Remote control of light signaling devices
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1. A method for controlling signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices and a controller of a traffic communication network, the method comprising:
- wirelessly transmitting commands from a remote control system to the controller, to receive status information of the plurality of light signaling devices;
wirelessly obtaining, at the controller, the status information from the plurality of light signaling devices; and
wirelessly transmitting the status information from the controller to the remote control system, for controlling the light signaling devices in real-time;
the method further comprising;
transmitting, from the remote control system, command signals to the controller to;
(i) activate a heating function of the light emitting face of a light signaling device;
(ii) locate and mitigate failures on the signaling system; and
(iii) modify an operational status of the light signaling devices;
wherein locating and mitigating failures comprises;
locating, via the remote control system, any light signaling devices in failure mode; and
performing diagnostics on the respective light signaling devices located;
wherein the method further comprises;
transmitting and receiving, via each light signaling device, signals to and from the controller; and
self-detecting faults at each light signaling device.
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Abstract
Provided is a traffic communication network that includes a signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices, and a controller configured to wirelessly control the plurality of light signaling devices; and a remote control system in wireless communication with the controller and configured to control the controller.
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1. A method for controlling signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices and a controller of a traffic communication network, the method comprising:
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wirelessly transmitting commands from a remote control system to the controller, to receive status information of the plurality of light signaling devices; wirelessly obtaining, at the controller, the status information from the plurality of light signaling devices; and wirelessly transmitting the status information from the controller to the remote control system, for controlling the light signaling devices in real-time; the method further comprising; transmitting, from the remote control system, command signals to the controller to; (i) activate a heating function of the light emitting face of a light signaling device; (ii) locate and mitigate failures on the signaling system; and (iii) modify an operational status of the light signaling devices; wherein locating and mitigating failures comprises; locating, via the remote control system, any light signaling devices in failure mode; and performing diagnostics on the respective light signaling devices located; wherein the method further comprises; transmitting and receiving, via each light signaling device, signals to and from the controller; and self-detecting faults at each light signaling device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for controlling signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices and a controller of a traffic communication network, the method comprising:
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wirelessly transmitting commands from a remote control system to the controller, to receive status information of the plurality of light signaling devices; wirelessly obtaining from the plurality of light signaling devices, at the controller, the status information from the plurality of light signaling devices; wirelessly transmitting the status information from the controller to the remote control system, for wirelessly controlling the light signaling devices in real-time; and transmitting, from the remote control system, command signals to the controller to; (i) activate a heating function of the light emitting face of a light signaling device; (ii) locate and mitigate failures on the signaling system using global positioning; and (iii) modify an operational status of the light signaling devices; wherein locating and mitigating failures includes; adjusting the output current or input voltage of the plurality of light signaling devices; and modifying intersection phasing of the plurality of light signaling devices.
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6. A method for controlling signaling system including a plurality of light signaling devices and a controller of a traffic communication network, the method comprising:
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wirelessly transmitting commands from a remote control system to the controller, to receive status information of the plurality of light signaling devices; wirelessly obtaining from the plurality of light signaling devices, at the controller, the status information from the plurality of light signaling devices; wirelessly transmitting the status information from the controller to the remote control system, for wirelessly controlling the light signaling devices in real-time; transmitting, from the remote control system, command signals to the controller to; (i) activate a heating function of the light emitting face of a light signaling device; (ii) locate and mitigate failures on the signaling system; and (iii) modify an operational status of the light signaling devices;
wherein locating and mitigating failures includes modifying intersection phasing of the plurality of light signaling devices.
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