Methods and systems utilizing a programmable sign display located in proximity to a traffic light
First Claim
1. A system for providing information to motorists, comprising:
- a programmable sign display placed in proximity to a traffic light, the programmable sign display indicating a particular radio frequency capable of reception by a radio receiver of the motorists; and
a radio transmitter that transmits a signal on the particular radio frequency being displayed by the programmable sign display for viewing by motorists as they direct their attention toward the traffic light, the signal corresponding to information relevant to motorists.
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Abstract
Methods and systems use a programmable sign display located in proximity to a traffic light to provide information to motorists upon the motorists directing their attention toward the traffic light. The programmable sign display may receive programming for content to be displayed in various ways, such as through an interface to a telephone network accessible by a cell phone that sends programming information to the sign. The programmable sign may be used to inform motorists of a radio frequency upon which relevant information such as advertising or traffic reports is being broadcast. The programmable sign may be used to provide textual or graphical information, such as an instruction to motorists that relates to avoiding an approaching emergency vehicle. Additionally, management of the sign is provided to coordinate programming and control of the content being displayed. The display of content on the programmable sign display may be coordinated with the states of the traffic light to avoid distracting motorists.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for providing information to motorists, comprising:
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a programmable sign display placed in proximity to a traffic light, the programmable sign display indicating a particular radio frequency capable of reception by a radio receiver of the motorists; and a radio transmitter that transmits a signal on the particular radio frequency being displayed by the programmable sign display for viewing by motorists as they direct their attention toward the traffic light, the signal corresponding to information relevant to motorists. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for providing visual information to motorists regarding an approaching emergency vehicle, comprising:
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a programmable sign display placed in proxinilty to a traffic light, the programmable sign displaying textual information relating to the approaching emergency vehicle when a display instruction is received; and a receiver in proximity to the programmable sign display that receives a particular signal sent from the approaching emergency vehicle upon the approaching emergency vehicle coming within range of the receiver and wherein the receiver generates the display instruction to the programmable sign display in response to receiving the particular signal. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for providing infonnation to motorists regarding an approaching emergency vehicle, comprising:
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a programmable sign display placed in proximity to a traffic light, the programmable sign displaying a driving instruction to motorists relating to the approaching emergency vehicle when a display instruction is received; and a receiver in proximity to the programmable sign display that receives a particular signal sent from the approaching emergency vehicle upon the approaching emergency vehicle coming within range of the receiver and wherein the receiver generates the display instruction to the programmable sign display in response to receiving the particular signal. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of providing a remote programming service for a programmable sign display located in proximity to a traffic light, comprising:
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receiving, by a managing entity, content from aplurality of customers, the content comprising information to be displayed on the programmable sign display and information to be broadcast over a radio frequency capable of reception by a radio receiver of motorists; sending, by the managing entity, programming from a user interface to a wireless interface of the programmable sign display, the programming corresponding to the information to be displayed on the programmable sign display; sending, by the managing entity, information to be broadcast over the radio frequency to a radio broadcast system that broadcasts over the radio frequency; displaying the information to be displayed on the programmable sign display in response to the programming received, the programmable sign display providing an indication of the radio frequency; and broadcasting the information to be broadcast over the radio frequency from the radio broadcast system. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for providing information to motorists, comprising:
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a receiver that detects a signal provided by an approaching emergency vehicle and that generates a display instruction in response to detecting the signal; and a programmable sign display placed in proximity to a traffic light, the programmable sign display providing a display of advertising information to motorists directing their attention toward the traffic light, the programmable sign display being responsive to the display instruction to provide a display of information relating to the approaching emergency vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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