™, available in Q2 of 2009.
Is GridSmart™ expandable?
Absolutely. Ultra 360™ options for the Spectra 360™ include: vehicle speed, turn and pedestrian counts, emergency vehicle preemption modes, machine-enabled red light running mitigation and real-time video feeds.
How does GridSmart™ affect an existing timed corridor?
The GridSmart™ system will issue calls to the controller based on the vehicles detected near the intersection. The controller timing can be adjusted to accommodate the current traffic conditions.
Does GridSmart™ work with available traffic simulators?
Yes, the GridSmart™ product line comes with proprietary simulation software. Actual intersection data retrieved from a GridSmart™ camera can be downloaded into the simulator to improve intersection efficiency and increase traffic safety.
How can GridSmart™ see traffic through a fish-eye lens?
The camera utilized in the GridSmart™ unit contains a very high resolution sensor. The image captured provides the detail required to perform the GridSmart™ functions.
Does GridSmart™ work with all controllers?
GridSmart™ works with all TS1 controllers and has been tested with a number of TS2 controllers. The GridSmart™ system can be adapted to accommodate the idiosyncrasies of the various models of TS2 controllers.
Can I view my intersections remotely with GridSmart™?
The GridSmart™ system can be connected to a WAN (Wide Area Network). The system contains an Ethernet interface specifically for connection to a WAN. The system is configured for remote viewing from a desktop computer.
How is a detection zone configured?
Detection zones are user definable. The zones may be of any shape and size. The user defines the zones by selecting points within the image to create a closed area. The direction of normal traffic flow is defined to prevent false calls associated with vehicles moving the wrong direction through a zone.
Is technical support available?
Absolutely. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.