Communications: electrical – Traffic control indicator
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Lee, Benjamin C. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Traffic control indicator
C340S929000, C340S930000, C362S800000, C362S231000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11212312
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides traffic lights comprising an LED panel for directing motor traffic, an LED panel for directing pedestrian traffic, an LED street sign, an LED panel for displaying an animated advertisement or important message, such as traffic conditions ahead, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device. The present invention also provides LED traffic lights that are capable of communicating approximately how much time remains before the traffic light changes from a signal directing motorists to proceed to a signal directing motorists to stop, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device.
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Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Hunnings Travis R.
Lee Benjamin C.
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