All In One Safety Display
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1. A vehicle-mounted electronic display apparatus capable of displaying and monitoring traffic and safety information comprising:
- (a) a substantially vertical frame enclosure and one or more support posts, wherein the frame enclosure is secured to the support post(s) by means capable of attaching heavy metal objects;
(b) an electronic display surface including at least one display panel that displays a graphical and/or textual message;
(c) a means of measuring traffic speed;
(d) memory that stores a plurality of messages;
(e) one or more switches on the apparatus that allows the operator to select one of the messages or a series thereof
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Abstract
The present invention provides a truck-mounted, all-in-one safety display and monitoring apparatus, with information displays featuring traffic speed and messages of caution or notice, one or more radar devices to detect and document traffic speed and other details of the vehicle'"'"'s operation and surroundings, thereby improving traffic flow, increasing the safety of all interested parties, and decreasing operational and insurance costs.
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1. A vehicle-mounted electronic display apparatus capable of displaying and monitoring traffic and safety information comprising:
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(a) a substantially vertical frame enclosure and one or more support posts, wherein the frame enclosure is secured to the support post(s) by means capable of attaching heavy metal objects; (b) an electronic display surface including at least one display panel that displays a graphical and/or textual message; (c) a means of measuring traffic speed; (d) memory that stores a plurality of messages; (e) one or more switches on the apparatus that allows the operator to select one of the messages or a series thereof - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A vehicle-mounted electronic, display apparatus, generally installed on and affixed to the rear of the vehicle, which is capable of displaying and monitoring traffic and safety information comprising:
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(a) a substantially vertical frame enclosure and two or more support posts, wherein the frame enclosure is secured on each side by parallel left and right support posts through a series of bolts, welding or other means of attachment, and wherein the support posts are secured at the base to a flatbed or shelf, plate or other structure on the vehicle through a series of bolts, welding or other means of attachment, and wherein the frame enclosure comprises an accessible interior section capable of maintaining one or more display panels, and one or more horizontal crossbars or diagonally disposed stabilization bars; (b) an electronic display surface including at least one display panel that displays a graphical and/or textual message, wherein each display panel has a front or outward-facing panel and a back, or inward-facing panel, from the perspective of the vehicle, and wherein each display panel contains a grid of illuminable elements; (c) a means of measuring traffic speed, wherein such means are comprised of a Doppler or other radar instrument; (d) memory that stores a plurality of messages; (e) one or more controls switches on the apparatus that allows the operator to select one of the messages or a series thereof. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of information display and monitoring whereby a message and display system operates to provide roadside and worksite safety comprising:
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(a) wiring together the Radar Display and Slow Down Message Board; (b) causing the Slow Down Message Board to activate and flash when passing traffic exceeds a preset speed; (c) causing the Radar Display to display the speed of passing traffic and flash when traffic exceeds said preset speed; and (d) allowing the operator to control the Mini Message Center via to separate remote and can be set to display one or more preloaded messages.
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