Communications: electrical – Traffic control indicator
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-25
2010-02-23
Hunnings, Travis R (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Traffic control indicator
C340S929000, C340S930000, C362S800000, C362S231000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07667617
ABSTRACT:
A messaging board and a traffic light apparatus comprising a primary traffic panel including a first matrix of multicolored LEDs for directing motor traffic by displaying a plurality of images; a message panel including a second matrix of multicolored LEDs for displaying information unrelated to the directing of traffic; and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light apparatus and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device is disclosed. The messaging board is capable of being used as a communications station, as well as an information terminal and/or point-of-sales station.
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Hunnings Travis R
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