INLIGHTS: Smart Traffic Control System 🚦

Welcome to the INLIGHTS repository! This project is a multithreaded traffic control system designed to manage signal flow at intersections using real-time simulations. Built in C on Linux, INLIGHTS showcases essential operating system concepts, such as system calls, thread generation, synchronization (Producer-Consumer), and pipelining. The goal is to optimize vehicle movement and reduce congestion effectively.

Download the latest release and execute the files to see the system in action!

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Architecture
• Technologies Used
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Introduction

Traffic congestion is a significant issue in urban areas. INLIGHTS aims to tackle this problem by implementing a smart traffic control system that adapts to real-time traffic conditions. This system can manage traffic signals efficiently, ensuring a smooth flow of vehicles at intersections.

Features

• Real-Time Simulation: INLIGHTS uses real-time data to adjust traffic signals dynamically.
• Multithreading: The system employs multithreading to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, improving performance.
• Producer-Consumer Model: This model allows for efficient management of traffic signal states and vehicle flow.
• System Calls: The project demonstrates the use of system calls for process management and inter-process communication.
• Pipelining: Pipelining techniques optimize the processing of vehicle data to minimize delays.

Installation

To set up INLIGHTS on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ryfe24/INLIGHTS---SMART-TRAFFIC-CONTROL-SYSTEM.git
   cd INLIGHTS---SMART-TRAFFIC-CONTROL-SYSTEM

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have the necessary tools installed. You may need gcc and make. Install them using:

   sudo apt-get install build-essential

3. Build the Project: Compile the project using the following command:

   make

4. Run the System: Execute the compiled program:

   ./inlights

For the latest updates and releases, check the Releases section.

Usage

Once you have the system running, you can configure the parameters for the simulation. The default settings are suitable for a basic test. You can adjust the number of vehicles, traffic light timings, and other parameters in the configuration file.

1. Modify Configuration: Open the config.txt file and edit the parameters.
2. Start Simulation: Run the program again to see the changes in effect.

The system will display real-time traffic light statuses and vehicle movements in the terminal.

Architecture

The architecture of INLIGHTS consists of several components:

• Main Controller: Manages the overall flow of the simulation.
• Signal Controller: Handles the state of traffic lights.
• Vehicle Generator: Simulates the arrival of vehicles at intersections.
• Thread Manager: Manages multithreading operations for efficient processing.

Component Interaction

1. The Vehicle Generator creates vehicles and sends them to the Signal Controller.
2. The Signal Controller updates traffic light states based on the vehicle flow.
3. The Main Controller oversees the entire process, ensuring smooth operation.

Technologies Used

• C Programming Language: The core language for developing the system.
• Linux: The operating system used for running the application.
• Multithreading: Implemented using POSIX threads (pthreads).
• System Calls: Used for process management and inter-process communication.
• Producer-Consumer Model: Efficiently manages the flow of data between components.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to INLIGHTS! If you want to help improve the project, follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button at the top right of the page.
2. Create a Branch: Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeature

3. Make Changes: Implement your changes and test them thoroughly.
4. Commit Your Changes:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"

5. Push to Your Branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeature

6. Create a Pull Request: Go to the original repository and create a pull request.

Your contributions are valuable, and we appreciate your effort!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any inquiries or suggestions, feel free to reach out:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: your-github-profile

Thank you for your interest in INLIGHTS! For the latest updates, visit the Releases section.

Let's work together to make traffic flow smarter and more efficient! 🚗💨