Traffic signal
US7006011B1 · kind B1 · utility
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4References
21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/095
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of controlling traffic including a traffic signal. The traffic signal including one or more lamps configured to each display a plurality of patterns by selectively powering different groups of bulbs. Embodiments of the invention include lamps configured to alternatively display an arrow pattern, a filled circle pattern, a bar pattern or other pattern meaningful to traffic control. The pattern displayed is optionally dependant on available power sources, ambient light, traffic flow, time of day or day of week.
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