WORLD NEWS | Smart warning lights help solve traffic problems

Susono [Japan], March 18 (ANI): NTT Communications is a representative ICT company in Japan. Japan is using its ICT technology to solve transportation problems. Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture installed smart warning lights for car drivers.

Susono City conducted a publicity experiment to prevent traffic accidents on icy roads in winter.

Read also | Donald Trump said he would be arrested on March 21 as New York prosecutors focused on the charges and called for protests.

“A smart warning light project is being developed to create a safe and secure town. Smart lighting displays a warning sign on the road surface. For example, it is a sign that shows ‘Warning for icy road’ or ‘Don’t cross the road suddenly’ function.’ And one more thing. It has a sensor that collects various information such as temperature, velocity acceleration and location information. We are now collecting this data in the cloud and studying its use for safe towns,” the official said. Shunsuke Sakakura said. , NTT Communications.

NTT and four companies are collaborating on this demonstration experiment. In the field of smart cities, NTT Com is experimenting with cooperation with Susono City.

Read also | The WHO said the COVID-19 pandemic could pose a seasonal flu-like threat this year.

“For example, we plan to install smart warning lights near elementary schools and display warning exit signs. Sensors report information to parents whether elementary school students have passed the school route and when they have passed. We are seeking a safe and reassuring town model, adding these value,” Shunsuke added.

“As an example of urban regeneration, we have plans to show people navigating to the park. To hype up the event, we guide people by offering them profitable coupons. It guarantees value to passengers. Not only will we enjoy providing lighting functions, and also likes to provide communication cloud services,” an NTT Communications official said.

This facility is the first of its kind. NTT Com is planning to promote its business in different countries. There are plans to roll out to emerging countries. (Arnie)

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from a Syndicated News feed, the content body may not have been modified or edited by LatestLY staff)