That wouldn't explain why replacing the router fixes the problem, unless he just happens to be replacing the old router with one that just happens to have a stronger transmitter or better antenna. The pessimist in me says that the chances of that happening can't be 100% of the time.
A new router could fix the problem if it happens to choose a different channel than the old router and one that is not so heavily used by neighbours. Personally, I use an app on my Android (WiFi Analyzer) that tells me the best channel to put my router on to avoid neighbours' channels.
The need to monitor traffic info in real time is demonstrated by the fact that it is already done here in UK. The data captured is non-personal and relates to the cell location of the mobile (i.e. it is detected as on a Motorway (freeway) or other major road and the speed at which the mobile is travelling. The results of the analysis basically shows that mobile cellular phones on a major road that are travelling slowly or not at all indicates a traffic jam. This is called "floating car data". The results (i.e. knowing where the traffic jams are) is then fed to motorists over a number of media so that they can replan their route to avoid the jam. Media incluse radio (as you say) but more importantly is also fed to real-time navigation devices already fitted to many cars, or available as after-market add-ons (e.g. TomTom Go).
The important thing is that this can be done without the cost of installation and maintenance of road sensors/traffic cameras.
I have it on good authority (the actor himself announced it at a BBC radio show I recently saw being recorded) that the voice of the guide will be played by William Franklyn imdb.com, well known in Britain for his Schweppes TV commercials in the sixties or seventies. Shhhhhhhhhhhhh..........
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That wouldn't explain why replacing the router fixes the problem, unless he just happens to be replacing the old router with one that just happens to have a stronger transmitter or better antenna. The pessimist in me says that the chances of that happening can't be 100% of the time.
A new router could fix the problem if it happens to choose a different channel than the old router and one that is not so heavily used by neighbours. Personally, I use an app on my Android (WiFi Analyzer) that tells me the best channel to put my router on to avoid neighbours' channels.
The need to monitor traffic info in real time is demonstrated by the fact that it is already done here in UK. The data captured is non-personal and relates to the cell location of the mobile (i.e. it is detected as on a Motorway (freeway) or other major road and the speed at which the mobile is travelling. The results of the analysis basically shows that mobile cellular phones on a major road that are travelling slowly or not at all indicates a traffic jam. This is called "floating car data". The results (i.e. knowing where the traffic jams are) is then fed to motorists over a number of media so that they can replan their route to avoid the jam. Media incluse radio (as you say) but more importantly is also fed to real-time navigation devices already fitted to many cars, or available as after-market add-ons (e.g. TomTom Go). The important thing is that this can be done without the cost of installation and maintenance of road sensors/traffic cameras.
... and if they did ... ehere would they advertise them?
Peter Jones was a comedy actor. Peter Jones Regrettably, his death in April 2000 tends to make him ineligible for casting in the movie.
I have it on good authority (the actor himself announced it at a BBC radio show I recently saw being recorded) that the voice of the guide will be played by William Franklyn imdb.com, well known in Britain for his Schweppes TV commercials in the sixties or seventies. Shhhhhhhhhhhhh..........
Not a new idea really, as seen on www.upmystreet.co.uk