Pedestrian signal housing with information display
US8232896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/095
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A traditional pedestrian signal housing with a video display screen mounted to a pedestrian side of the traditional pedestrian signal housing is disclosed. The video display screen is mounted to the pedestrian side of the pedestrian signal housing by way of a face plate. Tunnel visors may be attached to the traditional pedestrian signal housing to prevent cross traffic from being distracted by the visual images displayed on the video display screen. The information displayed on the video display screen may be advertisements, information, directions, etc. Local or national entities may pay for advertisements to generate revenues for the cities or governmental entities.
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