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B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread 7
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1.

ANTI-SKID DEVICE

      
Application Number 18863682
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-24
First Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Abry, Emil
  • Kavanagh, Christopher Jhon
  • Abry, Christian
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

This present invention relates to an anti-skid device adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to provide traction and wheel to ground contact enhancement in snowy and icy conditions. The device includes a central housing (2) from which protrudes radially three arms (3) which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components (10) transversally embracing the tread of the tyre. The anti-skid device has a locking mechanism that consists of a locking element (24) with teeth engaging with teeth on the inner circumference of the housing (2). A handle 16 integrated into the hub (4) interfaces with the locking element (24) to securely maintain the locked status when the device is mounted onto the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread

2.

WHEEL CLAMPS

      
Application Number 18861639
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-17
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Kavanagh, Christopher John
  • Bryne, Eivind
  • Furu, Harald
  • Abry, Emil
  • Abry, Christian

Abstract

This present invention relates to a wheel clamp adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to prevent removal of the vehicle. The device includes a central housing (2) from which protrudes radially multiple arms (3) which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components (10) transversally embracing the tread of a tyre. The wheel clamp has a first locking mechanism that consists of a locking element (24) with teeth engaging with teeth on the inner circumference of the housing (2). The wheel clamp has second locking means (30) that interfaces with a handle (16) when the device is mounted onto the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 3/00 - Portable devices for preventing unwanted movement of vehicles, e.g. chocks
  • B60R 25/09 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens by restraining wheel rotation, e.g. wheel clamps

3.

ASSEMBLY FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY IN A PRODUCTION WELL OF A HOT FLUID

      
Application Number 18850180
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-27
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Brandsæter, Helge
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

The present application is related to an assembly for generating electricity in a production well of a hot fluid, the hot fluid being water, oil or gas, the production well comprising: ○—a casing; ○—a production tubing, comprising an inner side and an outer side, the production tubing; ○being housed in the casing; ○being adapted to transport hot fluid from a collecting downhole location of the well to an outer part of the well in respect to the collecting downhole location, and ○wherein between the production tubing and the casing there is an inner space configured to house a cold fluid; ○—a barrier between the production tubing and the casing to fluidically separate the inner space and the interior space housed by the casing at a collecting downhole location; ○—at least one thermoelectric means comprising a hot side and a cold side. wherein the thermoelectric means are configured to generate electricity when the hot side is in thermal contact with a hot source and the cold side is in contact with a cold source, the hot side of the at least one thermoelectric means, in operative mode, is thermally connected to the hot fluid transported by the production tubing and the cold side is thermally connected to the cold fluid of the inner space, and ○—an electrical conductor connected to the at least one thermoelectric means for transporting the generated electricity to at least an outer part of the well.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
  • F03G 4/02 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with direct fluid contact

4.

ENERGY SYSTEM

      
Application Number NO2024050231
Publication Number 2025/095786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-26
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor Furu, Harald

Abstract

An energy system for generating electrical energy is provided The energy system eliminates the frequent shutdown issues associated with overheating, generates and delivers a consistent energy output, and further significantly increases the production of environmentally sustainable electricity. The energy system comprises multiple muon generators interconnected in a cascade coupling configuration, where each generator receives an input power, utilizing the output power from one generator as the input power for the subsequent generator. Notably, the system facilitates the sequential shutdown of the first generator shortly after activating the second generator, followed by the subsequent shutdown of the second generator upon the commencement of the third generator. This strategic cascade coupling mechanism effectively mitigates overheating issues, guaranteeing an uninterrupted energy supply to the output power lines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G21H 7/00 - Use of effects of cosmic radiation

5.

THERMOELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number NO2024050202
Publication Number 2025/071413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-20
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor Brandsæter, Helge

Abstract

The present invention provides a riser system (10) or a production tubing (36) designed for generating electrical energy for downhole applications. Within this system, one or more thermoelectric modules/elements (24) are integrated into either the riser system (10) or the production tubing (36). The thermoelectric modules/elements (24) harness the temperature difference between a hot side and a cold side to generate electrical energy. The produced electrical energy serves multiple purposes, including the operation and control of valves (47), sensors, and various monitoring systems. Furthermore, this electrical energy is utilized to power functions on remote rigs through cables, or to operate local gas or gasoline turbines for local electricity generation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups

6.

Method for adapting an oil and gas production well of a depleted oil and gas reservoir into a geothermal energy recovery system and the resulting system

      
Application Number 18832866
Grant Number 12372069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-24
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Grant Date 2025-07-29
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Brandsæter, Helge
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

The method and the system are related to means for extraction of geothermal energy from deep wells having been used for oil or gas production. The extracted geothermal energy may then in turn be used in generation of electricity. A first aspect of the invention is a geothermal energy recovery system adapted to recover heat from a depleted oil and gas reservoir being a reservoir storing hot water and, a second aspect of the invention is a method for adapting an oil and gas production well of a depleted oil and gas reservoir into a geothermal energy recovery system for recovering heat from said depleted reservoir. According to this method the energy potential from abandoned wells can be exploited.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03G 4/02 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with direct fluid contact
  • F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
  • F24T 10/20 - Geothermal collectors using underground water as working fluidGeothermal collectors using working fluid injected directly into the ground, e.g. using injection wells and recovery wells
  • F24T 10/30 - Geothermal collectors using underground reservoirs for accumulating working fluids or intermediate fluids

7.

4WAY

      
Application Number 1803714
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-02-12
Registration Date 2024-02-12
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Anti-slip/spin devices for attachment to vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); anti-skid hoops for attachment to vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); grab bars for vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); chain for use on vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).

8.

ENERGY SYSTEM

      
Application Number NO2024050013
Publication Number 2024/158292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-22
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor Furu, Harald

Abstract

An energy system for generating electrical energy is provided. The energy system eliminates the problem of shut down caused by overheating, generates more green electricity and delivers constant energy to the output power lines. The energy system comprises two or more muon generators that are connected in a cascade coupling, where each muon generator is supplied with an input power line, implemented with a switch, connected to a transformer having one or more output power lines, implemented with a computer, and also provided with a cooling unit. Further the energy system includes a feedback system having laser temperature measurements and control of the switch for performing shutting off the switch of the muon generators when the temperature exceeds a threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G21H 7/00 - Use of effects of cosmic radiation

9.

Grip device for a vehicle wheel

      
Application Number 29781907
Grant Number D1033290
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-03
First Publication Date 2024-07-02
Grant Date 2024-07-02
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor Furu, Harald

10.

4WAY

      
Application Number 234255900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-12
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

(1) Anti-slip/spin devices for attachment to vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); anti-skid hoops for attachment to vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); grab bars for vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); chain for use on vehicle wheels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).

11.

4WAY

      
Serial Number 98389125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-02
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Non-skid devices for vehicle tires, namely, non-skid chains; Traction mats for vehicle tires; Anti-skid chains for vehicle tires

12.

Anti-skid device

      
Application Number 18282806
Grant Number 11938763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-13
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Furu, Harald
  • Abry, Christian
  • Abry, Emil
  • Kavanagh, Christopher John

Abstract

This present invention relates to an anti-skid device adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to provide traction and wheel to ground contact enhancement in snowy and icy conditions. The device includes a central housing 2 from which protrudes radially three arms 3 which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components 10 transversally embracing the tread of the tyre. The anti-skid device have a locking mechanism that consists of a locking element 24 with teeth engaging with teeth on the inner circumference of the housing 2. A handle 16 integrated into the hub 4 interfaces with the locking element 24 to securely maintain the locked status when the device is mounted onto the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread

13.

ANTI-SKID DEVICE

      
Application Number NO2023050090
Publication Number 2023/219512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-24
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Abry, Emil
  • Kavanagh, Christopher Jhon
  • Abry, Christian
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

This present invention relates to an anti-skid device adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to provide traction and wheel to ground contact enhancement in snowy and icy conditions. The device includes a central housing (2) from which protrudes radially three arms (3) which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components (10) transversally embracing the tread of the tyre. The anti-skid device has a locking mechanism that consists of a locking element (24) with teeth engaging with teeth on the inner circumference of the housing (2). A handle 16 integrated into the hub (4) interfaces with the locking element (24) to securely maintain the locked status when the device is mounted onto the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread
  • B60C 27/04 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread the ground-engaging part being rigid

14.

WHEEL CLAMPS

      
Application Number NO2023050086
Publication Number 2023/204718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Kavanagh, Christopher John
  • Bryne, Eivind
  • Furu, Harald
  • Abry, Emil
  • Abry, Christian

Abstract

This present invention relates to a wheel clamp adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to prevent removal of the vehicle. The device includes a central housing 2 from which protrudes radially multiple arms 3 which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components 10 transversally embracing the tread of a tyre. The wheel clamp has a first locking mechanism that consists of a locking element 24 with teeth engaging with teeth on the inner circumference of the housing 2. The wheel clamp has second locking means (30) that interfaces with a handle 16 when the device is mounted onto the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 25/09 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens by restraining wheel rotation, e.g. wheel clamps
  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread
  • B60C 27/04 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread the ground-engaging part being rigid
  • B60T 3/00 - Portable devices for preventing unwanted movement of vehicles, e.g. chocks

15.

ASSEMBLY FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY IN A PRODUCTION WELL OF A HOT FLUID

      
Application Number EP2023057838
Publication Number 2023/186803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-27
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Brandsæter, Helge
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

The present application is related to an assembly for generating electricity in a production well of a hot fluid, the hot fluid being water, oil or gas, the production well comprising: • - a casing; • - a production tubing, comprising an inner side and an outer side, the production tubing: • being housed in the casing; • being adapted to transport hot fluid from a collecting downhole location of the well to an outer part of the well in respect to the collecting downhole location, and • wherein between the production tubing and the casing there is an inner space configured to house a cold fluid; • - a barrier between the production tubing and the casing to fluidically separate the inner space and the interior space housed by the casing at a collecting downhole location; • - at least one thermoelectric means comprising a hot side and a cold side, wherein the thermoelectric means are configured to generate electricity when the hot side is in thermal contact with a hot source and the cold side is in contact with a cold source, the hot side of the at least one thermoelectric means, in operative mode, is thermally connected to the hot fluid transported by the production tubing and the cold side is thermally connected to the cold fluid of the inner space, and • - an electrical conductor connected to the at least one thermoelectric means for transporting the generated electricity to at least an outer part of the well.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03G 4/02 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with direct fluid contact
  • H10N 10/00 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects
  • E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups

16.

A METHOD FOR ADAPTING AN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION WELL OF A DEPLETED OIL AND GAS RESERVOIR INTO A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM AND THE RESULTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number NO2023050020
Publication Number 2023/146413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-24
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Brandsæter, Helge
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

The method and the system are related to means for extraction of geothermal energy from deep wells having been used for oil or gas production. The extracted geothermal energy may then in turn be used in generation of electricity. A first aspect of the invention is a geothermal energy recovery system adapted to recover heat from a depleted oil and gas reservoir being a reservoir storing hot water and, a second aspect of the invention is a method for adapting an oil and gas production well of a depleted oil and gas reservoir into a geothermal energy recovery system for recovering heat from said depleted reservoir. According to this method the energy potential from abandoned wells can be exploited.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24T 10/20 - Geothermal collectors using underground water as working fluidGeothermal collectors using working fluid injected directly into the ground, e.g. using injection wells and recovery wells
  • F24T 10/30 - Geothermal collectors using underground reservoirs for accumulating working fluids or intermediate fluids
  • F03G 4/02 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with direct fluid contact

17.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF GREEN HYDROGEN

      
Application Number NO2022050266
Publication Number 2023/091026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-17
Publication Date 2023-05-25
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Furu, Harald
  • Brandsæter, Helge

Abstract

A system for producing hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis using power from a geothermal power plant for production of electricity. The geothermal power plant is located proximity to the electrolysis plant. The geothermal power plant provides the said electrolysis plant with electricity, water, and steam. The plants Are located over wells offshore and built on former offshore oil and gas production platforms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
  • F24T 10/30 - Geothermal collectors using underground reservoirs for accumulating working fluids or intermediate fluids
  • F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
  • F24T 10/10 - Geothermal collectors with circulation of working fluids through underground channels, the working fluids not coming into direct contact with the ground
  • F24T 10/13 - Geothermal collectors with circulation of working fluids through underground channels, the working fluids not coming into direct contact with the ground using tube assemblies suitable for insertion into boreholes in the ground, e.g. geothermal probes
  • C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 1/042 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water by electrolysis of steam
  • C02F 1/461 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis

18.

ANTI-SKID DEVICE

      
Application Number 17770080
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-10-14
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Abry, Christian
  • Abry, Emil
  • Kavanagh, Crostopher John
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

This present invention relates to an anti-skid device adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to provide traction and wheel to ground contact enhancement in snowy and icy conditions. The device includes a central hub from which protrudes radially three arms which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components transversally embracing the tread of the tyre. The inner area of the anti-slip components in contact with the tread is designed to increase friction to prevent circumferential displacement of the anti-skid device. When the car is moving a horizontal depression is formed at tyre-ground contact and this provokes a change in wheel radius. Integrated springs follows the depression by moving radially inwards to ensure that the anti-skid device stays attached to the tyre even when an anti-slip component is at the ground contact point at the bottom of wheel. A fastening handle integrated into the hub secures the device on the wheel by simultaneously tightening the arms radially inwards.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread
  • B60C 27/04 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread the ground-engaging part being rigid

19.

ANTI-SKID DEVICE

      
Application Number NO2022050088
Publication Number 2022/225401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-13
Publication Date 2022-10-27
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Furu, Harald
  • Abry, Christian
  • Abry, Emil
  • Kavanagh, Christopher John

Abstract

This present invention relates to an anti-skid device adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to provide traction and wheel to ground contact enhancement in snowy and icy conditions. The device includes a central housing 2 from which protrudes radially three arms 3 which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components 10 transversally embracing the tread of the tyre. The anti-skid device have a locking mechanism that consists of a locking element 24 with teeth engaging with teeth on the inner circumference of the housing 2. A handle 16 integrated into the hub 4 interfaces with the locking element 24 to securely maintain the locked status when the device is mounted onto the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 27/00 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels
  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread
  • B60C 27/04 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread the ground-engaging part being rigid

20.

Charging system

      
Application Number 17290783
Grant Number 11915526
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-28
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Furu, Harald
  • Eimstad, Olav

Abstract

A vehicle fee charging system and method is disclosed for a vehicle driving from a first point A to a second point B. It (10) comprises a central management system (12) adapted to calculate the fee based on a dataset. It comprises a first unit (50) adapted to record a first information data set (51) based on the vehicle type in question. The first information data set (51) comprises information such as fuel type, category of the vehicle and the authorization of the vehicle. The system (10) further comprises at least one base station/monitoring system (22) collecting second information dataset (52) of the selected route from A to B. The dataset comprises at least the first (51) and the second (52) data information set and said datasets are recorded by the central management system (12) configured to calculate a fee for said vehicle based on said information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • G08G 1/065 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles by counting the vehicles in a section of the road or in a parking area, i.e. comparing incoming count with outgoing count
  • G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles

21.

ANTI-SKID DEVICE

      
Application Number NO2020050250
Publication Number 2021/080435
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-14
Publication Date 2021-04-29
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Abry, Christian
  • Abry, Emil
  • Kavanagh, Christopher John
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

This present invention relates to an anti-skid device adapted to being mounted on tyres of the vehicle wheels to provide traction and wheel to ground contact enhancement in snowy and icy conditions. The device includes a central hub from which protrudes radially three arms which are extended at the outer end by anti-slip components transversally embracing the tread of the tyre. The inner area of the anti-slip components in contact with the tread is designed to increase friction to prevent circumferential displacement of the anti-skid device. When the car is moving a horizontal depression is formed at tyre-ground contact and this provokes a change in wheel radius. Integrated springs follows the depression by moving radially inwards to ensure that the anti-skid device stays attached to the tyre even when an anti-slip component is at the ground contact point at the bottom of wheel. A fastening handle integrated into the hub secures the device on the wheel by simultaneously tightening the arms radially inwards.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 27/02 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread
  • B60C 27/04 - Non-skid devices temporarily attachable to resilient tyres or resiliently-tyred wheels extending over restricted arcuate part of tread the ground-engaging part being rigid

22.

Present invention concerns a system for controlling traffic

      
Application Number 16087769
Grant Number 11276253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-05
First Publication Date 2019-04-18
Grant Date 2022-03-15
Owner AFFIN AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Mølmann, Bjørn Kjetil
  • Furu, Harald

Abstract

A system (200) for controlling road traffic comprises measurement station (210) for determining air pollution in an urban area comprising pollution zones (221-223) with predetermined geographical boundaries. A central system is configured to charge a pollution fee to a vehicle (10) moving in the pollution zone when the air pollution exceeds a threshold value. Different vehicles are charged different fees, e.g. based on their function and emission. A variable message sign (240) warns of the increased fees, so most private cars choose alternative routes (232, 233) around the pollution zone (222, 223), but allow motorists willing to pay a substantial pollution fee to use route (231). Heavy diesel vehicles may be exempt from pollution fees along a direct route (231) through the pollution zone to keep them away from small roads and residential areas. A method using mobile devices for registering passengers for a passenger discount is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
  • G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits
  • G07B 15/02 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
  • G07B 15/06 - Arrangements for road pricing or congestion charging of vehicles or vehicle users, e.g. automatic toll systems
  • G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles