Abstract: Safety systems for enhancing the visibility of pedestrian crosswalk traffic control devices and related methods. In some embodiments, a plurality of crosswalk safety modules is provided, each of which is configured to be removably coupled with a separate crosswalk traffic control device. Each of the plurality of crosswalk safety modules may comprise one or more lights and/or one or more speakers or alarms, configured to, upon actuation, improve the visibility of a crosswalk traffic control device coupled with the accompanying crosswalk safety module to motorists. The system may further comprise a remote control configured to generate a signal for remote operation of each of the plurality of crosswalk modules. Each of the plurality of crosswalk modules is preferably configured such that actuation of the remote control results in coordinated operation of the lights and/or sounds associated with the plurality of crosswalk modules.

Abstract: A mobile security system for use in an automobile or other vehicle, which activates a cellular phone to automatically dial an emergency telephone number and plays a voice recording including position information provided by the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator is prompted to record new position information when the vehicle ignition is turned off. The system can be remotely activated by a wireless transmitter device which generates an RF signal when a “panic button” is depressed. Components of the security system include a cellular telephone, RF receiver device, recording device, and controller. A speaker and microphone permit two-way communication between the vehicle operator and emergency personnel.