Indication Of Time Remaining Before Change Of Phase Patents (Class 340/929)
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Patent number: 12033505Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining at least one remaining time value, to be determined, for a system is provided, having the following steps: a. providing at least one known input data record containing a multiplicity of input elements for at least one determined time; b. providing at least one associated known remaining time value for the at least one input data record; c. determining the at least one remaining time value to be determined by applying an error function to the at least one input data record and the at least one associated remaining time value; and d. providing an output data record containing the at least one determined remaining time value and an associated reliability value. The invention furthermore targets a corresponding determination unit and computer program product.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: YUNEX GMBHInventors: Stefan Depeweg, Harald Frank, Michel Tokic, Steffen Udluft, Marc Christian Weber
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Patent number: 11979802Abstract: A roadside device 200, which performs radio communication with a mobile station on a road, includes: a first communicator 210 available for a first radio communication scheme; a second communicator available 220 for a second radio communication scheme different from the first radio communication scheme; and a controller configured to acquire, from the first mobile station via the first communicator 210, information associated with a first mobile station and distribute the acquired information to a second mobile station via the second communicator 220.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventor: Hiroki Fujita
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Patent number: 11783704Abstract: A configuration is provided so that information of detection of vehicles, pedestrians, etc. provided from a roadside device can be used by an automobile that cannot communicate with the roadside device. A warning device is configured to output a warning for an automobile traveling in a predetermined lane at an intersection where a roadside device is installed, the roadside device being configured to transmit information of detection of vehicles, pedestrians, etc., the warning device including a receiving unit configured to receive information of detection of vehicles, pedestrians, etc. transmitted from the roadside device and signal information of a signal lamp for the predetermined lane, and a warning unit configured to output a warning based on the information of detection of vehicles, pedestrians, etc. and the signal information received by the receiving unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Koito Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Toshiki Sudo
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Patent number: 11776393Abstract: A method at a computing device in an intelligent transportation system for reconfiguring a road segment, the method including receiving a request from a second computing device associated with a vehicle to change a configuration for the road segment; determining a road segment configuration; and reconfiguring the road segment based on the determined road segment configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: James Randolph Winter Lepp, Stephen McCann, Jeffrey Scott Dever
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Patent number: 11749104Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device comprises: a communication circuit, a display, a processor operatively connected to the communication circuit and the display, and a memory operatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory, when executed, stores instructions for causing the processor to: receive a message for signal information related to walking from an external electronic device through the communication circuit; display, on the display, a first user interface for the received signal information related to walking; receive a message about signal information related to walking that has been changed according to a designated condition from the external electronic device through the communication circuit while displaying the first user interface; and displaying, on the display, a second user interface for the changed signal information related to walking.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Areum Choi, Inyoung Choi, Seungcheol Lee, Jehyun Lee, Kiho Cho, Hyoungtak Cho, Jongsung Joo
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Patent number: 11335099Abstract: A proceedable direction detection apparatus includes a processor. The processor inputs an image acquired from an image capturing unit mounted on a vehicle into a classifier that is pre-trained to output a proceedable certainty degree indicating a proceedable probability of each relative bearing with respect to a predetermined direction relative to a vehicle based on a display status of a traffic signal in the image. The processor calculates, using the classifier, the proceedable certainty degree of each relative bearing based on the display status of the traffic signal in the image. The processor determines the direction in which the vehicle can proceed based on a proceedable certainty degree of each relative bearing.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kota Hirano, Daisuke Hashimoto, Satoshi Takeyasu
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Patent number: 11200801Abstract: Methods and systems for providing advance warning of a change in status of a traffic light to drivers approaching an intersection. The systems and methods include secondary lights positioned in advance of a traffic light at an intersection so that they are visible to oncoming traffic; and using a controller to control the plurality of secondary lights to start flashing before the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Once activated, the lights flash in the direction of oncoming traffic to warn drivers approaching the intersection that a stop may be required and that caution should be exercised.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Inventor: Russell Wilkin
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Patent number: 11151871Abstract: An autonomous driving vehicle information presentation apparatus includes: a traffic signal information obtaining unit that obtains traffic signal information on a traffic light at an intersection ahead of a host vehicle in a direction of advance; a check-recognition unit that recognizes change timing of a traffic signal of the traffic light based on the traffic signal information on the traffic light; and an information presentation unit that presents traffic signal information including an instruction to stop, a warning for advance, or a permission to advance expressed by the traffic signal of the traffic light, with a rear display unit provided at a position at which the rear display unit is visible to an occupant in a trailing vehicle. The information presentation unit presents the traffic signal information further containing the change timing of the traffic signal of the traffic light recognized by the check-recognition unit, with the rear display unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshitaka Mimura, Takashi Oshima, Yuji Tsuchiya, Yuki Kizumi
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Patent number: 11069230Abstract: An in-vehicle device and a method for providing traffic light information by the in-vehicle device are provided. The in-vehicle includes a camera that photographs a front side of a vehicle and a processor that detects traffic light information by recognizing a traffic light in an image captured by the camera. The detected traffic light information is stored cumulatively and the controller provides traffic light prediction information for the traffic light, based on the accumulated traffic light information.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Ik Soon Lim
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Patent number: 10902721Abstract: Disclosed is a road projecting method and system for a traffic light. A passable region and an impassable region are determined according to a current state and a time period of the traffic light and a preset travelling speed of a vehicle; on a map, the passable region is displayed in a first manner, and the impassable region is displayed in a second manner; and the first manner is different from the second manner. The road projecting method and system for a traffic light provided by the present invention divides the road on which the vehicle is running into the passable region and the impassable region on the map, and the passable region and the impassable region are displayed in different manners, thereby avoiding congestion caused by stop of a large number of vehicles close to the intersection and improving the traffic efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: IE-Cheng Technology (TIANJIN) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiangying Li, Xuelian Jiao
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Patent number: 10347124Abstract: A traffic light enhancement device for a traffic light comprises a light bulb having a color which is present in the traffic light for installation at the traffic light to replace an existing lightbulb of corresponding color in the traffic light. A processor is provided and associated with the lightbulb for measuring the duration for which the color is illuminated in the normal operation of the traffic light. A lightbulb display is provided in the light bulb for displaying the color based on processor measurements in changing configurations according to remaining duration for which the color is illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventor: Meir Grossberg
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Patent number: 10186149Abstract: A driving assistance device includes a controller configured to perform presentation of driving assistance information regarding a signalized intersection to a driver of a vehicle by causing a display unit to display an assistance image. The controller is configured to, when a road distance up to a signalized intersection where the driver of the vehicle is scheduled to enter is less than a threshold distance, prohibit the presentation of the driving assistance information to the driver, the presentation being performed by displaying the assistance image including an image indicating information regarding a predicted light color of a traffic signal installed at the corresponding signalized intersection.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yohei Fujii
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Patent number: 9013325Abstract: A roadside equipment (RSE) system that can be used for controlling traffic signals and other equipment and corresponding method. A method includes maintaining a traffic signal in a GREEN phase in a first direction, including displaying a GREEN indicator in the first direction. The method includes detecting an event indicating that the phase of the traffic signal in the first direction should be changed and changing the phase of the traffic signal to a pre-YELLOW phase in response to the detected event, including continuing to display the GREEN indicator in the first direction. The method includes wirelessly transmitting a message indicating the pre-YELLOW phase and a phase time, the phase time indicating a next change of phase of the traffic signal, and changing the phase of the traffic signal to a YELLOW phase when the phase time has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: David Dodd Miller, Mark Allen Clark
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Patent number: 8981964Abstract: In this driving supporting device, the light color change cycle of a prediction object traffic signal is acquired on the basis of the light color change cycle of a prediction basis traffic signal installed before the prediction object traffic signal, and the light color state of the prediction object traffic signal when the vehicle arrives at the prediction object traffic signal is predicted on the basis of the light color state of the prediction basis traffic signal and the light color change cycle of the prediction object traffic signal. Thus, since the light color change cycle of the prediction object traffic signal is acquired on the basis of the light color change cycle of the prediction basis traffic signal, it becomes possible to predict a light color state even in the case of a traffic signal which cannot transmit information indicating its light color change cycle.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takeshi Matsumura
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Patent number: 8972076Abstract: A driving assistance apparatus that assists driving of a vehicle, includes: a vehicle speed sensor; a communication unit that obtains traffic light information relating to a change in a display condition of a traffic light disposed in an advancement direction of the vehicle; a position calculation unit that calculates relative position information between the vehicle and a traffic light location where the traffic light is disposed; and a passage assistance control unit. The passage assistance control unit detects an operating condition of the vehicle at an intersection location before the traffic light, calculates a corrected vehicle speed on the basis of the operating condition and a current vehicle speed, and determines whether or not the vehicle is permitted to pass through the traffic light location on the basis of the corrected vehicle speed, the relative position information between the vehicle and the traffic light location, and the traffic light information.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yuki Ogawa
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Patent number: 8928468Abstract: In a method for line-of-sight-independent data transmission in a car-to-car or a car-to-infrastructure communication system, electromagnetic radiation having encoded data is transmitted from a transmitter located in a first vehicle or in a traffic infrastructure object, and a reflector system is provided for at least partially reflecting the transmitted electromagnetic radiation, wherein the reflector system is arranged so that the transmitted electromagnetic radiation arrives at a receiver located in a second vehicle or in the traffic infrastructure object. The reflected electromagnetic radiation having the encoded data can then be received by the receiver even when line-of-sight communication between the vehicles is impossible.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Audi AGInventor: Christoph Ullrich
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Patent number: 8892342Abstract: A driving support apparatus which performs driving support regarding a traffic signal includes: a communication device which acquires time-series traffic signal information regarding the lighting state of the traffic signal; a time calculating unit which calculates the time remaining until the lighting state changes on the basis of the traffic signal information; and an output device which notifies a driver of lighting time information regarding the time remaining. When the time remaining is equal to or smaller than a threshold value, the output device does not perform notification of the lighting time information so that it can be difficult for the driver to predict the timing at which a red lighting state of the traffic signal will change. Accordingly, it becomes possible to suppress unsafe action by the driver based on the traffic signal information notification received.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yuki Yamada, Hiroshi Onuma
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Publication number: 20140225752Abstract: The present invention relates to a predictive intersection traffic light that indicates when a green light changes to other light, and can stop a driver from accelerating and tailgating when entering the intersection. The predictive traffic light of two or more colors, which controls a green light and indicates a remaining operation time of the green light, includes a traffic light main body displaying a red light that is a stop signal, a yellow light that is a preparatory intermediate signal, a turn signal light, and a green light that is a proceed light. Here, the green light of the main body comprises Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) arranged in a plurality of circular rows at the outer side of the green light and an indicating plate that is surrounded by the arranged LEDs and indicates only the number for countdown time until the green light turns off such that a driver knows the remaining operation time of the green light that is a proceed signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventor: Eui Ho Lee
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Patent number: 8717195Abstract: A traffic signal control method comprises confirming the shortest green light interval; confirming the conflict area of the different traffic flow and the key conflict point position according to the engineering design for road canalization; confirming the longest clear distance si(m) of the traffic tail unit of green light i and the shortest entry distance sj(m) of the traffic head unit of green light j in conflict with green light i; calculating the longest clear time Max{ti} of the traffic tail unit of green light i and the shortest entry time Min{tj} of the traffic head unit of green light j; calculating the shortest green light interval Iij=A+Max{ti}?Min{tj}; confirming the control scheme for the crossing according to the shortest green light interval and sending the control instruction to the traffic signal display device for displaying in real time according to the control scheme. A traffic signal control system and special equipment are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: HWYL-HUBBL Tech. Development Co, Ltd. In BeijingInventors: Qian Wang, Dahai Wang, Nan Ye
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Patent number: 8599005Abstract: A method for making it possible to set the link between all the types of vehicles and roads with the rolling limits on the roadway is described. This setting can be established from the existing road data bases and from the characteristics of the known vehicles. This method is capable of determining the vehicle rolling limits. A device which can be fitted on any vehicle and capable of implementing the method according to the invention is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: NODBOXInventors: Thierry Fargas, Dominique Clarac
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Patent number: 8581746Abstract: A drive assist device and method capable of preventing the confusion of a driver at a traffic signal with an arrow lamp are provided. An ECU has a section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal, which determines whether or not a vehicle can pass a signal, and a signal waiting time notification control section, which determines a signal waiting time of the vehicle and displays it on a display unit when the section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines that the vehicle cannot pass a signal. The section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines not only a lighting time of only a red signal but also a lighting time of a red signal and an arrow lamp and a lighting time of a yellow signal subsequent thereto are determined as a no-pass time.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yuki Yamada
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Publication number: 20130166109Abstract: A notification system determines a correspondence between a vehicle and an upcoming traffic signal, and predicts a likely remaining duration of the traffic signal in a particular state, such as “red light”, when the vehicle is at the signal's location. The notification is displayed on a user device in the vehicle, or is used to control the vehicle directly, for instance to turn off the vehicle's engine if the light is to remain red for a duration exceeding a threshold. Prediction of the vehicle's arrival is also used to set the state of the traffic signal to “vehicle waiting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: ON TIME SYSTEMS. INC.Inventor: On Time Systems. Inc.
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Patent number: 8471728Abstract: A traffic management system and method are provided that determine and present a target speed for a vehicle to travel from a first position to a second position when a signaling device at the second position is in a desired phase. The target average speed can be presented via a variety of output devices, such as a display and/or speaker. The output device could, for example, be stationary, at a fixed distance from the signaling device, such as a roadside display. The output device could be a mobile device, carried in a vehicle or by a user, e.g., a cell phone, GPS navigation system, or personal digital assistant. The system can include a signal timing processor that determines a target average speed of travel between the first and second positions, which can be based on, or calculated from, timing information of the signals and a distance between the two positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Michael Flaherty
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Publication number: 20130127640Abstract: A drive assist device and method capable of preventing the confusion of a driver at a traffic signal with an arrow lamp are provided. An ECU has a section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal, which determines whether or not a vehicle can pass a signal, and a signal waiting time notification control section, which determines a signal waiting time of the vehicle and displays it on a display unit when the section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines that the vehicle cannot pass a signal. The section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines not only a lighting time of only a red signal but also a lighting time of a red signal and an arrow lamp and a lighting time of a yellow signal subsequent thereto are determined as a no-pass time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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Patent number: 8441374Abstract: A traveling support device includes: a road-vehicle communication portion that receives first current-signal information relating to a signal displayed by a traffic signal at a first clock time, from a road side transmitter installed on a road; an inter-vehicle communication portion that receives second current-signal information relating to a signal displayed by the traffic signal at a second clock time, from another vehicle that receives the second current-signal information from the road side transmitter; and a signal cycle estimating portion that estimates signal cycle information relating to transition of the signal on the traffic signal on the basis of the first current-signal information received by the road-vehicle communication portion and the second current-signal information received by the inter-vehicle communication portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Akihisa Yokoyama, Takeshi Matsumura, Mitsuhisa Shida
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Patent number: 8405523Abstract: A drive assist device and method capable of preventing the confusion of a driver at a traffic signal with an arrow lamp are provided. An ECU has a section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal, which determines whether or not a vehicle can pass a signal, and a signal waiting time notification control section, which determines a signal waiting time of the vehicle and displays it on a display unit when the section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines that the vehicle cannot pass a signal. The section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines not only a lighting time of only a red signal but also a lighting time of a red signal and an arrow lamp and a lighting time of a yellow signal subsequent thereto are determined as a no-pass time.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yuki Yamada
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Patent number: 8395530Abstract: A traffic control system for converting an intersection into a roundabout during periods of heavy traffic includes a mechanism for monitoring traffic flow through the intersection and about the roundabout. The system also includes a concave opening in and around the intersection and a concrete disc disposed in the cavity, a hydraulic lift is constructed and arranged to elevate the concrete disc above the level of the road and lights provided to alert motor vehicles to enter a roundabout defined by the elevated disc. The system also includes traffic lights for alerting a motor vehicle operator to drive onto the disc or around the disc to use the intersection and/or roundabout.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al-Hasan
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Publication number: 20130022245Abstract: A digital electronic display connected to a traffic signal and a method of controlling the digital electronic display are provided. The digital electronic display includes a communication unit configured to receive content including content segments and metadata, a display screen, and a processor. The processor is configured to monitor the traffic signal to determine when, and the duration during which, a red light and a green light of the traffic signal is illuminated, present a content segment on the display screen corresponding to the red light based on the metadata and substantially for the entire duration when the red light is illuminated, and control the display screen to operate in a low-power state substantially for the entire duration when the green light is illuminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventor: Clas Sivertsen
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Publication number: 20120146814Abstract: An apparatus for guiding an intersection entry and a standby time includes: a data receiver for receiving a control signal transmitted from an traffic signal control system; a vehicle travel information acquisition unit for acquiring a traveling direction and a travel speed of a vehicle; and a data analyzing unit for analyzing whether the vehicle can enter the intersection by analyzing position information and the traveling direction of the vehicle and the control signal to calculate an entry time into and a distance to the intersection or a standby time of the vehicle. The apparatus further includes a data output unit for providing whether to enter the intersection or the standby time of the vehicle to a driver of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventor: Moo Seop KIM
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Publication number: 20120140075Abstract: Traffic signals include displays and controllers for displaying information relating to the general condition of the traffic signal. The information can include a time remaining in seconds until the next change in the general condition. Traffic signal systems are adaptable to facilitate passage of emergency vehicles through intersections, including traffic signal systems with flat panel screens. The displays can be flat panel screens displaying information in multiple information formats.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Thomas W. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20120026014Abstract: A roadside equipment (RSE) system that can be used for controlling traffic signals and other equipment and corresponding method. A method includes maintaining a traffic signal in a GREEN phase in a first direction, including displaying a GREEN indicator in the first direction. The method includes detecting an event indicating that the phase of the traffic signal in the first direction should be changed and changing the phase of the traffic signal to a pre-YELLOW phase in response to the detected event, including continuing to display the GREEN indicator in the first direction. The method includes wirelessly transmitting a message indicating the pre-YELLOW phase and a phase time, the phase time indicating a next change of phase of the traffic signal, and changing the phase of the traffic signal to a YELLOW phase when the phase time has been reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: David Dodd Miller, Mark Allen Clark
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Publication number: 20110133956Abstract: A drive assist device and method capable of preventing the confusion of a driver at a traffic signal with an arrow lamp are provided. An ECU has a section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal, which determines whether or not a vehicle can pass a signal, and a signal waiting time notification control section, which determines a signal waiting time of the vehicle and displays it on a display unit when the section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines that the vehicle cannot pass a signal. The section for determining whether or not it is possible to pass a signal determines not only a lighting time of only a red signal but also a lighting time of a red signal and an arrow lamp and a lighting time of a yellow signal subsequent thereto are determined as a no-pass time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yuki Yamada
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Publication number: 20110133955Abstract: A traffic control system for controlling vehicular traffic flow at intersections in which the conventional red/yellow/green three-light traffic signal that informs a motorist to stop, prepare to stop, and go is supplemented with multiple yellow light signals which are integrated as part of the traffic light. The additional yellow light signals inform a motorist that they will have sufficient time to make a gradual normal stop at the intersection before the red stop light is switched on by dividing the duration of the yellow cautionary signal into multiple yellow light signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Carey Plazak, Joseph Plazak
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Patent number: 7825825Abstract: A terminal and computer program product for receiving traffic information, a method of providing traffic light information, and a method of guiding a signal are provided. The method of providing traffic light information includes receiving a message comprising traffic light information and having a hierarchical structure; acquiring the traffic light information by decoding the message; and displaying signal information of a specific traffic light in a display based on the traffic light information.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Young Jin Park
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Publication number: 20100259419Abstract: In combination with a standard traffic control signal having green, yellow and red lights disposed therein and lit in sequence for control of traffic, the improvement comprises an apparatus for providing a warning to drivers as to when a green light on a standard traffic signal will be changing to yellow. The apparatus comprises a countdown timer member disposed one of adjacent to and within such green light of such traffic signal for counting down a predetermined number of seconds before such green light turns to yellow and a countdown display monitor disposed one of in and adjacent to such timer member for displaying final seconds before such green light turns to yellow.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Russell Renner, Toni Renner
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Patent number: 7796053Abstract: An improved traffic light includes interval lights which are controlled by a control unit mounted to the light housing. The control unit allows the use of existing wiring and makes the light periods dynamic, that is, the traffic light periods can be responsive to changes in traffic flow as well as to the approach of emergency vehicles in real time.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventors: Persio Walter Bortolono, Henry Kasdorf
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Publication number: 20100117861Abstract: An invention regarding traffic flow management “Fast Lane On Warning” (FLOW) is disclosed whereby individual vehicles are informed and told what speed to go in order to pass through a traffic signal while the light is green. A FLOW (“fast lane on warning”) director sequencer works in conjunction with a traffic signal sequencer (commonly known in the art), both of which have the same service cycle period Pi. The (RGY) type phases and FLOW readout phases are set for each unique particular intersection. While the traffic sequencer controls repeating RGY cycles, the flow director sequencer instructs, generates, transmits repeating cycles of changeable readouts on one or more roadside unit (RSU) emplacements positioned up the road from the traffic signal for one or more lanes in one or more directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: James J. Free
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Patent number: 7667617Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Teddy Yeung Man Lo
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Publication number: 20090135024Abstract: Provided are a traffic light display control system and a display method thereof capable of accurately predicting a warning from a yellow light as a signal for alerting drivers to a residual time of a green light and a prepare-to-stop light, and providing traffic instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Jin-gu Park, Young-seok Yang, Jung-hae Park
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Patent number: 7538689Abstract: Methods and systems use a programmable sign display located in proximity to a traffic light to provide information to motorists upon the motorists directing their attention toward the traffic light. The programmable sign display may receive programming for content to be displayed in various ways, such as through an interface to a telephone network accessible by a cell phone that sends programming information to the sign. The programmable sign may be used to inform motorists of a radio frequency upon which relevant information such as advertising or traffic reports is being broadcast. The programmable sign may be used to provide textual or graphical information, such as an instruction to motorists that relates to avoiding an approaching emergency vehicle. Additionally, management of the sign is provided to coordinate programming and control of the content being displayed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Michael A. Haase
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Patent number: 7468680Abstract: A traffic light safety zone is a painted marked area, of parallel lines, approaching a traffic intersection to warn motorists whether they can safety proceed through the road intersection before a traffic sign light turns red, the zones are configured to indicate whether a motorist in the zone has clearance at a designated speed to proceed and cross with safety, the zone parallel colored thermal plastic painted lines form a visual indicator, and give an audio output due to the thickness of the thermal painted plastic; a distinctive traffic sign indicates to motorists of an approaching traffic light safety zone.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Inventor: John Heffernan
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Publication number: 20080272936Abstract: This invention relates to provide a pedestrian signal system not only for the normal pedestrian but also for the blinds, the disabled person of weak sight, and the illiterates by displaying the remaining time of each signal change in image figures at the signal head and by generating voice signal in real time. It reduces the cost of the system fabrication, installation and maintenance of the system by combining the five functions of the pedestrian signals such as a walk signal, a stop signal, a remaining time of each signal of red/green and/or the voice generator for blinds in a one signal head. Also, this invention provides the useful double safety traffic signal system especially for a school zone by installing LED studs on the stop line at crossroad for warning to drivers by blinking the LED studs automatically when the walk signal is on-mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2006Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Jong Hae Kim, Tommy Y. Kim, Kyoung Ja Han
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Patent number: 7443315Abstract: A vertical by standing LED paneled traffic light that is capable of communicating approximately how much time remains before the traffic light changes from a signal directing motorists to proceed to a signal directing motorists to stop. The traffic light having an LED panel for directing motor traffic, an LED panel for directing pedestrian traffic, an LED street sign and an LED panel for displaying an animated advertisement or important message, such as traffic conditions ahead.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Inventor: Teddy Yeung Man Lo
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Patent number: 7405647Abstract: A device includes a cap attachable to a receptacle for co-acting therewithin enclosing medication and timing a predetermined interval for taking the medication defined by one timing schedule of a set of selectable timing schedules. An electronic timing circuit is constructed and arranged to provide an alarm signal designating a time for taking the medication at the expiration at a predetermined time interval defined by the timing schedule. The electronic timing circuit is housed in the cap and includes schedule processing circuitry that defines the set of selectable timing schedules, and a set of outputs for issuing electrical signals at the expiration of the predetermined time interval. The device has a top part that fits snuggly inside the cap and remains attached to the cap under normal circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Remind Cap Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Roger M. Rosche, Han Kort
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Publication number: 20080136672Abstract: A pedestrian light has a base, a circuit board mounted in the base, an LED panel mounted in the base and a protect lid mounted on the base to cover the circuit board and the LED panel. The LED panel has an outer loop region and an inner rectangular region. The circuit board control the inner rectangular region to display a traffic sign such as a walk or a stop sign, and also controls the outer loop region to show countdown information about the remaining seconds after which the present displayed traffic sign will be changed. Since the pedestrian light uses only a single screen to display the traffic sign and countdown information, more space can be saved, and the traffic light can be displayed in a larger size to improve the recognition on traffic signs at pedestrian crossing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Yih-Jiun SHEN
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Patent number: 7375650Abstract: The present invention provides traffic lights comprising an LED panel for directing motor traffic, an LED panel for directing pedestrian traffic, an LED street sign, an LED panel for displaying an animated advertisement or important message, such as traffic conditions ahead, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device. The present invention also provides LED traffic lights that are capable of communicating approximately how much time remains before the traffic light changes from a signal directing motorists to proceed to a signal directing motorists to stop, and a personal device interface providing two-way communication of information between the traffic light and at least one local user with a personal portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventor: Teddy Yeung Man Lo
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Patent number: 7330130Abstract: A traffic light indicator warns the motorists and pedestrians of the remaining before the traffic light changes through a visual and pictorial display defined within the light indicators of the traffic light structure. One or more light indicators are programmed to display a selected pattern of diminishing light portions within the area of the light selected indicators, gradually expanding a no-light zone with the passage of seconds remaining before the traffic light changes.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Inventors: Michael I. Bolotin, Lev M. Bolotin, Jana Bolotin
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Publication number: 20080030372Abstract: A traffic system that helps a driver to save gasoline by avoiding red light or by decelerating before a red light. It predicts the colors of a traffic light and informs about the future traffic light colors that will happen to a driver. The system comprising three kinds of moving sections representing three future colors: green, yellow, and red. The moving sections are moving towards the traffic light. There is a driver advisor in a vehicle displaying the positions of the vehicle, the traffic light, and the moving sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: Guixian Lu
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Publication number: 20070296610Abstract: A traffic light safety zone is a painted marked area, of parallel lines, approaching a traffic intersection to warn motorists whether they can safety proceed through the road intersection before a traffic sign light turns red, the zones are configured to indicate whether a motorist in the zone has clearance at a designated speed to proceed and cross with safety, the zone parallel colored thermal plastic painted lines form a visual indicator, and give an audio output due to the thickness of the thermal painted plastic; a distinctive traffic sign indicates to motorists of an approaching traffic light safety zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventor: John Heffernan
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Patent number: RE40737Abstract: A transparent lens for motorist traffic light signals and pedestrian “Don't Walk” signs that displays, in Lcd countdown “real-time”, how much time remains before the traffic signal command will change. The lens is easily shaped to be adapted over any existing traffic control device or magnified over the existing control device and works in conjunction with existing technology for timing and control settings to provide a quick and economical installation. The covering lens is a traffic light signaling device combination manufactured as one assembly and comprised of known colored liquid crystal (LED), plasma or pixel generators or other imaging generating technology which is quickly affixed to existing signaling traffic devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Inventor: Paul A. Firestone