Question to the Members
Mon, 11/24/2008 - 11:07am
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Hey to all the members.
I have a question on, can I or any of you set the redlight cameras and the speed cameras to be directional. I see here in sunny AZ that we have alot of these cameras only in 1 direction and it would be nice if possible to set the alerts to only alert if that camera poses a threat in that specified direction. So with all your help is this a doable task!!!!
Thanks Bill
directional pois
The poi is displayed in proximity to your location, not direction. It could include a direction in the poi file (instead of just red-light camera, it could be Red-light camera-south), but would alert whether you are approaching from the east, etc.
Discussed with our leader recently
Read http://www.poi-factory.com/node/9328 for more info. on the direction request.
Nuvi 2460LMT
Yes I know
Read http://www.poi-factory.com/node/9328 for more info. on the direction request.
Yes I know I also had posted in the thread. But the Question is still not answered.
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THE ANSWER IS NO!
THE ANSWER IS NO!
Nuvi 2460LMT
Thats all I needed,,,Thanks
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What about?
Did anyone try this:
Let's take an example of a camera that only check cars going South in a four road intersection.
Instead of setting the coordinates of the camera in the middle of an intersection (which results in all four directions being alerted) to set it slightly to the North East of that intersection.
Would that avoid an alert to the East/West cars and maybe even the North bound cars (by having the set point on the NE of the intersection?
If no-one tried this, I will and report the result here.
It worked for me
Did anyone try this:
Let's take an example of a camera that only check cars going South in a four road intersection.
Instead of setting the coordinates of the camera in the middle of an intersection (which results in all four directions being alerted) to set it slightly to the North East of that intersection.
Would that avoid an alert to the East/West cars and maybe even the North bound cars (by having the set point on the NE of the intersection?
If no-one tried this, I will and report the result here.
I had set a speed trap reminder that was only west-bound on the tollway. When I moved the actual point to the north side of the road (where he would be parked to radar west-bound traffic), it only sounds when I am going west-bound. This is on a tollway with a grass strip in the middle, so there is a separation between the west-bound and east-bound "roads". Not sure if it would work the same way with a non-divided highway.
Problem is:
The problem is that the distance to the coordinate would have to be greater than the 'alert at distance' 1320ft being the default. If the coordinate is more than 1320ft north of the intersection then it would also have to be more than 1320ft east(actually should be west) of the north bound lane. Depending on the road the distance between the north or south bound lanes may only be a foot or the width of the center stripe. Also, the alert would possibly go off at an un-intended intersection.
Nuvi 2460LMT
Even off your own route?
The problem is that the distance to the coordinate would have to be greater than the 'alert at distance' 1320ft being the default. If the coordinate is more than 1320ft north of the intersection then it would also have to be more than 1320ft east(actually should be west) of the north bound lane. Depending on the road the distance between the north or south bound lanes may only be a foot or the width of the center stripe. Also, the alert would possibly go off at an un-intended intersection.
Is not an alert only happening (at the alert distance) if the POI is on your route (or the road you're on if not on a calculated destination)? Then by being North of the intersection by say 100ft, it shouldn't trigger the alert on the East-West road, should it?
I understand that it may by more difficult to silence the alert for the North bound traffic though. But at least it would cut the false alerts by half. I think all this needs some testing. Has anyone done it yet or do I have myself a project?
Radius
The alert distance is the radius from the coordinate. If you are anywhere within the alert distance that is set then the alert is triggered.
Nuvi 2460LMT
Directional redlight
Hey to all the members.
I have a question on, can I or any of you set the redlight cameras and the speed cameras to be directional. I see here in sunny AZ that we have alot of these cameras only in 1 direction and it would be nice if possible to set the alerts to only alert if that camera poses a threat in that specified direction. So with all your help is this a doable task!!!!
Thanks Bill
No, GPS precision restriction will prohibit such task..
Thanx BiLL Solomon
one way alert
Did anyone try this:
Let's take an example of a camera that only check cars going South in a four road intersection.
Instead of setting the coordinates of the camera in the middle of an intersection (which results in all four directions being alerted) to set it slightly to the North East of that intersection.
Would that avoid an alert to the East/West cars and maybe even the North bound cars (by having the set point on the NE of the intersection?
If no-one tried this, I will and report the result here.
this works cause i had that with a weigh station. i had it on the south side of the road and it only alerted when traveling east.
nuvi 755t
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... can I or any of you set the redlight cameras and the speed cameras to be directional.
Garmin units are capable of responding to Directional Alerts. Their own (European) 'Safety Camera Database' makes use of them.
However, Garmin have not provided a means for end-users to create them.
(I have a theory that they're implemented as a set of points, that you have to pass through in a certain order - but a theory is all it is...)
You may be able to emulate this functionality, by offsetting the POIs to one-side of the carriageway. This has a much greater chance of working, where the carriageway is 'divided' (and shows as such, on the map). Also, TourGuide (circular) alerts are much more suited to the task, than the default 'Along Road' variety.
See also:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/13824
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Thanks
Did anyone try this:
Let's take an example of a camera that only check cars going South in a four road intersection.
Instead of setting the coordinates of the camera in the middle of an intersection (which results in all four directions being alerted) to set it slightly to the North East of that intersection.
Would that avoid an alert to the East/West cars and maybe even the North bound cars (by having the set point on the NE of the intersection?
If no-one tried this, I will and report the result here.
I will give this a try. I have done this with some other poi's and it did work. This will take me some time but when I finish and if this works I will let you all know, and I will sudmit the AZ cameras to miss poi and maybe she will post the changes.
Thanks to all for the great info....Bill
><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><-><- 4-Garmin Nuvi 760>>>> Owner: Sunrise Mechanical A/C & Heating,, Peoria, Arizona
not that i am aware of .
not that i am aware of .
not supported
Did anyone try this:
Let's take an example of a camera that only check cars going South in a four road intersection.
Instead of setting the coordinates of the camera in the middle of an intersection (which results in all four directions being alerted) to set it slightly to the North East of that intersection.
Would that avoid an alert to the East/West cars and maybe even the North bound cars (by having the set point on the NE of the intersection?
If no-one tried this, I will and report the result here.
I will give this a try. I have done this with some other poi's and it did work. This will take me some time but when I finish and if this works I will let you all know, and I will sudmit the AZ cameras to miss poi and maybe she will post the changes.
Thanks to all for the great info....Bill
The POI Factory database where the red light camera file info is stored is not set up for this type of data.
We agree that this would be a nice thing to have and are keeping an eye on the technology and will be improving things when the opportunity presents itself.
Miss POI
Here's a thought -
Red light cam: Stop at the intersection when you see the yellow light.
Speed cam: Slow down through the speed zone or intersection.
Follow these simple rules and you will not need to be concerned about this matter.
JRoz -- DriveSmart 55 & Traffic
Here's another thought
Red light cam: Stop at the intersection when you see the yellow light.
Speed cam: Slow down through the speed zone or intersection.
Follow these simple rules and you will not need to be concerned about this matter.
Here's another thought:
Stop at ANY intersection when you see the yellow light.
Slow down through ANY speed zone
Learn how to read a map
Follow these simple rules and you don't need your GPS unit anymore ... Send it to me