Transport node apparatus

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

External condition vehicle-mounted indicator or alarm

C340S994000, C307S010100, C040S124020, C040S124060, C040S368000, C040S369000, C040S370000, C362S183000, C362S431000

Reexamination Certificate

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10461124

ABSTRACT:
A transit center apparatus is provided having one or more modules attachable to a transit stop pole to provide one or more of the following conveniences to a transit stop patron: information in an optionally illuminated modular display apparatus, overhead illumination, video camera surveillance, and wireless communication. These conveniences are preferably provided through an overhead assembly and a rugged information display case. The overhead assembly houses one or more of the group consisting of solar cells, a rechargeable battery pack, overhead lights, a cell phone antenna, camera, and related circuitry. The information display case provides backlighting and houses a switch assembly. The display case is preferably constructed from extruded, interlocking aluminum frame members and is easily installable on existing support poles.

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