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Aldis GridSmart System Set to Revolutionize Intersection Traffic Control
NEW YORK, Nov 18, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Aldis Corp., a leader in next-generation
traffic management systems, announced today the official release of their new
concept in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technology at the ITS
World Congress in New York, NY. This concept, GridSmart, marks the beginning
of a new generation of traffic management solutions by creating a video
tracking solution that allows traffic professionals to actuate and maintain
intersections in real time.
With the ability to combine vision and logic, GridSmart may be used for
stop-bar actuation (loop replacement), advanced pedestrian safety, rich
pedestrian and traffic data (including vehicle types, speed, turn-counts,
etc.), emergency vehicle identification, E-911 notification of collisions and
adaptive traffic management.
GridSmart combines a 360-degree ultra-wide angle lens, numerous patents
and proprietary software to create a single-camera solution that sees the
entire intersection and several hundred feet in all directions. GridSmart
software integrates multiple data streams to make intelligent, immediate
intersection management decisions, maximizing traffic flow and reducing wait
times at the intersection.
"We are thrilled to be introducing GridSmart to a national audience," said
Bill Malkes, Chief Operation Officer of Aldis. "Our system keeps track of
every car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian approaching the
intersection. GridSmart is a gigantic technological leap ahead of traditional
wire loops that are cut into the pavement at intersections to detect the
presence of cars. The high failure rate of loops generates higher costs and
greater congestion on the roads. GridSmart is a low-cost alternative for
cities of all sizes."
A newly installed GridSmart system hangs above 34th Street and 8th Avenue
in Manhattan, just outside the Javits Center where the ITS World Congress is
being held. Attendees who visit Aldis' booth are able to see first hand the
flattened images and real-time data that the system produces.
The GridSmart platform is user-friendly, easily scalable, and includes a
simulator allowing traffic professionals to model various scenarios based on
real-world data from that specific intersection. Data from GridSmart may be
used for a variety of applications such as timing studies, evaluation of
un-actuated intersections and providing real-time travel information.
"This system gives states and municipalities the opportunity to
cost-effectively move cars and people through intersections more safely and
smoothly than ever before," said James "Vig" Sherrill, President and CEO of
Aldis. "We are proud to be able to marry our roads with 21st Century
technology."
About Aldis:
Aldis Inc. is a Tennessee-based CleanTech company specializing in
vision-based technologies for intelligent traffic system management and
advanced infrastructure solutions. The company develops efficient traffic and
energy management solutions to state and municipality partners utilizing the
traffic signal asset management program, SmartWay, and the advanced
intelligent traffic management solution, GridSmart. For additional
information about Aldis, please visit http://www.aldiscorp.com or call
(865) 482-2112.
CONTACT:
Eric Seabrook
Aldis Inc.
(865) 482-2112
Lindsey Meyer
AkinsCrisp Public Strategies
(865) 680-6758
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information,
visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Aldis Inc.
http://www.aldiscorp.com
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