Data aggregation

Data aggregation is any process in which information is gathered and expressed in a summary form, for purposes such as statistical analysis. A common aggregation purpose is to get more information about particular groups based on specific variables such as age, profession, or income.

CarTel

CarTel is a mobile embedded system that uses mobile phones carried in vehicles to collect information about traffic, quality of en-route WiFi access points, and potholes on the road.

Nericell

In Nericell the embedded accelerometer, microphone, and positioning system are used to detect and localize traffic conditions and road conditions, e.g., potholes, bumps, or braking and honking (which are both implicit […]