Transport node apparatus
First Claim
1. A transit stop apparatus comprising:
- a transit stop post;
an overhead assembly mounted on the post;
a first set of one or more light emitters mounted within the overhead assembly and oriented to project the emitted light toward the ground in the immediate vicinity of the transit stop apparatus;
a display panel mounted on the post, the display panel being adapted to provide static transportation-related information to persons at the transit stop;
a second set of one or more light emitters mounted inside the display panel and oriented to illuminate the static transportation-related information on the display panel;
one or more user-operated switches mounted on the display panel that enable the user to activate the first and second sets of one or more light emitters;
a rechargeable battery;
a solar energy collector;
electrical circuitry connecting the solar energy connector to the rechargeable battery, the one or more user-operated switches, and the first and second sets of light emitters in a manner adapted to enable solar charging of the battery and to turn on the first and second sets of light emitters upon user activation of the one or more user-operated switches.
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Abstract
A transit center apparatus is provided having one or more modules attachable to a transit stop pole to provide one or more of the following conveniences to a transit stop patron: information in an optionally illuminated modular display apparatus, overhead illumination, video camera surveillance, and wireless communication. These conveniences are preferably provided through an overhead assembly and a rugged information display case. The overhead assembly houses one or more of the group consisting of solar cells, a rechargeable battery pack, overhead lights, a cell phone antenna, camera, and related circuitry. The information display case provides backlighting and houses a switch assembly. The display case is preferably constructed from extruded, interlocking aluminum frame members and is easily installable on existing support poles.
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18 Claims
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1. A transit stop apparatus comprising:
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a transit stop post; an overhead assembly mounted on the post; a first set of one or more light emitters mounted within the overhead assembly and oriented to project the emitted light toward the ground in the immediate vicinity of the transit stop apparatus; a display panel mounted on the post, the display panel being adapted to provide static transportation-related information to persons at the transit stop; a second set of one or more light emitters mounted inside the display panel and oriented to illuminate the static transportation-related information on the display panel; one or more user-operated switches mounted on the display panel that enable the user to activate the first and second sets of one or more light emitters; a rechargeable battery; a solar energy collector; electrical circuitry connecting the solar energy connector to the rechargeable battery, the one or more user-operated switches, and the first and second sets of light emitters in a manner adapted to enable solar charging of the battery and to turn on the first and second sets of light emitters upon user activation of the one or more user-operated switches. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A transit stop apparatus comprising:
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a transit stop post; an overhead assembly mounted on an upper portion of the post; a display assembly mounted on the post below the overhead assembly, the display assembly comprising one or more display panels providing a display surface for displaying static transportation-related information; the display assembly further comprising a plurality of interlocking frame members adapted to wrap around the transit stop post wherein; the plurality of interlocking frame members includes a first interlocking frame member having a male connector and a second interlocking frame member having a corresponding female connector, the first interlocking frame member being adapted to interlock with the second interlocking frame member by inserting the male connector into the female connector; and one or more of the plurality of interlocking frame members include compartments for holding the display panels; a light emitter mounted on the display assembly and oriented to cast light upon the display surface of the display assembly; a rechargeable battery operable to provide power to the light emitter; a solar panel mounted to the overhead assembly operable to recharge the battery; and
electrical circuitry connecting the solar panel, rechargeable battery, and light emitter in a manner adapted to enable illumination of the display panel. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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