Analyzing data from networked radar detectors

Abstract

A radar detector accesses a network interface module that enables communication of data to and from a server. The server executes analysis algorithms that analyze data received from multiple radar detectors to develop predictions about the likelihood of future alerts or threats in geographic locations. The server communicates the predictions to each of the radar detectors based on the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors. Each radar detector communicates alert levels as needed to its corresponding radar detector user based on predictions that correspond to the geographic locations corresponding to each of the radar detectors.

1 . A networked electromagnetic signal detector, comprising:
 an electromagnetic signal detector;   a communication element that receives data from a server, wherein said data comprises information associated with at least one geographic location;   a location identifier operatively associated with said electromagnetic signal detector, wherein said location identifier determines a geographic location associated with said networked electromagnetic signal detector;   a processing component which determines a prediction of an alert level, wherein said prediction is based on an analysis of said data and said geographic location associated with said networked electromagnetic signal detector;   a user interface to communicate said prediction to a user of said networked electromagnetic signal detector.   
     
     
         2 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said communication element further facilitates transmission of data based on a detection of an electromagnetic signal by said networked electromagnetic signal detector to said server. 
     
     
         3 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said data is aggregated from at least one networked electromagnetic signal detector. 
     
     
         4 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 3 , wherein said server aggregates said data from at least one networked electromagnetic signal detector. 
     
     
         5 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said electromagnetic signal is one of a radar wave and a light wave. 
     
     
         6 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said data further comprises information related to at least one of a road segment, a speed, and an acceleration associated with a motor vehicle that is using said electromagnetic signal detector. 
     
     
         7 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said data further comprises information related to at least one of a heading, a timestamp, and a time interval associated with a motor vehicle that is using said electromagnetic signal detector. 
     
     
         8 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said prediction of said alert level is further associated with a geographic area. 
     
     
         9 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said prediction of said alert level is further based at least one of signal strength, signal intensity, and the band of said electromagnetic signal. 
     
     
         10 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said user interface communicates said prediction to said user based on a user input. 
     
     
         11 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said user interface communicates said prediction to said user via one of an audible output, a visual output and a mechanical output. 
     
     
         12 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 11 , wherein said prediction prevents operation of said audible output. 
     
     
         13 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 11 , wherein said audible output comprises at least one of a beep, a buzz, and a voice response. 
     
     
         14 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 11 , wherein said mechanical output comprises at least one of a vibration and a vehicle control response. 
     
     
         15 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 14 , wherein said vehicle control response comprises an automatic deceleration of a vehicle. 
     
     
         16 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 11 , wherein said visual output comprises at least one of a color, a text, an image, a map, and a visual pattern. 
     
     
         17 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 16 , wherein said visual output displays an option for an alternative route based upon said prediction associated with a current route. 
     
     
         18 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 17 , wherein alternative route is further based upon a prediction associated with at least one potential alternative route. 
     
     
         19 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said user interface comprises at least one of a light, a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode, and an interactive display. 
     
     
         20 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said prediction is based at least in part on a road segment suggested for travel by a navigation application. 
     
     
         21 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said prediction is based on at least one of a heading, a speed, an acceleration and a driving pattern associated with said electromagnetic signal detector. 
     
     
         22 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 21 , wherein said prediction prevents operation of an output based at least in part on a speed associated with a road segment. 
     
     
         23 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said data comprises additional information from a database. 
     
     
         24 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 23 , wherein said additional information comprises at least one of a weather condition, a traffic condition, a public notice, a local knowledge entry, and a custom notice. 
     
     
         25 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said analysis determines the proximity of said electromagnetic signal detector to at least one of a school zone, a daycare, a hospital zone, and a location of predicted law enforcement activity. 
     
     
         26 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 1 , wherein said data comprises a safety alert associated with a mobile communication device, wherein said analysis determines the proximity of said electromagnetic signal detector to a location associated with said safety alert. 
     
     
         27 . The networked electromagnetic signal detector of  claim 26 , wherein said location associated with said safety alert comprises the approximate current location of said mobile communication device.