ADVANCED ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED
First Claim
1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a traffic signal locator configured to determine an availability of a traffic signal; and
a transmitter configured to communicate with at least one traffic controller associated with the available traffic signal so as to provide a pedestrian traffic control request.
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Abstract
A mobile traffic controller to aid pedestrians includes a wireless transmitter and receiver that are configured to communicate with a traffic signal or a traffic control system. In response to a user request, the transmitter sends a traffic control request to a traffic signal or a traffic system controller. The request is acknowledged, and when appropriate, the mobile traffic controller receives a message indicating that a crossing is authorized. The mobile controller can include a vibro-tactile or audio output device for communication with the user. In addition, position and orientation systems can be included so that the user can be directed along a preferred path or alerted that a predetermined or legally established passage zone has been exited or is about to be exited.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a traffic signal locator configured to determine an availability of a traffic signal; and a transmitter configured to communicate with at least one traffic controller associated with the available traffic signal so as to provide a pedestrian traffic control request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A traffic control unit, comprising:
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at least one traffic signal interface configured to control at least one traffic signal; a radiofrequency transceiver configured to receive pedestrian requests for traffic signal control; and a processor coupled to the traffic signal interface and the transceiver, and configured to establish a traffic signal condition in response to the pedestrian request and produce a request acknowledgement for transmission by the transceiver to the pedestrian. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A traffic control method, comprising:
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receiving a request from a pedestrian for activation of at least one traffic control device; storing a record associated with an established transit zone associated with the traffic control device, and comparing a pedestrian location with the established transit zone; activating at least a first traffic control device in response to the request; and notifying a pedestrian that the established traffic control zone has been exited based on the comparison, and providing an additional traffic control device activation signal.
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