Led traffic light
First Claim
1. A traffic light apparatus comprising:
- a primary traffic panel including a first matrix of multicolored LEDs for directing motor traffic by displaying a plurality of images;
a message panel including a second matrix of multicolored LEDs for displaying information unrelated to the directing of traffic; and
a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light apparatus and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device.
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Abstract
The present invention provides traffic lights comprising an LED panel for directing motor traffic, an LED panel for directing pedestrian traffic, an LED street sign, an LED panel for displaying an animated advertisement or important message, such as traffic conditions ahead, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device. The present invention also provides LED traffic lights that are capable of communicating approximately how much time remains before the traffic light changes from a signal directing motorists to proceed to a signal directing motorists to stop, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device.
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20 Claims
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1. A traffic light apparatus comprising:
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a primary traffic panel including a first matrix of multicolored LEDs for directing motor traffic by displaying a plurality of images;
a message panel including a second matrix of multicolored LEDs for displaying information unrelated to the directing of traffic; and
a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light apparatus and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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12. A traffic light apparatus comprising:
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a matrix of multi-colored LEDs for directing motor traffic by displaying a plurality of images, including means for communicating information relating to how much time remains before said traffic light changes from a signal directing motorists to proceed to a signal directing motorists to stop; and
a personal device interface providing two way communication of information between the traffic light apparatus and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device.
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