INFRASTRUCTURE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
First Claim
1. A roadway and transportation communication system comprising:
- a. a device coupled to or embedded in a vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data or receive and store new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light;
b. at least a second device coupled to a second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure or receive and store new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light;
c. the device further configured to transmit data to or receive data from the at least second device; and
d. the at least second device further configured to transmit to or receive data from the device.
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Abstract
The system and methods according to the present invention advantageously provide redundant, confirmatory or control signals or information or data capture, for motorist and/or autonomous or driverless vehicles. These control, confirmatory or redundant signals or information may be used by driverless vehicles, trucks, motorist, pedestrians and cyclist to navigate roadways or receive or validate infrastructure information or make decisions based on conditions. The signals may also be used by motorists, pedestrians and electronic devices to gather data and make decisions. The redundant, confirmatory or control signals or information communication may be done via visible, non-visible or radio-frequency spectrum. The system may be implemented by embedding hardware or electronics or optics into or on luminous sign systems, traditional sign systems or mounted onto infrastructure such as guard rails, bridges or other fixed or temporary systems for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving signals/messages or communication using visible and non-visible light spectrum.
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20 Claims
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1. A roadway and transportation communication system comprising:
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a. a device coupled to or embedded in a vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data or receive and store new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light; b. at least a second device coupled to a second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure or receive and store new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light; c. the device further configured to transmit data to or receive data from the at least second device; and d. the at least second device further configured to transmit to or receive data from the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A road sign comprising:
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a. a power source; b. a device coupled to the power source and to road sign configured to store data pertaining to the road sign and further configured to transmit the data or receive new data wirelessly via non-visual spectrum signals; and c. a filter system coupled to the device configured to reduce non-visual spectrum of light noise or interference or enable selectivity of the desired signal or band. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for vehicle, pedestrian and roadway infrastructure roadway communication comprising:
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a. providing a device coupled to the vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data and receive new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light; b. providing at least a second device coupled to a second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure configured to store data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure and further configured to transmit the data pertaining to the second vehicle, second pedestrian, or second roadway infrastructure and receive new data wirelessly via the non-visual spectrum of light; c. transmitting the data from the device coupled to the vehicle, pedestrian, or roadway infrastructure to the at least second device; and d. receiving the data transmitted by the device onto the at least second device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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