Abstract: This Invention provides for a method and system for speed measurement verification. The method comprises the step of automatically measuring the speed of a vehicle traveling on a surface which includes a fixed marker at a predetermined distance from a point where the speed of the vehicle is measured. The measured speed is automatically compared to a predetermined speed limit and if the speed limit is exceeded, the next step involves automatically calculating a time delay, which time delay is calculated according to the measured speed and the predetermined distance so as to predict when the vehicle, if traveling at the measured speed, will reach the marker. An image is then captured with a camera directed at the marker after expiration of the time delay so that, if the measured speed is accurate, the vehicle will be positioned proximate the marker so that the captured image showing the vehicle relative to the marker is able to serve as verification of the accuracy of the measured speed.

Abstract: A method 10 of verifying a traffic violation image and includes the step of automatically sensing 12 whether or not a vehicle commits a traffic violation, the step of automatically capturing 14 an image which shows a vehicle committing a traffic violation if it is sensed 12 that the vehicle has committed a traffic violation, the step of obtaining 16 verification data which verifies that the step of sensing 12 is accurate within acceptable limits, and the step of automatically combining 18 the obtained verification data with the captured traffic violation image to provide proof of the accurate sensing of the traffic violation. Also provided is an associated system.

Abstract: This invention provides for a system 20 for speed measurement verification. The system 20 includes measuring means configured to automatically measure the speed of a vehicle 32 travelling on a surface 36 which includes a marker 34 at a predetermined distance 40 from the measuring means. The system 20 also includes a camera 28 directed, in use, at the marker 34 and a processor 26 arranged in electronic communication with the measuring means and the camera 28. The processor 26 is configured to automatically compare the measured speed of the vehicle 32 to a predetermined speed limit, and to automatically calculate a time delay to activate the camera 28 if the measured speed exceeds the speed limit. The time delay is calculated according to the measured speed of the vehicle 32 from the instance when the speed measurement was made, so that the camera 28 is activated when the vehicle 32, if travelling at the measured speed, reaches the marker 34.

Abstract: This invention provides a housing (60) for a weight sensor (10). The housing (60) is made from fluid-impervious material and is shaped and configured to completely enclose the weight sensor (10) in a fluid tight manner. The housing (60) includes a bottom portion in the form of a weight sensor accessory pad (62). The pad (62) includes a grooved lower surface (64), the grooves (66) being configured to enhance dispersion, in use, of fluids trapped between the pad (62) and a surface on which the pad (62) rests when a downward force is applied to the part (62).

Abstract: The invention provides a weight sensor (10) which includes a first electrically conductive sheet (12) electrically isolated from a second electrically conductive sheet (14) by inserts of a closed cell foamed polymeric dielectric (16) and an elastic dielectric (18) in spaces (20) formed between the inserts (16) located between the sheets (12, 14). The sensor (10) also includes capacitive measuring means (24), electrically connected between the first sheet (12) and the second sheet (14), which measures a change of capacitance between the sheets (12, 14) when a vehicle passes over the sheets (12, 14). The sensor (10) further includes converting means (26) for converting the change of capacitance to a number related to a weight of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention provides a weight sensor (10) which includes a first electrically conductive sheet (12) electrically isolated from a second electrically conductive sheet (14) by inserts of a closed cell foamed polymeric dielectric (16) and an elastic dielectric (18) in spaces (20) formed between the inserts (16) located between the sheets (12, 14). The sensor (10) also includes capacitive measuring means (24), electrically connected between the first sheet (12) and the second sheet (14), which measures a change of capacitance between the sheets (12, 14) when a vehicle passes over the sheets (12, 14). The sensor (10) further includes converting means (26) for converting the change of capacitance to a number related to a weight of the vehicle.