Abstract
This paper describes a research on The Flexible Bus Systems (FBS) using Zigbee as a communication medium. The Flexible Bus System is a demand responsive transit (DRT) which is more efficient and convenient in a sense that it entertains passengerâ??s demands and gives bus locations in real time. The real time synchronization of The Flexible Bus System makes it information rich and unique as compared to other DRTs. The Flexible Bus Systems is a system that can replace the Traditional Bus Systems with its flexibility and efficiency. This paper discusses the use of wireless technologies in The Flexible Bus Systems and how to make it more reliable using short range wireless technology Zigbee.
Highlights
The main objective of this paper is to do a research on the use of short range wireless technology called “Zigbee” in Demand Responsive Transit (DRT), making it much more efficient, reliable and less expensive
Using Zigbee to communicate between Bus and the Bus Stop will reduce the total cost of the system as Zigbee devices are far cheaper than WiFi, 3G and WiMax devices
The system can fulfil the demands of the passengers in a way that they have to wait less on the Bus Stops and even if they miss the Bus they can be entertained by the bus without waiting for very long
Summary
The main objective of this paper is to do a research on the use of short range wireless technology called “Zigbee” in Demand Responsive Transit (DRT), making it much more efficient, reliable and less expensive. This research is not the only way to develop this kind of a system and by no means suggested the best solution but it can definitely be one of the better alternatives we have till date and can be used in the areas where there are no 3G, WiMax or other long range wireless technologies available. Till Zigbee is being used as in-house or in-vehicle technology but this research brings an idea of using Zigbee as communication tool for Inter-Vehicle and Vehicle to Infrastructure. Due to the fact that Zigbee is low power as compared to other short range wireless technologies like WiFi, this system can be deployed in mountainous areas where power is a major concern
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