Mini Project Report v3
Mini Project Report v3
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Mini project work entitled “Basic Traffic Control
System with Priority Scheduling and Binary Search Tree”, submitted in partial
fulfilment of the requirement for the 3rd semester Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and
Engineering prescribed by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, is a result of the Bonafide
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Signature of Guide Signature of HOD Dr.
Mr. Suresh P HEMA M S
Mrs. Sridevi N Dept. of CSE SVCE,
Mrs. Surekha K S Bangalore
Asst. Prof, Dept. of CSE
SVCE, Bangalore
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The satisfaction and euphoria that accompany the successful completion of any
task would be incomplete without complementing those who made it possible,
whose guidance and encouragement made our efforts successful.
We are extremely thankful to Dr. HEMA M S, HOD of CSE, SVCE, for providing
support and encouragement.
Finally, we are grateful to our parents and friends for their invaluable support,
guidance and encouragement.
A traffic control system using priority scheduling and binary search tree simulates
intersection traffic as concepts of operating systems and data structures merge to
improve city's flow.
This is a Binary Search Tree BST, which is a data structure that holds and manages data
related to flow traffic, that is lanes or an intersection. Every node in the BST has an
implication, it is, in fact an intersection or lanes, with priorities being given about traffic
volume, waiting times for traffic and emergency vehicles involved. Systemwide critical
lane allocation ensures cycle allocation in an efficient manner, reducing waiting times
on local links.
Real time updating makes way to efficient management of traffic information that
always adjusts to conditions and then also optimizes resources.
The real-time management of traffic signals will be done depending on the density of
the lanes and emergency needs. This will bring about reduction in waiting times by
vehicles, congestion management, prioritization of emergencies, and flow enhancement.
The system can adapt easily due to real-time capability. Updating traffic data enables
the response to such changes as accidents and roadwork quickly. This is a computer
science project involving the handling of traffic management. It enhances knowledge of
real-time systems management, memory allocation, and design. The project highlights
how efficient data structures and algorithms prove vital for real-life applications. This
case study is thus of utmost importance to computer science as well as operating system
enthusiasts looking into enhancing public infrastructure and transportation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. PURPOSE
1.2. SCOPE
1.3. OVERVIEW
1.5. OBJECTIVES
2. LITERATURE SURVEY 4
2.1. CHARACTERISTICS
2.2. BENEFITS
3. IMPLEMENTATION 8
5. FUTURE ENHANCEMENT 18
6. REFERENCES 19
Basic Traffic Control System with Priority Scheduling and Binary Search Tree
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Priority Scheduling allocates green light durations based on factors like traffic volume
or emergency vehicle needs, ensuring high-priority lanes are cleared efficiently. A
Binary Search Tree (BST) is used to organize traffic data, allowing fast access and
updates as traffic conditions change.
By integrating all these methodologies, the system can make real-time changes to traffic
signals, improving the overall flow of traffic, reducing congestion, and providing
priority to emergency vehicles. This strategy increases efficiency, adaptability, and
scalability for urban traffic management and makes it an important resource for modern
urban settings.
1.1 PURPOSE:
The primary goal of this project is to develop and implement an advanced traffic control
system that enhances vehicular flow management at intersections. This is achieved by
using priority scheduling and Binary Search Tree (BST) data structures. The system
dynamically adjusts traffic light timings based on real-time data, ensuring more efficient
and smoother traffic movement.
1.2 SCOPE:
The project incorporates several key concepts from operating systems, digital design,
and computer organization to meet the following objectives:
Traffic Optimization: Use priority scheduling algorithms to optimize the
allocation of traffic light timings.
Dynamic Data Management: Use a Binary Search Tree (BST) for efficient
dynamic storage and retrieval of lane priorities.
Traffic Light Control: Enable real-time traffic light control via digital signal
manipulation to adjust timings based on current traffic conditions.
Emergency Vehicle Priority: Implement a system that detects emergency
vehicles and immediately adjusts the traffic light to provide priority for their
passage.
1.3 OVERVIEW:
The system integrates three critical components:
1. Real-time Data Collection: Data is gathered from traffic sensors at various
intersections.
2. BST Data Organization: The collected traffic data is organized using a Binary
Search Tree, allowing for efficient lane priority retrieval.
3. Priority Scheduling: Traffic light timings are allocated dynamically based on the
prioritized data, with special handling for emergency vehicle scenarios.
1.5 OBJECTIVES:
Develop a Real-Time Traffic Control System: Create a system using BST and
priority scheduling for efficient traffic light management.
Ensure Fair Traffic Light Allocation: Allocate traffic light timings based on
lane priorities, with special attention to high-traffic and emergency lanes.
Integrate Core Principles: Apply operating system, digital design, and computer
organization concepts for efficient system performance.
Simulate Real-World Scenarios: Test the system with scenarios like heavy
traffic and emergency vehicles to evaluate effectiveness.
Weiss, M. A. (2013). Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C. Pearson.
Weiss’s book is a definitive guide to data structures, with an emphasis on their
implementation in C. It provides detailed discussions on linked lists, which form
the core of the dynamic result storage system in this project. The book also covers
algorithm analysis, helping ensure the efficiency of operations performed by the
calculator.
Silberschatz, A., Galvin, P. B., & Gagne, G. (2018). Operating System Concepts.
Wiley.
This comprehensive text provides an overview of operating system components,
with detailed discussions on threading, process synchronization, and resource
management. The concepts of multithreading and deadlock prevention discussed in
this book have been critical in the design of concurrent execution in the project.
Sedgewick, R., & Wayne, K. (2011). Algorithms in C. Addison-Wesley.
Sedgewick and Wayne focus on algorithms, data structures, and their
implementation in C. The book’s discussions on dynamic data structures, including
linked lists, enhance the efficiency and scalability of the calculator. It also provides
a solid foundation for implementing mathematical operations efficiently.
Love, R. (2010). Linux Kernel Development. Addison-Wesley. Love’s
book examines the internals of the Linux kernel, offering insights into process and
thread management in a real-world operating system. The discussion on kernel-
level multithreading and scheduling has been useful for understanding how to
implement and optimize thread management in the project.
Smith, J., & Brown, L. (2022). Concurrent Programming with C: Applications
and Principles. Academic Press.
This recent publication emphasizes the principles of concurrent programming and
their implementation in C. It provides practical examples of thread synchronization,
mutexes, and semaphores, which have been directly applied to ensure safe and
efficient multithreaded execution in this project.
2.1 CHARACTERISTICS:
BST for Dynamic Data Organization: Utilization of Binary Search Trees to
store and manage real-time traffic data efficiently.
Priority Scheduling for Traffic Management: Implementation of priority
algorithms to allocate traffic light timings based on lane importance.
Real-Time Adjustments: Ability to adjust traffic light timings dynamically
based on continuously updated traffic conditions.
Hardware Integration: Integration with hardware components for real-time
digital signal processing, enabling quick adjustments.
2.2 BENEFITS:
Improved Traffic Flow: Efficient management of traffic results in smoother
vehicle movement and reduced congestion.
Fair Lane Prioritization: Ensures equitable allocation of green lights,
prioritizing high-traffic and emergency lanes.
Scalability and Modularity: The system is scalable and modular, making it
suitable for expanding traffic networks.
Modularity and Flexibility: The modular design allows for easy updates and
customizations, ensuring the system adapts to different environments and
evolvingneed
Improved Safety: By prioritizing emergency vehicles and reducing congestion, the
system helps prevent accidents and ensures timely emergency responses
CHAPTER 3: IMPLEMENTATION
This chapter describes the implementation process of the traffic light control
system, focusing on the construction of the Binary Search Tree (BST), the
priority scheduling algorithm used, and the digital design for signal control.
The management of green light timing allocation is based on the BST in the priority
scheduling algorithm. In its working, the scheduler uses a tree to traverse to the lane
with the highest priority, which, in this case, could be the root or leftmost node if the
structure of the tree is that of a min-heap. Upon identification of the lane with the highest
priority, the algorithm assigns the appropriate green light timing, based on the number
of waiting vehicles, the levels of traffic congestion, and the real-time data inputs.
The algorithm adjusts according to traffic conditions, so the system will be in a position
to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. For instance, if one lane was favored for an extended
period and is still congested, the algorithm can possibly extend the period of the green
light. Conversely, if a lane clears out pretty fast, the scheduler can reduce its green light
period and give more time to other lanes.
By integrating the BST in such a fashion, the scheduler ensures the flexible responding
nature of the traffic light system to optimize the traffic and curb congestions.
A microcontroller controls the traffic light system. It uses digital signals to achieve
precise control. The green, yellow, and red-light times are set with timers and counters
according to the priority schedule established by the algorithm. It acts according to real-
time data regarding traffic and changes the light signals accordingly. Digital setup
ensures quick response to the changes in the conditions of traffic, thereby improving the
flow and reducing congestion.
C CODE :
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <unistd.h> // For sleep function
// Function to insert a new traffic light into the binary search tree
struct Node* insert(struct Node* root, struct TrafficLight light) {
if (root == NULL) {
return newNode(light);
}
return root;
}
// Function to find and remove the traffic light with the highest priority
struct Node* removeHighestPriority(struct Node* root, struct TrafficLight* highest)
{
if (root->right == NULL) {
*highest = root->light;
struct Node* temp = root->left;
free(root);
return temp;
}
root->right = removeHighestPriority(root->right, highest);
return root;
}
// Turn off the green light for the highest priority light
highestPriorityLight.state = 0;
printf("Traffic light %d is RED (Priority %d).\n", highestPriorityLight.id,
highestPriorityLight.priority);
int main() {
// Create an array of traffic lights with their priorities
struct TrafficLight lights[] = {
{1, 3}, {2, 1}, {3, 2}
};
return 0;
}
Expected Output :
VERILOG CODE :
module TrafficLightControl (
input clk,
input reset,
output reg [1:0] light_1, // Light 1 state: 2-bit value (00: Red, 01: Yellow, 10:
Green)
output reg [1:0] light_2, // Light 2 state: 2-bit value (00: Red, 01: Yellow, 10:
Green)
output reg [1:0] light_3 // Light 3 state: 2-bit value (00: Red, 01: Yellow, 10:
Green)
);
// Define priority for each traffic light (lower number means higher priority)
// Priority: light_2 -> light_3 -> light_1
// Define states
parameter RED = 2'b00;
parameter YELLOW = 2'b01;
parameter GREEN = 2'b10;
endmodule
Expected output :
Chapter 4
OUTCOMES & RESULTS
Sample output of Basic Traffic Control System with Priority Scheduling and Binary
Search Tree
FUTURE ENHANCEMENT
1. Self-Balancing Tree (AVL/Red-Black Tree)
Enhance efficiency with a self-balancing tree to ensure O(log n) performance
even with many traffic lights.
2. Dynamic Priority Adjustments
Implement real-time changes in traffic light priorities based on conditions like
traffic density, accidents, or emergency vehicles.
3. Emergency Vehicle Override
Introduce an override system to prioritize emergency vehicles, allowing them to
pass through intersections without delay.
4. Real-Time Traffic Data Integration
Integrate real-time traffic data (e.g., sensors or GPS) to dynamically adjust light
timings based on actual traffic conditions.
5. Multiple Intersection Management
Extend the system to manage multiple intersections, synchronizing traffic lights
to avoid congestion.
6. Time-of-Day Scheduling
Adjust traffic light timings based on time of day, giving priority to main roads
during rush hours and reducing wait times off-peak.
7. User Interface (UI)
Build a graphical user interface to visualize and interact with traffic light statuses
and control the system more intuitively.
8. Vehicle Flow Simulation
Simulate vehicle movement through intersections, considering different vehicle
types and congestion levels.
9. Predictive Traffic Control
Use predictive models or machine learning to forecast traffic and optimize light
timings proactively.
10. Data Logging & Reporting
Implement data logging for tracking traffic light performance and generating
reports for future improvements.
11. Energy Efficiency
Optimize energy use by adjusting light cycles and using solar-powered traffic
lights when possible.
12. Integration with Autonomous Vehicles
Enable communication between traffic lights and autonomous vehicles to
improve traffic flow and efficiency.
These enhancements will make the traffic control system more efficient, adaptable, and
capable of handling real-world traffic challenges.
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Hall.
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Education.
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[5] Silberschatz, A., Galvin, P. B., & Gagne, G. (2018). Operating System Concepts.
Wiley.
[8] Smith, J., & Brown, L. (2022). Concurrent Programming with C: Applications and
Principles. Academic Press..