Entrance and Exit Ramp Safety System
First Claim
1. A traffic control and safety system, comprising:
- a motion detection unit, wherein said unit is capable of detecting the motion of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use and positioned on a side of a road;
a camera unit, in communication with said motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said motion detection unit, activates a camera stored within said camera unit, and wherein said camera is positioned to photograph and storage images of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use;
a barrier having a stowed and a deployed state, and in communication with said motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said motion detection unit, initiates deployment of said barrier, and wherein deployment of said barrier blockades a portion of a roadway when in use;
one or more warning indicators in communication with said camera unit, wherein said warning indicators are positioned at an opposing end of a road from said camera unit and wherein activation of said camera unit, initiates visual or audible feedback from said warning indicators;
said camera unit is adapted to transmit images to an external law enforcement computer.
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Abstract
A traffic safety system is provided for controlling the entry of motorists onto one way roads. The system has a motion detection unit which identifies the presence of motor vehicles travelling the wrong direction on one way roads, highway exit ramps and entrance ramps. Upon detection of a vehicle, the system activates audible and visual warnings. If the motorist does not stop moving, a barrier will deploy and a camera unit will photograph the license plate of the vehicle before transmitting same to local authorities. Additionally, a set of warming indicators positioned at a far end of the road are provided, which illuminate when the system is deployed, notifying travelers of a road blockage.
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20 Claims
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1. A traffic control and safety system, comprising:
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a motion detection unit, wherein said unit is capable of detecting the motion of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use and positioned on a side of a road; a camera unit, in communication with said motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said motion detection unit, activates a camera stored within said camera unit, and wherein said camera is positioned to photograph and storage images of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use; a barrier having a stowed and a deployed state, and in communication with said motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said motion detection unit, initiates deployment of said barrier, and wherein deployment of said barrier blockades a portion of a roadway when in use; one or more warning indicators in communication with said camera unit, wherein said warning indicators are positioned at an opposing end of a road from said camera unit and wherein activation of said camera unit, initiates visual or audible feedback from said warning indicators; said camera unit is adapted to transmit images to an external law enforcement computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A traffic control and safety system, comprising:
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a first motion detection unit, wherein said unit is capable of detecting the motion of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use and positioned on a side of a road; a second motion detection unit having a camera and in communication with said first motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said first motion detection unit, activates said camera stored within said second motion detection unit, and wherein said camera is positioned to photograph and store images of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use; a barrier having a stowed and a deployed state, and in communication with said second motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said second motion detection unit, initiates deployment of said barrier, and wherein deployment of said barrier blockades a portion of a roadway when in use; one or more warning indicators in communication with said second motion detection unit, wherein said warning indicators are positioned at an opposing end of a road from said second motion detection unit and wherein activation of said second motion detection unit, initiates visual or audible feedback from said warning indicators; said second motion detection unit is adapted to transmit images to an external law enforcement computer. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A traffic control and safety system, comprising:
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a first motion detection unit, wherein said unit is capable of detecting the motion of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use and positioned on a side of a road; a second motion detection unit in communication with said first motion detection unit; a camera unit in communication with said second motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said first motion detection unit, activates said camera stored within said second motion detection unit, and wherein said camera is positioned to photograph and store images of an oncoming motor vehicle when in use; a barrier having a stowed and a deployed state, and in communication with said second motion detection unit, such that detection of an oncoming motor vehicle by said second motion detection unit, initiates deployment of said barrier, and wherein deployment of said barrier blockades a portion of a roadway when in use; one or more warning indicators in communication with said second motion detection unit, wherein said warning indicators are positioned at an opposing end of a road from said second motion detection unit and wherein activation of said second motion detection unit, initiates visual or audible feedback from said warning indicators; said camera unit is adapted to transmit images to an external law enforcement computer. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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