Rekor Systems Secures European Patent for Advanced Technology to Detect and Mitigate Irregular Traffic Congestion
Columbia, Md., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR), a respected name in roadway intelligence, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving a pivotal European patent. This patent advances their innovative technology for detecting and quantifying irregular traffic congestion, building upon a similar recognition previously granted by the US Patent Office. This achievement highlights Rekor’s commitment to enhancing roadway safety, efficiency, and sustainability using sophisticated artificial intelligence and data-driven insights.
The newly patented system utilizes diverse data sources, such as in-vehicle sensors, roadway detectors, and online platforms, to identify and manage traffic congestion anomalies. By integrating machine learning models with historical traffic data, the system offers actionable intelligence to improve traffic flow and address real-time critical issues like accidents or infrastructure deficiencies.
“The acquisition of these US and European patents underlines our unwavering dedication to innovation,” stated David Desharnais, President and CEO of Rekor Systems. “Traffic congestion is more than just a frustration—it’s a global challenge affecting safety, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability. By providing these solutions to our customers, we empower governments and communities to predict, manage, and alleviate traffic problems more rapidly and accurately, revolutionizing roadway planning and operations. Rekor is proud to lead the way towards safer, smarter, and more efficient mobility worldwide.”
Previously, Rekor had secured a patent for a system designed to protect personally identifiable information in traffic monitoring applications, a testament to their commitment to privacy. This technology replaces traditional recognition records containing personal data with obfuscation records, ensuring sensitive information remains secure. The system generates a unique identifier, converting personal data into an anonymized format while retaining necessary non-personal data. This approach ensures secure traffic monitoring that complies with data privacy regulations by sending obfuscation records to the server, instead of the original recognition record, thus preventing unauthorized access to personal details.
Additionally, Rekor obtained a patent for an innovative image-processing technique that improves vehicle recognition while reducing processing demand. The system first converts full-quality images to reduced-quality versions for identifying objects, such as vehicles and license plates. Simple geometric subsectors help refine focus, allowing detailed image analysis only on relevant regions in the original high-quality image. This method substantially reduces computational requirements while retaining critical vehicle-specific detail extraction. By optimizing roadway imagery processing, this patented technology enhances the efficiency of Rekor’s AI-driven systems while lowering infrastructure costs associated with large-scale traffic monitoring.
These patents are integral to Rekor’s broader strategy for revolutionizing roadway intelligence through their platforms Rekor Scout®, Rekor Discover®, and Rekor Command®, all powered by the Rekor One™ engine. Rekor continues to provide next-generation solutions for modernizing transportation systems by integrating leading-edge technology and AI capabilities.
For more information about Rekor’s innovative roadway intelligence solutions, visit www.rekor.ai.
About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) is at the forefront of developing and deploying cutting-edge roadway intelligence systems, leveraging AI-enabled computer vision and machine learning. As a digital infrastructure pioneer, Rekor is aggregating, connecting, and organizing global mobility data to create a digitally-enabled roadway operating system. Central to our technology, the Rekor One® Roadway Intelligence Engine processes trillions of data points into actionable insights using proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that empower our platforms and applications. Our solutions offer governments and businesses comprehensive roadway insights while fostering a collaborative environment for a safer, greener, and more efficient world. For more information, visit our website at https://rekor.ai, and follow Rekor on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and Facebook.
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