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Wireless traffic light controller

  • US 8,242,933 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2009
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A control arrangement for overriding automated control of a traffic light having a pre-existing mechanical connector for receiving a temporary controller so that overriding command signals may be manually entered, comprising:

  • a control unit to be operated by a person charged with assuming control of the traffic light, said control unit comprising electrical circuitry disposed to generate control commands and to transmit said control commands remotely; and

    a stationary signal transfer unit having electrically circuitry comprising a receiver disposed to receive said control signals from said control unit, wherein said circuitry comprises a hard wired connection disposed to transmit said control signals, said hard wired connection comprising a removable connector which is disposed to mechanically connect to the pre-existing mechanical connector of the traffic light.

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