Patents Assigned to Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc.
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Publication number: 20250006054Abstract: A connected-vehicle interface module is provided that includes a connected-vehicle controller, a connected-vehicle radio for receiving an activation signal from a first vehicle warning system controller indicating a road condition, and a connected-vehicle interface controller. The connected-vehicle interface controller further includes a microcontroller and a plurality of universal asynchronous receiver transmitters for receiving and transmitting data communicated to the microcontroller through one or more wired connections to at least one of the connected-vehicle controller and the connected-vehicle radio, a memory device in communication with the microcontroller, and a transceiver and one or more communication ports, coupled to the microcontroller, for connection and communication with a connected vehicle road side unit, wherein the activation signal from the first vehicle warning system controller is communicated to the connected vehicle road side unit via the one or more communication ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Applicant: Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Scharles, Brian P. Scharles, JR.
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Patent number: 12094336Abstract: A connected-vehicle interface module is provided that includes a connected-vehicle controller, a connected-vehicle radio for receiving an activation signal from a first vehicle warning system controller indicating a road condition, and a connected-vehicle interface controller. The connected-vehicle interface controller further includes a microcontroller and a plurality of universal asynchronous receiver transmitters for receiving and transmitting data communicated to the microcontroller through one or more wired connections to at least one of the connected-vehicle controller and the connected-vehicle radio, a memory device in communication with the microcontroller, and a transceiver and one or more communication ports, coupled to the microcontroller, for connection and communication with a connected vehicle road side unit, wherein the activation signal from the first vehicle warning system controller is communicated to the connected vehicle road side unit via the one or more communication ports.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2023Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Scharles, Brian P. Scharles, Jr.
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Publication number: 20240029560Abstract: A connected-vehicle interface module is provided that includes a connected-vehicle controller, a connected-vehicle radio for receiving an activation signal from a first vehicle warning system controller indicating a road condition, and a connected-vehicle interface controller. The connected-vehicle interface controller further includes a microcontroller and a plurality of universal asynchronous receiver transmitters for receiving and transmitting data communicated to the microcontroller through one or more wired connections to at least one of the connected-vehicle controller and the connected-vehicle radio, a memory device in communication with the microcontroller, and a transceiver and one or more communication ports, coupled to the microcontroller, for connection and communication with a connected vehicle road side unit, wherein the activation signal from the first vehicle warning system controller is communicated to the connected vehicle road side unit via the one or more communication ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Scharles, Brian P. Scharles, JR.
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Patent number: 11790778Abstract: A connected-vehicle interface module is provided that includes a connected-vehicle controller, a wireless data connected-vehicle radio for receiving an activation signal indicating a road condition, and a connected-vehicle interface controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Scharles, Brian P. Scharles, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230206758Abstract: A connected-vehicle interface module is provided that includes a connected-vehicle controller, a wireless data connected-vehicle radio for receiving an activation signal indicating a road condition, and a connected-vehicle interface controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Scharles, Brian P. Scharles, JR.
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Patent number: 11610486Abstract: A connected-vehicle interface module is provided that includes a connected-vehicle controller, a wireless data connected-vehicle radio for receiving an activation signal indicating a road condition, and a connected-vehicle interface controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Scharles, Brian P. Scharles, Jr.
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Patent number: 11276336Abstract: An illuminated traffic sign that includes a signage print coupled with a reflective sheet, a sign body for securably receiving the reflective sheet thereon, a plurality of symbol apertures formed in the sign body, wherein the symbol apertures align with portions of the signage print to be illuminated, and a plurality of symbol lamps positioned inside a light enclosure secured to the sign body.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Traffic and Parking Control Co. Inc.Inventors: Nick J. Schmidling, Nathaniel P. Meyer, Paul J. Farrell, Kyle M. Harvey
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Publication number: 20210264824Abstract: An illuminated traffic sign that includes a signage print coupled with a reflective sheet, a sign body for securably receiving the reflective sheet thereon, a plurality of symbol apertures formed in the sign body, wherein the symbol apertures align with portions of the signage print to be illuminated, and a plurality of symbol lamps positioned inside a light enclosure secured to the sign body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Traffic and Parking Control Co. Inc.Inventors: Nick J. Schmidling, Nathaniel P. Meyer, Paul J. Farrell, Kyle M. Harvey