Microprocessor-Controlled Road Traffic Signalling System “Micorts”

Abstract

System architecture of the newly developed Microprocessor-Controlled Road Traffic Signalling System: “MICORTS” is described. The system can work as (i) an independent controller (ii) a part of an interlinked system (with or without cables) catering to 7 day plans, 8 cycle plans and 14 ‘fixed-time’ or ‘vehicle-actuated’ stages.

Indexing Terms:

• MICORTS
• Road Traffic Signalling System

Additional information

Notes on contributors

K.S.R. Anjaneyulu

Anjaneyulu, K S R (b. 1951): Obtained his BTech (Electronics) from Regional Engineering College, Warangal in 1974 and M Tech (Computer and Control Engg.) from I.I.T., Kharagpur in 1976. Joined the Switching “R&D Wing of Indian Telephone Industries Ltd., Bangalore as an Asstt. Executive Engineer in 1976. He has developed a number of I/O interfaces for Microprocessor-based systems. The first version of MICORTS software was designed by him. Presently he is associated with the development of a multi-microprocessor-based Telex system.

P.S. Jain

Jain, P S: Born in Hansi (Haryana) on January 30, 1948. Obtained BSc Engg in Electrical Branch (Electronics and Communication Group) from Delhi College of Engineering in 1969. He worked in Police Wireless and Central Water and Power Commission before joining ITI Ltd., Bangalore in 1973

He has developed a sophisticated tester for the telephone dial and also a receiver for Multi-Frequency Touch Tone Dialling. Mr. Jain has been involved with the development of MICORTS right from its inception. Since October 1977 he is an Engineer Executive in the Switching R & D Wing of ITI.

D.V. Poornaiah

Poornaiah, D V: Born in Andhra Pradesh in 1949. Obtained B E (Electronics and Communications) from Govt. College of Engineering, Kakinada and M E (Solid State Electronics) from University of Roorkee in 1971 and 1977 respectively. During December 1974, he joined Indian Telephone Industries Ltd., as an Asstt. Executive Engineer.

Initially worked in the hybrid microcircuits laboratory at Naini Unit and from Feb. 1975, he is working in the Switching R & D Wing of Bangalore unit of the Company. He was associated with the development of Electronic Vehicle Detectors which are currently under production. Mr. Poornaiah has been involved with development of MICORTS right from the inception of the project.

In July, 1979, he was promoted as an Engineer Executive.