Rekor Systems Secures European Patent for Advanced Technology to Detect and Mitigate Irregular Traffic Congestion

Rekor’s Rapidly Growing Patent Portfolio Solidifies its Leadership in AI-Driven Roadway Intelligence, Advancing Safer and Smarter Traffic Management

Columbia, Md., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR), a leader in roadway intelligence, today announced it has been awarded a key European patent for its groundbreaking technology designed to detect and quantify irregular traffic congestion. This patent is based on the same innovation previously approved by the US Patent Office. This achievement represents a major step forward in Rekor's mission to enhance roadway safety, efficiency, and sustainability through advanced artificial intelligence and data-driven insights.

The patented system leverages data from multiple sources, including in-vehicle sensors, roadway detectors, and online platforms, to identify and respond to congestion outliers. Combining machine learning models with historical traffic baselines delivers actionable intelligence to improve traffic flow and address real-time critical anomalies, such as accidents or infrastructure weaknesses.

"These US and European patents reflect our relentless commitment to innovation and our focus on delivering meaningful, scalable digital infrastructure solutions for roadways," said David Desharnais, President and CEO of Rekor Systems. "Traffic congestion isn’t just a frustration—it’s a global challenge that impacts safety, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability. Providing this to all of our customers, we are equipping governments and communities with the tools to more quickly and accurately predict, manage, and mitigate traffic issues in real time, transforming how roadways are planned and operated. Rekor is proud to lead the charge toward a future of safer, smarter, and more efficient mobility for everyone."

Rekor previously secured a patent for a system designed to protect personally identifiable information in traffic monitoring applications, further reinforcing its commitment to privacy. The technology replaces traditional recognition records containing personally identifying (PII) data with obfuscation records, ensuring that sensitive data is not exposed. By generating a unique identifier that converts PII data into an anonymized format while retaining necessary non-PII data, this approach allows traffic monitoring systems to operate securely while maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations. The obfuscation record is transmitted to the server instead of the original recognition record, preventing unauthorized access to personal details.