Method and apparatus for a cloud-based traffic monitoring system

A system configured to provide an interface between a user device and a traffic control system comprising:

• a monitor configured to collect sensor data from at least one sensor implemented in one or more components of a traffic control system, the sensor data comprising at least a status of the traffic control system and electrical measurement data;
• the monitor is further configured to transmit over a network to a server at least the status of the traffic control system and the electrical measurement data;
• the server configured to receive over the network at least the status and the electrical measurement data from the traffic control system, wherein the traffic control system includes a traffic controller and traffic signals located in proximity to an intersection;
• the server further configured to analyze at least the status and the electrical measurement data from the traffic control system;
• the server further configured to transmit over a network to a user device an analysis of at least the status and the electrical measurement data from the traffic control system;
• the monitor is further configured for direct measurement of a received utility single or three-phase voltage, current, and power;
• and
• the monitor is further configured to package the sensor data from the at least one sensor implemented in the one or more components of the traffic control system and the direct measurement of the received utility single or three-phase voltage, current, and power for streaming to the server,
• wherein the traffic signals comprise at least one of the following:
• traffic lights, traffic signals, traffic lamps, signal lights, stop lights, pedestrian crossing lights, and cyclist crossing lights;
• and
• wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one of the following:
• a voltage sensor measuring a voltage in the traffic control system, a current sensor measuring a current in the traffic control system, a power measurement sensor measuring a power in the traffic control system, and a temperature sensor measuring a temperature in the traffic control system.