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Traffic signal indicating method, apparatus and system, and machine-readable medium

US10706719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2018
Grant dateJul 7, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/095
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the application relate to the field of traffic, more particularly to a method, apparatus and system for indicating a traffic signal. An embodiment is directed to a traffic signal indicating method effective on a pedestrian and/or vehicle. A traffic signal indicating system of an embodiment includes a traffic signal indicating apparatus, configured to acquire a traffic control state of a traffic management area; and a projection apparatus, configured to project first visual information for indicating the traffic control state to a first-segment pavement of the traffic management area. By projecting visual information for indicating a current traffic control state to a pavement of a traffic management area, a purpose of reminding a pedestrian and a vehicle is achieved. The projected visual information may transfer rich information. Further, it is unnecessary to modify existing traffic lights.

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