Waste management system having roadway condition detection

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10859386-B2
Application number	US-201715432028-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Feb 14, 2017
Priority date	Feb 14, 2017
Publication date	Dec 8, 2020
Grant date	Dec 8, 2020

Abstract

A system is disclosed for managing waste services. The system may have a memory with computer-executable instructions stored thereon, and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute the instructions to receive, via a first portal, sensor data and location data associated with a service vehicle; to make a determination based on the location data of whether the service vehicle is stopped or moving; and based on the determination, to selectively show on a second portal, confirmation of a service activity completed by the service vehicle or an irregularity in a roadway traveled by the service vehicle corresponding to the sensor data.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A system for managing waste services, comprising:
at least one location device located onboard a service vehicle configured to generate location data indicative of a geographical position of the service vehicle;
one or more sensors configured to generate sensor data indicative of a waste service operation and a travel operation of the service vehicle;
a memory having executable instructions stored thereon; and
a processor configured to execute the instructions to:
receive the sensor data and the location data;
compare the location data of the service vehicle over a threshold amount of time to determine whether the service vehicle is stopped or traveling;
upon determining that the service vehicle is stopped within a threshold distance to a service location, monitor the sensor data to detect performance of a waste service operation at the service location;
upon determining that the service vehicle is traveling, monitor the sensor data to detect a roadway irregularity;
correlate location data of the service vehicle to the detected roadway irregularity to determine a location of the detected roadway irregularity; and
determine characteristics of the detected roadway irregularity.

2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first portal that is one of a service portal, provider portal, a customer portal, and a government agency portal.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to receive, via the first portal, manual input regarding observed completion of a service activity and observed roadway irregularities, and to selectively show on a second portal the confirmation of the service activity or the irregularity in the roadway based on the manual input.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are visual sensors.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are one of an image sensor, a lift sensor, and a vibration sensor.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to provide a recommendation based on the determining the presence of the roadway irregularity.

7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the recommendation is provided to at least one of an operator of the service vehicle and a party responsible for the roadway.

8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the recommendation includes at least one of an alternative travel path for the service vehicle and repairs for the roadway.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the location data includes an approximate position of service vehicle on a specific roadway.

10. A method for managing waste services, the method comprising:
receiving sensor data and location data, the sensor data being generated by one or more sensors configured to detect a waste service operation and a travel operation of a service vehicle, the location data being generated by at least one location device onboard the service vehicle including a geographical position of the service vehicle;
compare the location data of the service vehicle over a threshold amount of time to determine whether the service vehicle is stopped or traveling;
upon determining that the service vehicle is stopped within a threshold distance to a service location, monitor the sensor data to detect performance of a waste service operation at the service location;
upon determining that the service vehicle is traveling, monitor the sensor data to detect a roadway irregularity;
correlate location data of the service vehicle to the detected roadway irregularity to determine a location of the detected roadway irregularity; and
determine characteristics of the detected roadway irregularity.

11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the one or more sensors include at least one of a lift sensor and a vibration sensor onboard the service vehicle.

12. The method of claim 10 , further including receiving, via a first portal, manual input regarding observed completion of a service activity and observed roadway irregularities, wherein selectively showing on a second portal confirmation of the service activity or the roadway irregularity includes selectively showing on the second portal confirmation of the service activity or the roadway irregularity based further on the manual input.

13. The method of claim 10 , further including providing a recommendation based on the determining the presence of the roadway irregularity.

14. The method of claim 13 , wherein providing the recommendation includes providing the recommendation to at least one of an operator of the service vehicle and a party responsible for the roadway.

15. The method of claim 14 , wherein providing the recommendation includes providing a recommendation to follow alternative travel path for the service vehicle or to repair the roadway.

16. The method of claim 10 , wherein the location data includes an approximate position of service vehicle on a specific roadway.

17. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing computer-executable programming instructions for performing a method of waste service management, the method comprising:
receiving sensor data the sensor data being generated by one or more sensors configured to detect a waste service operation and a travel operation of a service vehicle, the location data being generated by at least one location device onboard the service vehicle including a geographical position of the service vehicle;
compare the location data of the service vehicle over a threshold amount of time to determine whether the service vehicle is stopped or traveling;
upon determining that the service vehicle is stopped within a threshold distance to a service location, monitor the sensor data to detect performance of a waste service operation at the service location;
compare the location data of the service vehicle over a threshold amount of time to determine whether the service vehicle is stopped or traveling;
upon determining that the service vehicle is stopped within a threshold distance to a service location, monitor the sensor data to detect performance of a waste service operation at the service location;
upon determining that the service vehicle is traveling, monitor the sensor data to detect a roadway irregularity;
correlate location data of the service vehicle to the detected roadway irregularity to determine a location of the detected roadway irregularity; and
determine characteristics of the detected roadway irregularity.

18. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 17 , wherein:
the method further includes receiving, via a first portal, manual input regarding observed completion of a service activity and observed roadway irregularities; and
selectively showing on the second portal confirmation of the service activity or the irregularity includes selectively showing on the second portal confirmation of the service activity or the irregularity based further on the manual input.

19. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 17 , further including providing a recommendation to at least one of an operator of the service vehicle and a party responsible for the roadway based on determining the presence of the irregularity.

20. The non-transitory computer readable medium of claim 19 , wherein providing the recommendation includes providing a recommendation to follow alternative travel path for the service vehicle or to repair the roadway.

Assignees

• Rubicon Global Holdings Inc
• Rubicon Global Holdings Llc

Inventors

• Rodoni Philip

Classifications

• Y02W90/00

  Enabling technologies or technologies with a potential or indirect contribution to greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions mitigation · CPC title

• G06Q10/08

  Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management · CPC title

• G06Q10/30

  Administration of product recycling or disposal · CPC title

• G01C21/3415 Primary

  Dynamic re-routing, e.g. recalculating the route when the user deviates from calculated route or after detecting real-time traffic data or accidents · CPC title

• G06Q10/00 Primary

  Administration; Management · CPC title