Traffic Wizard User Manual Lab 4 – Traffic Wizard User Manual
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1. Database The database that holds metadata ID latitude and longitude coordinates and traffic status on all virtual checkpoints being used in traffic monitoring and analysis Virtual Driver Entities used in the Simulation Console demonstrations that simulate real world drivers using preset routes and destinations2. Team Blue Access Denied Invalid username or password Username jsmith Skip Password Register Login Figure 1 App Login left Login Error right To register a new user account select Register from the login screen In the view that appears Figure 2 left enter the requested information You may choose to purchase the yearly or lifetime memberships or the free membership option You may get an error 1f the username you choose has already been taken Figure 2 right in that case you must choose a new username Once finished you ll be taken back to the login screen where you should now be able to log in and start using Traffic Wizard Space intentionally left blank Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 6 Carrier F 1 11 PM p7 Traffic Wizard Register New User First name Andrew Last name McKnight Email amcknigh2718 qm Registration Error Username amcknigh Username already taken Password amcknighpass Free Yearly Lifetime Submit Testi Test2 Test3 Figure 2 User Registration left Registration Error right 3 Using the Smartphone App The main user experience of Traffic Wizard lies within the smartphone app available on 1OS exclusively for the prototype later versions expected to be available on Android also The prototype app must be downloaded directly from Team Blue email us at our website http cs odu edu 41 blue for instruc
3. contents of the database are show in 17 See Figure 15 for an example table Last Name First Name jones Jom 1 _j ones place com Hanibal EE col h smith ateam com colsmith _ plancomestogether ES 6 Figure 15 Driver Profile Example Output Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 15 To add a new user to the Driver Profile Database follow these steps 1 Navigate to the Driver Profile Demo page click the navigation button 2 2 The user ID field 7 is filled in automatically 3 Enter a last name in 8 4 Enter a first name in 9 5 Select a type from the drop down menu 10 6 Enter an Email in 11 7 Enter a username in 12 8 Enter a password in 13 9 Click the Insert button 15 10 The output of the process is shown in 17 e The contents of the database are printed See Figure 15 for an example table The following error is printed Error Username not Available To reset the Driver Profile Demo 1 Click the Reset button 16 2 17 will display Demonstration Reset 4 2 Viewing the Route Creation Demo MacLeod The Route Creation page summarizes the route creation feature of the Traffic Wizard app It can be accessed by clicking the Route Creation tab labeled 3 in Figure 17 Selecting this tab will bring you to the page showing in Figure 16 Space intentionally left blank Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 16 CS 411 Team Blue TRAFFIC WIZAR
4. requires access From the server s command line execute sudo opt lampp lamp start requires access Ensure URL 1s http 41 1 blue cs odu edu 10100 simconsole Ensure you are connected to the Internet while visiting page instead of locally on the server Refresh the page Press Stop to end the current simulation the select a new one with the scenario selection drop down box Table 1 Traffic Wizard Troubleshooting Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 23 6 Glossary of Terms Alpha Testing First testing phase for Traffic Wizard that will be available to select institutions closed access for a duration of 30 days Beta Testing Second testing phase for Traffic Wizard that will be available to the public open access as a demo for a duration of 90 days Blockage Finder The server algorithm that determines if a blockage exists that is slowing or stopping traffic flow Checkpoint Allocator The server algorithm that associates virtual checkpoints to their initial latitude and longitude coordinates for a specific region Checkpoint Re allocator The server algorithm that continuously adds and removes virtual checkpoints from the Virtual Checkpoint Database to improve accuracy and performance when evaluating traffic conditions Custom Route Any user entered route start and end location that is saved to the phone to be driven later Driver Generator The Simulation Console compon
5. resulting aggregated speed that the checkpoint has received from virtual drivers passing through the system which are not visible These speeds will change as the simulation continues execution and are directly involved in determining the traffic status at that checkpoint green yellow or red To run a simulation once a desired scenario is chosen simply click on the Start Simulation button within element 2 in Figure 21 to begin execution The events of the simulation will match the general description listed for the chosen scenario element 5 in Figure 21 The debug window will report the events of the simulation and will notify when the simulation has completed If you choose to end a simulation before its natural conclusion simply click on the Stop button located next to the Start Simulation button To fully grasp how Traffic Wizard systems react to various traffic scenarios you must be sure to select each of the three traffic scenarios available and run the simulations to their end Each scenario proves a different aspect of Traffic Wizard functionality You will then have a better understanding of how the system works 5 Error Messages This section contains troubleshooting information and known error messages for using the Traffic Wizard Prototype Table 1 displays potential errors involved in using the Traffic Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 22 Wizard smartphone app or the Simulation Console This table also e
6. D SIMULATION CONSOLE Home Driver Profile Demo Route Creation Demo Virtual Checkpoint Demo Traffic Simulation Demo About ROUTE CREATION 1 12 PM Traffic Wizard users are given access to the route creation feature of the app through their driver profile Traffic Wiz Create New Trip Nen The user is given a number of fields and settings in creating their route Since the route they create is going soars to be saved to their phone a name is required for the route so that the user can select it in the future without Home gt Practice having to re enter any of the details Starting address 7328 hampton bivd norfolk va Along with a name to associate with the route details a start and end address is required to be entered as Ending address well The route that will be analyzed for the user will lie between these addresses while the exact roads 801 witt ct chesapeake va involved in the route will be selected in a later screen ate Set mete ete Data Set 1 12 C Another Traffic Wizard feature that is available from the route creation menu CUN VENE Or Open ee is the Route Tracer This is a utility designed to assist a driver in defining a Route Tracer route that they wanted saved when they may not know the exact address or what roads they take to travel the route When selected from the route Traffic Wizard creation menu the Route Tracer utility starts The Route Tracer when started simply tracks the route that
7. Data Set 3 Route Tracer Traffic Wizard Figure 3 Main Menu left Create New Trip middle Trip Time right 6 Next select the notification methods you d like to use for this particular trip Figure 4 left Traveling home from the office Use email notifications to get the latest in your inbox where you ll see it immediately 7 Hit Next to continue 8 In the final step Figure 4 right you ll see your trip plotted on a map with several alternative routes suggested by Google s map and directions services Select the route you d normally take the others are also saved as alternates for suggestions later 9 Select Finish to save the route Space intentionally left blank Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual Carrier gt 1 12 PM eet Carrier gt 1 12 PM Time of Notification Me Next How would you like to receive traffic alerts OUN Be A ap a pe aea Sy Lm Text SMS Email Google cep Creek a Push Notification VA 165 S Notificat Choose Prima Finish Figure 4 Trip Notifications left Primary Route Selection right 3 2 Using the Route Tracer Dong The Route Tracer is a program function to track a route to be saved as you drive Proceed through the following steps to use the Route Tracer Carrier F 12 46 PM 7 Traffic Wizard r H d Traffic Wizard Team Blue Username jsmith Binh Skip Password Sujani
8. Displaying the edit trip option to the user Figure 11 4 Using the Simulation Console Crossman A specialized platform has been created by Team Blue to act as a demonstration medium for Traffic Wizard systems This platform website is called the Simulation Console From the Simulation Console demonstrations for all functional aspects besides smartphone app interaction are present to be viewed at your leisure The Traffic Wizard Simulation Console can be accessed from the following URL http 41 1 blue cs odu edu 10100 simconsole The Simulation Console first loads the Home page to be viewed as seen in Figure 12 Space intentionally left blank Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 13 TRAFFIC WIZARD SIMULATION CONSOLE Home Driver Profile Route Creation Virtual Checkpoint Traffic Simulation About Blue Team Traffic Wizatd Problem Phase 1 Prototype Phase 2 Production Competition Figure 12 Simulation Console Home From the Home page you can click on each of the labeled banners to expand it and read more information and view figures about the foundation of Traffic Wizard and the reasons behind its creation The Problem and Goals sections outline why traffic congestion is an issue and what Traffic Wizard plans to do to resolve this issue for individual drivers The Phase 1 Prototype and Phase 2 Production sections show figures for the milestones of Traffic Wizard for those dev
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10. Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual Running Head Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual Traffic Wizard Blue Team Old Dominion University CS 411 Brunelle Last Modified April 24 2012 Version 2 1 Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 2 Table of Contents l Introduction MAC COD a aa a a 4 Zs GetineStarted Mek MeN rss a a D DAAI DN 1 5 5 VSinethe Smartphone APPa E TA EDAT AT UTRt TLG TT L L0 Ato E00 ne E 2 6 Salle Creating a New Route CICK ion eea a e 6 32 Adsine the Route Tracer CD One ernn aso O CRE E A 8 5 00 Edinme an Existing Route DONS 2 2253053125A 3226025 R Sd AAN NADA D 2 APD 20753 10 3 4 Working with Delay Notifications Godavarthi ccccciiiiiccecccccciiiieeeaaen 11 So Ende a Fip Godavarthi 2205452250222920 ANE 11 4 Using the Simulation Console Crossman ccccccccciiccccccccciciccccccccccciiccccccccccereeaaaas 12 4 1 Viewing the Driver Profile Demo Kennedy cccccccccssssssseeeeeeceeeaeeseeeeceeeeeeeaeeenees 14 4 2 Viewing the Route Creation Demo MacLeod cccciicccccccccciiiiciecccceeriiies 15 4 3 Viewing the Virtual Checkpoint Demo Kennedy cc cececcccccceecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 16 4 4 Running Traffic Simulations Crossman cccicicccccccccciccccccccccccrccccccoccceresaaea 18 3 EOMME SAS C8 oa heat tacs Nakcenaess cats E OA vein AP e EAS AN L 21 Os 6 E
11. a driver travels and records the latitude and longitude coordinates that they pass during their trip At the end of the trip when the user selects to stop the Route Tracer the traveled path is analyzed by the Traffic Wizard 2115 server to turn it into a definite route which is sent back to the user s app to be stored under the specified name What time do you normally take this trip Notificat Choose Prima Finish Traffic Wizard After first creating a route the second most important aspect is to set the time of day that the route is usually travelled If this is set accurately based off of when a user drives their route then the app can send an analysis request to the server to get an initial traffic status on the route before the user even goes to travel This can benefit the user by letting them know if their usual route has unfavorable traffic conditions before they are already driving it US 13 S VA 165 S Figure 16 Route Creation Demo Page 4 3 Viewing the Virtual Checkpoint Demo Kennedy The Virtual Checkpoint page demonstrates the functionality of the Virtual Checkpoint Database The navigation image is reprinted in Figure 17 for your convenience The Virtual Checkpoint page components are labeled in Figure 18 Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 17 TRAFFIC WIZARD SIMULATION CONSOLE Home Driver Profile Route Creation Virtual Checkpoint Traffic Simulation About Figure 17 Simulation C
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13. an Education Stables Bldg a T Hall Bldg f Thaatra Al AGIR S etait as he te Map data 82012 Google Tims of Use Scenario 1 Typical Congestion start Simulatio Stop Figure 21 Traffic Simulation Map One of three different scenarios can be run from this page to observe a defined traffic scenario These scenarios are simulations however and are not meant to represent real time occurrences The selectable scenarios contain the following e Scenario Typical Congestion Beginning from optimal traffic conditions the checkpoints gradually report more congestion over time until all visible checkpoints are afflicted with a yellow suboptimal or red congested traffic status The checkpoints then gradually return to green as conditions normalize e Scenario 2 Sudden Blockage Beginning from optimal traffic conditions a blockage will occur near some of the checkpoints to result in congested traffic This will more immediately affect the other checkpoints with a congested traffic status while the Traffic Wizard blockage finder algorithm is triggered to figure out where the blockage actually exists e Scenario 3 Re allocation Beginning from optimal traffic conditions congestion will occur as in Scenario 1 to afflict the checkpoints with a congested traffic status yellow red over a short period of time This congestion Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 20 will remain longer than in Scenario 1 thus triggeri
14. be stored on their phone Through the driver profile users can select a route such as their drive from work to home to be analyzed by the Traffic Wizard server at a slightly earlier time prior to the expected travel time This allows the user to get a quick idea of what the current traffic conditions are before they go to drive the route The main feature of Traffic Wizard is the service of delivering real time traffic updates to drivers For this information to be assessed and delivered effectively the innovative Virtual Checkpoint System is used to collect the data Using this system the Traffic Wizard server can receive and analyze incoming data The server then returns information on the traffic status in real time to other devices that request the updates Data exchange that occurs between the driver s app and the server triggers the analysis of upcoming roads The added feature of a driver profile allows users to have their saved routes analyzed efficiently Space intentionally left blank Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 5 2 Getting Started McKnight To get started with Traffic Wizard open the application from your iPhone s home screen The first thing you ll see is the login screen Figure 1 left If you already have an account go ahead and log in If you don t have an account or have errors logging in Figure 1 right you may need to create a new account 12 46 PM Traffic Wizard h X f d Traffic Wizard
15. cocc0000 Andrew Register Login Figure 5 Login Screen 1 Enter your Username Figure 5 2 Enter your Password Figure 5 3 Press the button Login Figure 5 Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual Carrier F 1 12 PM G Traffic Wizard Traffic Wizard View Current Phin Route Trips p Tracer Traffic Wizard Figure 6 Main Menu 4 Press the button Route Tracer Figure 6 Carrier gt 1 13 PM U Create New Trip Route Tracer Traffic Wizard Figure 7 Route Tracer 5 Press Start to start the Route Tracer Figure 7 6 Start driving to your destination 7 After you have reached your destination press the Stop button to stop the route tracer Figure 7 8 Route Tracer will create a custom route for you 9 Press Quit to return to Traffic Wizard s main menu Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 10 3 3 Editing an Existing Route Dong You may edit existing Trips in your profile to change all the same options available upon Trip creation Proceed through the following steps to edit an existing route 1 Enter your Username and Password Figure 5 2 Press the button View Current Trip Figure 6 Carrier gt 1 12 PM a Traffic Wizard Current Trips Home gt Practice gt Figure 8 Current Trips 3 Select and press on trip to edit Figure 8 Carrier F 1 12 PM H Current Tips Home gt Practice Start 7328 hampton blvd norfolk va Finish 801 wi
16. ducation Stables Bidg S Hall Bldg d Thaatro 4 Msp data 2012 Google T tms of Use Checkpoint 3 woja firginia Checkpoint 4 3 4 u sO JS v D Checkpoint 5 35 Scenario 1 Typical Congestion r Scenario 1 Beginning with optimal traffic conditions checkpoints will gradually report more congestion over time until they are afflicted with suboptimal yellow or congested red traffic status The checkpoints then gradually return to green as conditions normalize Map loaded Checkpoints placed Scenario i Typical Congestion loaded ready to start Show Hide Checkpoints Mouse Click Coordinates Left click map for coordinates Figure 22 Traffic Simulation Elements 1 Google Map with virtual checkpoints displayed 2 Scenario and simulation controls scenario selection start and stop buttons 3 Debug window for displaying simulation activity Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 21 4 Virtual checkpoint status display shows current speed 5 Scenario description for chosen scenario The debug window will reflect the newly chosen scenario via a printed message such as the one in Element 3 in Figure 21 above This debug window also shows events of a simulation when a simulation is started such as particular algorithm calls updated checkpoint statuses end of simulation and other notifications When a simulation is running the checkpoint status display Element 4 in Figure 21 reflects the
17. elopment stages For more information about the details of these stages please refer to the Approval Presentation on the Team Blue website The Simulation Console is optimized for viewing in the following Web Browsers Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome and Safari The navigation bar at the top of the page brings you to each section of the Simulation Console The About page the last element in the navigation bar simply provides you with a brief overview of the creators of Traffic Wizard Team Blue The other sections and their respective features are outlined in Sections 4 1 to 4 4 Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 14 4 1 Viewing the Driver Profile Demo Kennedy The Driver Profile page demonstrates the functionality of the Driver Profile Database The components of the Driver Profile Demo are labeled in Figure 14 Through use of the Driver Profile page one can view all user entires contained in the Driver Profile Database TRAFFIC WIZARD SIMULATION CONSOLE Home Driver Profile Route Creation Virtual Checkpoint Traffic Simulation About Figure 13 Simulation Console Navigation CiD tasiName FisiName Tope taan _ Usemame Password __ 14 15 16 Figure 14 Simulation Console Driver Profile Demo To obtain a listing of all users in the Driver Profile Database follow these steps 1 Navigate to the Driver Profile Demo page click the navigation button 2 2 Click the Print Users button 14 3 The
18. ent that is responsible for creating and handling virtual driver entities during prototype simulation demonstrations Driver Profile App feature that allows users to store their most frequent or favorite routes that they travel to be saved on their device Stored routes can be pre analyzed by the server Driver Profile Database The Traffic Wizard secure database that contains login information and payment details for users that have purchased the app Google Maps API Web mapping service provided by Google that is utilized by Traffic Wizard for route analysis Incidental Traffic Congestion Traffic congestion caused by an unexpected event such as an accident or emergency situation Next Checkpoint Estimator The client app algorithm that uses the list of known virtual checkpoints along a route to estimate when the next virtual checkpoint will be passed Periodic Traffic Congestion Traffic congestion due to the patterned rise and fall in volume of cars travelling on a road at predictable times such as rush hour Pre travel Analysis Route analysis report that is computed by the Traffic Wizard server prior to the time that the user expects to drive that route Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 24 Road Segment Any defined unbroken partition of road that lies between intersections to be used in assembling custom routes Route Particular set of road segments that a user drives to reach their destination R
19. ng the Traffic Wizard re allocation algorithm to begin adding checkpoints at strategic positions on the map to assist in showing a more accurate traffic status across the board To select a scenario to run you must click on the drop down box in the simulation controls underneath the map to view the available scenarios The scenario controls area of the page is available just underneath of the map Decide which scenario you would like to observe and click on it to select it A specified debug window resides underneath of the scenario controls to keep you informed of any activity regarding simulation option changes and execution These controls are numbered and displayed in Figure 22 TRAFFIC SIMULATION This page demonstrates Traffic Wizard systems through a set of selectable simulations that prove how the algorithms work Select a simulation from the list click Start Simulation and observe the outcome gt C r e UC aa 4 C B SB Ballard Zz gt This area displays the current speed at each checkpoints m holars p Wizar m lom Stadium Ainslie Football Rocore Holl Ara pulled right from the Traffic Wizard database Virtual Bomplex we n co antiet W 49th St Checkpoint Database Gresham Constant Dragas Hall Motorsports Hall Diehn Fine and Hall Wotorsports a Performing Starbucks Yf W 48th St Arts Center Melrose Pkwy Checkpoint Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 University Vecchios Art Studio Center Kaufman E
20. nsole as shown in Figure 20 This is the main page the proves Traffic Wizard systems through simulated traffic scenarios described in detail later CS 411 Team Blue TRAFFIC WIZARD SIMULATION CONSOLE Home Driver Profile Demo Route Creation Demo Virtual Checkpoint Demo Traffic Simulation Demo About Figure 20 Traffic Simulation Demo in Navigation Bar Once you are on the Traffic Simulation page a Google Maps image will be visible that will be used to show a set of virtual checkpoints for the simulation to run on This page is an observation tool that you can use to visually detect how changing traffic conditions affect the data stored within the Traffic Wizard servers The virtual checkpoints that are visible on the map image on this page are pulled right from the Virtual Checkpoint Database Initially there are five checkpoints showing each with a green color for optimal traffic conditions The map you will see when first loading this page is shown in Figure 21 Space intentionally left blank Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 19 e e SE Ballard VERY Stadium j Scholarsh Melrose PRWY Ainslie Football Rogers Hall eas 1 BS u E A E k antist m 7 a E WW 4 94h St Sl In on ene O AST i ar ee A Sea Gresham Lr SF d h z i A p Diehn Fine and Hall Moton Us Lian ri ri Lf i Si Performing Starbucks J WW 48th St Arts Center m Webb Del 47th St University VECCMOS Art Studia hrani BE Kaufm
21. onsole Navigation Reprint TRAFFIC WIZARD SIMULATION CONSOLE Home Driver Profile Route Creation Virtual Checkpoint Traffic Simulation About Print Checkpoints Reset 7 8 Figure 18 Simulation Console Virtual Checkpoint Demo To print the contents of the Virtual Checkpoint Database 1 Navigate to the Virtual Checkpoint Demo page click navigation button 4 2 Click the Print Checkpoints button 7 3 The contents of the database are displayed in 9 See Figure 19 for an example table Aggregate Speed _ Tast Update __ 1 36 888304924559975 76 30281661111451 2012 04 21 14 08 14 36 888304924559975 76 ee 5 2 36 88720654861931 76 30260203439332 H 2012 04 21 12 31 17 30438 2 5 5 3 36 885936531739084 76 30249474603272 5 15 a 3 Figure 19 Virtual Checkpoint Example Output To reset the Virtual Checkpoint Demo 1 Navigate to the Virtual Checkpoint Demo page click navigation button 4 Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 18 2 Click the Reset button 8 3 9 will display Demonstration Reset 4 4 Running Traffic Simulations Crossman The Simulation Console s main feature is the demonstration of traffic simulations to visually see the effect of changing traffic conditions and how the virtual checkpoints work The Traffic Simulation section can be accessed through the Traffic Simulation tab in the navigation bar in the Simulation Co
22. oute Analyzer Main app feature and server algorithm that focuses on the route that a user is currently driving on to be analyzed for traffic status and report to the user and make alternate route suggestions if applicable Route Matcher The server algorithm that determines the closest virtual checkpoint to a given set of GPS coordinates in order to define the route being driven Simulation Console Application developed during prototype stage to be used as a demonstration platform for Traffic Wizard This platform will hold data for multiple driving scenarios to be called for demonstration Speed Aggregator The server algorithm that accepts raw driver speed data and calculates weighted averages per virtual checkpoint Speed Limit Database The database that will be referenced by the server when determining the appropriate speed for drivers to be travelling at on a given road Traffic Scenario A representation of a set of realistic and unique traffic conditions to be used in the Simulation Console demonstrations Traffic Wizard Traffic monitoring smartphone app and server system developed by the CS 411 Blue Team Trip A specific instance of travel along a user s custom route Virtual Checkpoints Traffic Wizard system for labeling specific latitude and longitude coordinates along roads to act as representations the traffic status in that area and as flags to trigger data exchange for drivers Virtual Checkpoint
23. tions on how to gain access to the app Once the app is installed on your 10S device optimized for iPhone and you are ready to use it See Getting Started then you should follow Sections 3 1 to 3 5 to learn how to use the various app features 3 1 Creating a New Route McKnight To program a new route for your user profile follow these steps 1 Select Create New Trip from the main screen Figure 3 left 2 In the view that appears enter the name that you want to call the trip To input the start and end locations you have two options as seen in Figure 3 middle either type in the addresses or use Route Tracer see section 3 2 which will return the start and end locations to the text fields 3 Click the Next button to continue Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 7 4 In the next view Figure 3 right select the time that you normally make the trip This way Traffic Wizard can check before you go to see what traffic is like 5 Hit Next to continue Carrier gt 1 12 PM feat Carrier gt 1 12 PM feeb Carrier gt 1 12 PM om Traffic Wizard Traffic Wizard Tratfic wiz Create New Trip Next Create Time of Depart Next Name View Current Trips Create Route Home gt Practice What time do you normally take this trip New Trip Tracer Starting address 7328 hampton blvd norfolk va 12 05 AM Ending address 801 witt ct chesapeake va 1 10 PM Data Set 1 Data Set 2
24. tt ct chesapeake va Usual travel time lt time gt Routes First Drive Now Analyze Edit Figure 9 Edit Route 4 Edit the information of the route as needed Figure 9 Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 11 5 Press Save to save the change 3 4 Working with Delay Notifications Godavarthi Analyzing a route before pre travel or while travelling a delay may occur the user 1s notified to take the appropriate action The users will be notified by Push Notification Proceed through the following steps to utilize delay notifications Carrier 1 12 PM Em Home gt Practice Delay Notification Delay for route lt route name gt is approximately minutes Drive now Choose alternate route Test TTS Figure 10 Delay Notification Screen 1 When delay occurs Push Notifications will be sent to the driver 2 If the app is in Still Mode it will display the Delay Notification screen immediately 3 If the app is in Drive Mode a voice alert will be generated to the user or driver 4 Displaying the route delay and the approximate time taken 5 Option for the user to continue in the same route 3 5 Ending a Trip Godavarthi Completion of a trip by a user using the Traffic Wizard application Follow these steps Lab 4 Traffic Wizard User Manual 12 Driving Trip Finished Trip time Done Edit Trip Figure 11 End Trip 1 Showing the trip time when in Drive Mode Figure 11 2
25. xplains how to resolve these errors If you encounter any errors that are not specified within this table please contact Team Blue at teamblue41 1 cs odu edu with your issue and we will provide a resolution via an email reply Category Explanation Smartphone App Simulation Console Username Not Available Unable to Login Unable to perform Route Analysis Driver Profile Demo No table is displayed Virtual Checkpoint Demo No table is displayed Simulation Console pages do not load Traffic Simulation Demo Google map image not showing Traffic Simulation Demo Unable to select new scenario Entered username already exists in the database userauth process may not be running Route matcher service may not be active Traffic Wizard server 1S not running Traffic Wizard server is not running Traffic Wizard server is not running Port is not being used in the URL Access to Google Maps API did not connect Another simulation 1s currently running Re register with a different username From the server s command line execute perl collaboration server userauth pl requires access From the server s command line execute perl collaboration server route match analysis pl requires access From the server s command line execute sudo opt lampp lamp start requires access From the server s command line execute sudo opt lampp lamp start
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