Iteris, Inc. has launched SmartSpan(TM) as a new product addition to its Vantage(R) video detection product suite. Using proprietary Dynamic Zone Stabilization (DZS) algorithms, SmartSpan provides accurate and cost effective advance detection and stop-bar detection of vehicles at intersections equipped with span wire mounted signal lights. The new solution addresses the unmet needs of many traffic management agencies that have not been able to cost-effectively deploy video vehicle detection.

This has traditionally required stable camera mounts that are only possible with rigid traffic signal mast arms; however, SmartSpan can be mounted on the same span wires holding the traffic signal without sacrificing detection accuracy.