GB2343539A - Emergency services warning system - Google Patents

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GB2343539A
GB2343539A GB9824235A GB9824235A GB2343539A GB 2343539 A GB2343539 A GB 2343539A GB 9824235 A GB9824235 A GB 9824235A GB 9824235 A GB9824235 A GB 9824235A GB 2343539 A GB2343539 A GB 2343539A
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Malcolm George Scott
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08G—TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    • G08G1/00—Traffic control systems for road vehicles
    • G08G1/07—Controlling traffic signals
    • G08G1/087—Override of traffic control, e.g. by signal transmitted by an emergency vehicle
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08G—TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
    • G08G1/00—Traffic control systems for road vehicles
    • G08G1/09—Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
    • G08G1/0962—Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages
    • G08G1/0965—Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions having an indicator mounted inside the vehicle, e.g. giving voice messages responding to signals from another vehicle, e.g. emergency vehicle

Abstract

The invention alerts the driver of a vehicle, via the in-car entertainment centre, to the presence of an Emergency Services Vehicle. This occurs via the Emergency Services Vehicle transmitting a signal, activated when the conventional siren is switched on, which would interrupt the radio signal and sound a warning through the entertainment system. The entertainment system would be interrupted whatever form of entertainment medium was being used. A receiver installed in every Traffic Management System (Traffic Lights, etc.) would allow the system to be alerted to the close proximity of an Emergency Services Vehicle. The Traffic Management System would override the sequence of the traffic lights etc., resulting in the traffic and the general public's flow being managed through the conventional means. The installation of an inhibitor to the Traffic Management System would prevent unauthorised use of the system.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES WARNING SYSTEM The invention relates to an additional method of alerting the driver of a vehicle to the presence of Emergency Services Vehicles (Police, Ambulance, Fire, etc.), and also as an advance override system of the Traffic Management Systems (Traffic Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, etc.). The invention works in conjunction with the conventional methods.
The invention solves the problem of the driver of a vehicle being unaware of the close proximity of the Emergency Services Vehicle due to not hearing or seeing the vehicle. This possibility can arise due to the excess volume of the in-car entertainment system preventing the driver hearing the emergency siren or the Emergency Services Vehicle being obscured at an intersection or behind a building.
All Emergency Services Vehicles will be equipped with a mobile transmitter and when this is activated a signal would be sent to all vehicles within a set radius warning them of the impending danger. The invention alerts the person, via the in-car entertainment system, to the Emergency Services Vehicles presence, allowing the driver to take timeous actions.
This would result in a quicker and safer journey for the Emergency Services Vehicle and a safer environment for the public.
The driver of a vehicle is alerted by the audio and visual warning in his/her vehicle through the in-car entertainment system. This would occur via the Emergency Services Vehicle transmitting a signal activated when the conventional siren in the vehicle is switched on.
Having activated the signal this would interrupt the radio signal and sound a warning through the entertainment system. The entertainment system would be interrupted whatever form of entertainment medium was being used (radio, tape, CD, etc.). The entertainment system would also show a pre-programmed warning message on the display. On the premise that the entertainment centre was turned off, it would be activated via the signal received from the mobile transmitter.
The installation of the transmitter to every Emergency Services Vehicle allows an alternative method of road management to be introduced.
A receiver installed in every Traffic Management System (Traffic Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, etc.) would allow the system to be alerted to the close proximity of an Emergency Services Vehicle. The Traffic Management System would then override the sequence of the traffic lights etc., resulting in the traffic and the general public being managed through the conventional means of the appropriate light being displayed. The installation of an inhibitor to the Traffic Management System would prevent unauthorised use of the system.
The invention would minimise the potential for accidents involving Emergency Services Vehicles to occur. The invention would also reduce the time taken for Emergency Services Vehicles to reach their destination. This would mean Fire Engines could get to fires quicker, Ambulances could get to injured parties quicker, Police could get to crime scenes quicker, etc. The invention will not only help to save lives but will also reduce damage to property and can assist in crime prevention.

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  1. CLAIMS The invention works on the relation between a mobile transmitter, installed in every Emergency Services Vehicle, and a receiver in both the vehicle entertainment systems and the Traffic Management Systems (Traffic Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, etc.).
    There are therefore four original features of the invention.
    (i) The mobile transmitter installed in every Emergency Services Vehicle.
    (ii) The receiver installed in every vehicle entertainment system.
    (iii) The receiver installed in every Traffic Management System (Traffic Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, etc.).
    (iv) The inhibitor installed in every Traffic Management System (Traffic Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, etc.).
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GB2411275A (en) * 2004-02-23 2005-08-24 Abdul Zarif Emergency vehicle warning system
WO2008019424A1 (en) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-21 Nfa Innovations Pty Ltd Emergency signal intercepting unit

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WO1987003727A1 (en) * 1983-04-21 1987-06-18 Bourse Trading Company, Ltd. Traffic signal light control for emergency vehicles
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US3673560A (en) * 1970-05-21 1972-06-27 Aerojet General Co Vehicle alerting system
GB2069210A (en) * 1980-02-01 1981-08-19 Faerber N A Emergency control system for traffic signals
US4321589A (en) * 1980-07-07 1982-03-23 King Frederick N Detection system for emergency vehicles with signal preemption means
WO1987003727A1 (en) * 1983-04-21 1987-06-18 Bourse Trading Company, Ltd. Traffic signal light control for emergency vehicles
GB2184278A (en) * 1985-12-16 1987-06-17 E Lite Ltd Emergency vehicle warning
US4794394A (en) * 1987-09-08 1988-12-27 Halstead Thomas L Emergency vehicle proximity warning system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2411275A (en) * 2004-02-23 2005-08-24 Abdul Zarif Emergency vehicle warning system
WO2008019424A1 (en) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-21 Nfa Innovations Pty Ltd Emergency signal intercepting unit
US8928492B2 (en) 2006-08-18 2015-01-06 Anthony Joseph Boscacci Emergency signal intercepting unit

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