Communications: electrical – Override of traffic control indicator by command transmitter
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Nguyen, Phung T. (Department: 2632)
Communications: electrical
Override of traffic control indicator by command transmitter
C340S907000, C340S916000, C701S300000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06940422
ABSTRACT:
An emergency vehicle traffic light preemption system for preemption of traffic lights at an intersection to allow safe passage of emergency vehicles. The system includes a real-time status monitor of an intersection which is relayed to a communications controller for transmission to emergency vehicles as well as to a central dispatch office. The system also provides for audio warnings at an intersection to protect pedestrians who may not be in a position to see visual warnings or for various reasons cannot hear the approach of emergency vehicles. A transponder mounted on an emergency vehicle provides autonomous control so the vehicle operator can attend to getting to an emergency and not be concerned with the operation of the system. Activation of a Code 3 situation provides communications with each intersection being approached by an emergency vehicle and indicates whether the intersection is preempted or if there is any conflict with other approaching emergency vehicles. On-board diagnostics handle various information including heading, speed, and acceleration sent to a communications controller which is transmitted to an intersection and which also simultaneously receives information regarding the status of an intersection.
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Bachelder Aaron D.
Foster Conrad F.
California Institute of Technology
Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Nguyen Phung T.
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