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 frontrunner in roadway intelligence, announced its latest achievement with the awarding of a pivotal European patent. This patent is a testament to Rekor’s revolutionary technology aimed at detecting and quantifying irregular traffic congestion, having already found success with the US Patent Office. This achievement propels Rekor’s mission of enhancing roadway safety, efficiency, and sustainability through cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data-driven insights.
Rekor’s patented system smartly integrates data from various sources, such as in-vehicle sensors, roadway detectors, and online platforms, to pinpoint and address congestion anomalies. By interfacing machine learning models with historical traffic data, the system generates actionable insights to enhance traffic flow and address real-time anomalies like accidents or infrastructure deficiencies.
“Achieving these US and European patents underscores our unwavering dedication to innovation and our focus on delivering meaningful, scalable digital infrastructure solutions for roadways,” said David Desharnais, President and CEO of Rekor Systems. “Traffic congestion is not just a nuisance—it’s a global challenge impacting safety, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability. By equipping our customers with this technology, we enable governments and communities to predict, manage, and mitigate traffic issues swiftly and accurately, thereby transforming roadway planning and operations. Rekor is thrilled to be at the forefront of creating safer, smarter, and more efficient mobility for all.”
Rekor previously secured a patent focusing on safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) in traffic monitoring applications, further solidifying its commitment to privacy protection. This innovation substitutes traditional recognition records containing PII with obfuscation records, which protects sensitive data from unauthorized exposure. By generating a unique identifier that anonymizes PII while retaining necessary non-PII data, this technology ensures traffic monitoring systems operate securely and remain compliant with data privacy regulations. This obfuscation record is transmitted to the server instead of the original recognition data, ensuring personal details remain secure.
Additionally, Rekor has been granted a patent concerning an image-processing technique that improves vehicle recognition while easing processing demands. This system initially converts high-quality images to reduced-quality versions to detect objects such as vehicles and license plates. Simple geometric subsectors refine the analysis focus, allowing detailed image scrutiny to be applied solely to relevant areas in the original high-quality image. This innovation significantly cuts down computational needs while preserving critical vehicle-specific details. By optimizing how roadway imagery is processed, this technology enhances the efficiency of Rekor’s AI-driven systems and cuts down on infrastructure costs for large-scale traffic monitoring.
The newly granted patents are integral to Rekor’s overarching strategy of revolutionizing roadway intelligence through its Rekor Scout®, Rekor Discover®, and Rekor Command® platforms, powered by the Rekor One™ engine. With continuous integration of advanced technology and AI capabilities, Rekor is committed to delivering next-generation solutions aimed at modernizing transportation systems.
For more detailed information about Rekor’s innovative roadway intelligence solutions, visit their official website at www.rekor.ai.
About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) is at the forefront of the development and implementation of state-of-the-art roadway intelligence systems utilizing AI-powered computer vision and machine learning. As a trailblazer in digital infrastructure, Rekor is amassing, connecting, and organizing global mobility data to lay the foundation for a digitally-enabled operating system for roadways. Utilizing the Rekor One® Roadway Intelligence Engine at its core, the company transforms trillions of data points into actionable insights via proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that empower their platforms and applications. Rekor’s solutions render comprehensive roadway insights to governments and businesses, fostering a collaborative environment to create a safer, greener, and more efficient world.
To witness how Rekor is shaping the future of roadway intelligence, explore their online presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and Facebook, and keep abreast of their latest updates.
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