Transit Worker Warning System
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1. A warning system, the warning system comprising:
- a sensor station, wherein the sensor station comprises;
a sensor mount configured to mount the sensor station to a traffic object;
a motion sensor for detecting a vehicle approaching a work area; and
a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a warning signal in response to detection of the vehicle; and
a safety vest, wherein the safety vest comprises;
a transceiver configured to receive the warning signal from the wireless transmitter; and
a light source configured to transmit light in response to receiving the warning signal.
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Abstract
The disclosed technology comprises a system to provide warning of a rail or vehicle approaching a work area for a transit worker or group of transit workers. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a sensor station that detects rail or vehicles approaching the work area, which transmits a warning signal to a safety vest worn by workers. In some implementations, the safety vest has a transceiver to receive the warning signal and activates an alarm mounted to the vest. The alarm may be a flashing light or a vibration that can be felt by the vest wearer.
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1. A warning system, the warning system comprising:
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a sensor station, wherein the sensor station comprises; a sensor mount configured to mount the sensor station to a traffic object; a motion sensor for detecting a vehicle approaching a work area; and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a warning signal in response to detection of the vehicle; and a safety vest, wherein the safety vest comprises; a transceiver configured to receive the warning signal from the wireless transmitter; and a light source configured to transmit light in response to receiving the warning signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method to provide a warning to a transit worker, the method comprising:
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detecting a vehicle that is approaching a transit worker area; transmitting a warning signal to a transit safety vest worn by a transit worker; and activating lights on the safety vest in a pattern to make the vest visible to the approaching vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by a processor cause a device to perform operations to warn a transit worker, the operations comprising:
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detecting a vehicle is approaching a transit worker area; transmitting a warning signal to a transit safety vest worn by a transit worker; and activating lights on the safety vest in a pattern to make the vest visible to the approaching vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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