Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators – External signal light system
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-14
2001-07-31
Wu, Daniel J. (Department: 2736)
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
External signal light system
C340S463000, C340S472000, C340S473000, C340S468000, C340S436000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06268793
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention can be used by all means of transport (automobiles, lorries, articulated lorries, trailers, buses, taxis, campers, service vehicles, pick-up trucks, Public Authority vehicles: Police, Military Police, Ambulances, First Aid vehicles, Highway service vehicles, tractors, caravans, motorcycles, motor vehicles, scooters, mopeds, trains, marine vessels, airplanes, helicopters etc.) and any other form of transport.
The present invention relates to a signalling device for messages for vehicles comprising a display attached to any part of the vehicle where it is visible to other drivers. At least one preprogrammed emergency message is visualizable on the display. The device comprises at least one crash sensor connected to the display. A visible emergency signal through the display is automatically emitted by a vehicle involved in a crash situation.
FR 2634308 discloses a device of the above type wherein the crash sensor is due to the detection of a panic brake action and the visible emergency signal is emitted by a vehicle involved in a crash situation when a panic brake action preceded the crash.
EP 0645941 discloses a signalling device for messages for vehicles comprising a display, attached to any part of the vehicle where it is visible to other drivers, on which at least one preprogrammed emergency message is visualizable. The device allows transmission of short message or general packet radio signal without providing speech communication facility. This known device is used for transport management and coordinating movement of individual vehicles. It comprises a radio transceiver which allows reception and transmission of short messages in both directions using the GSM standards for short message services or general et radio services and is only used for short message transmission. The transceiver may have connection facilities for subscriber input/output peripherals, e.g. a printer, display, or keyboard, with an associated control stage and interface module used with an inserted software module. The interface module may provide an electronic notice board facility.
The prior art comprises also EP 0214594 wherein a vehicle auxiliary warning system is secured to a vehicle rear window shelf for viewing by a trailing vehicle driver. The system includes a display window with a visual warning display device activatable through an electrical circuit connected to the vehicle rear brake light or turn signal circuit. A sensor-discriminator selects one of a number of visual warning displays in response to multiple brake pedal or turn signal circuit activations. The system can include a radio receiver with external antenna and a radio-signal activatable switch connected to the receiver and to the sensor. A selected radio signal received by the antenna can activate the switch to cause a predetermined message be displayed. The radio signal may be emitted by a radio signal broadcaster positioned on the roadside and operated remotely by the local road authority. The arrangement warn the following motorists of the road danger ahead. The system can also include a radar signal emitter-receiver facing rearwardly on the shelf in the rear window of the vehicle so as to direct a radar signal rearwardly. When a trailing vehicle tailgates, the return radar signal causes a warning message to be visualized.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The subject matter of the invention is defined in claim
1
. Advantageous embodiments thereof are defined in the dependent claims.
With the use of the devices described in this patent, there is significant improvement of traffic circulation due to the greater security offered by the devices described and greater ease of traffic circulation in urban and non-urban areas for all drivers who can avail themselves of this new means of intervehicular communication.
CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME is an electronic device the purpose of which is that of transmitting a telephone number and/or a message to another following vehicle. It is attached to the rear window or the rear panel of the vehicle and is composed of a luminous display. It can be switched on or off according to one's needs simply for a few seconds or for a longer period of time. The luminous display transmits the telephone number or the message which has been programmed for the device by its installer or by whoever is in possession of the device. The programming of the message is done with the keyboard of a computer or a portable phone (an alphanumerical keyboard). Whoever is behind the vehicle fitted with the device can read the message transmitted. The various mechanisms of luminous displays have never been used in this way, and have never been used from the interior of an automobile where the direct input is given by the driver.
As well as creating a new source of telephone traffic which would not otherwise exist it proves a device of inestimable worth in the infinite amount of situations which we find ourselves in on the public highway. The use of the device is of great importance also because it is responsible for an increase of communication among people where direct verbal contact would otherwise be impossible.
CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME is to appear in a rear position and can have a moving display (moving message) or can be direct (direct message) according to what the characters allow in the case of the specific sentence or number of characters (geometric grouping of luminous display in the form of a Union Jack). The luminosity of the panel can be regulated with a plastic cover similar to those present on the brake lights of any automobile. CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME can also be connected to the hazard lights of the automobile which will allow others to more clearly visualize the vehicle fitted with the device. It is also possible to provide the automobile with an ulterior luminous, acoustic or flashing warning device thus maximising the possibility of visualization of the vehicle in the case of danger.
CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME can be attached to the rear window, the rear panel of the automobile, the baggage compartment or rear door of the automobile or wherever it is visible to other drivers. It can also be attached to the roof of the vehicle or to any other interior or exterior part of the vehicle where it is visible to other drivers from any direction.
CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME can also be used as a third brake light if it is connected to the brake pedal. In this case the display is illuminated with the preprogrammed message. CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME can be permanently attached in a fixed position or removable. It can also be positioned on a specific rotary bracket which allows CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME to face in any direction so as to be read by those inside and outside the vehicle from any angle.
CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME can be connected to the car battery or have its own power supply. As long as the automobile has its own power supply, it can power CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME. In the event of power failure from the automobile CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME will use its own power supply. The car battery will continually charge the CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME battery.
The luminous display of CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME can also be composed of LED crystals. In this case the area utilizable will be that of an LED display which is superior to that of the simple mechanism illustrated in the UNION JACK system.
It is also possible to attach CALL ME-TELEPHONE ME to a GPS (Global Positioning System) and/or a GSM (Global Standard for Mobile Communication) and vice versa. In this way the driver can both use the luminous display and automatically and/or manually and verbally send a S.O.S. message (e.g. in the case of a breakdown, an accident and/or an emergency situation etc.). By pressing a touch key the driver and/or passenger can make immediate contact with the police or assistance service etc. In so doing he will be able to provide the necessary information regarding position of the vehicle and/or, if the need arises, the best route to reach the vehicle in question. The police and/or assistance service etc. can provide the necessary info
Browdy & Neimark
Nguyen Tai T.
Wu Daniel J.
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