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AU2016266003A1
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Abstract The invention relates to methods and systems for alerting worksite personnel to oncoming vehicles. Although generally, a speed limit is enforced in the vicinity of worksites not all drivers obey this speed limit. Therefore the invention includes an alert system comprising a controller, a vehicle speed sensor configured to generate speed measurements of oncoming vehicles and to communicate said measurements to the controller, a vehicle warning display configured to receive display instructions from the controller and to, in response, display a vehicle speed warning, and one or more local alert devices, locatable remotely to the vehicle warning display, configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert. C\1 .) C\l CCl

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The invention relates to methods and systems for alerting worksite personnel to oncoming vehicles. Although generally, a speed limit is enforced in the vicinity of worksites not all drivers obey this speed limit. Therefore the invention includes an alert system comprising a controller, a vehicle speed sensor configured to generate speed measurements of oncoming vehicles and to communicate said measurements to the controller, a vehicle warning display configured to receive display instructions from the controller and to, in response, display a vehicle speed warning, and one or more local alert devices, locatable remotely to the vehicle warning display, configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert.
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ROADSIDE WARNING SYSTEM
Field of the Invention
The invention generally relates to methods and systems for alerting personnel to oncoming vehicles.
Background to the Invention
It is common for personnel to be present at a worksite where a hazard of the worksite includes oncoming vehicles. For example, this may be the case for roadside workers or construction workers. Generally, a speed limit is enforced in the vicinity of such worksites. However, such a limit is only useful for drivers of ι o vehicles who obey the speed limit.
In particular, a known hazard corresponds to oncoming vehicles exceeding the speed limit.
Summary of the Invention
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method 15 for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the steps of: making a speed measurement of the oncoming vehicle; displaying a vehicle speed warning on a vehicle warning display positioned to be visible to a driver of the oncoming vehicle; and in response to a controller determining that the speed measurement meets a threshold condition, the controller communicating a local alert message to o one or more local alert devices located remotely from the vehicle warning display to enable the or each local alert device to make a local alert.
Optionally, a vehicle speed sensor detects the speed of the oncoming vehicle and the method comprises the step of the vehicle speed sensor communicate the detected speed to a controller.
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The controller may be configured to control the vehicle warning display to cause display of the vehicle speed warning. The controller may be housed in a unit also housing the vehicle warning display and/or the vehicle speed sensor.
Optionally, the vehicle speed warning displayed on the vehicle warning 5 display comprises an indication of the oncoming vehicle’s speed. The vehicle speed warning may be displayed in response to determining that the threshold condition is met.
Optionally, the method further comprises the step of, in response to determining that the speed meets a threshold condition, recording, in a database, an instance record comprising the detected speed. The instance record may further comprise an indication of the time at which the speed was detected and/or a photograph of the vehicle.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the steps of:
receiving a user input at a manual control device, and in response, wirelessly communicating an activation message to a controller; in response, the controller communicating a local alert message to one or more local alert devices to enable the, or each, local alert device to make a local alert. The method may comprise the step of, in response to receiving an activation message, the controller causing a
0 vehicle speed warning to be displayed on a vehicle warning display.
Optionally, the controller is configured to generate the local alert message and to communicate, via a connected wireless module, the local alert message to the one or more local alert devices.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a 25 method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the step of: receiving a user input at a manual control device, and in response, wirelessly communicating an activation message to one or more local alert devices to enable the, or each, local alert device to make a local alert.
The, or each, local alert device may be associated with a worksite.
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Optionally, the methods further comprise the steps of: at least one local alert device, in response to receiving a local alert message, communicating an personal alert message to one or more personal warning devices, and in response, the, or each, personal warning device making a personal alert. The, or each, personal warning device may be configured for carrying by a worker. The personal alert may be an audio and/or visual and/or haptic alert for example comprising at least one of: an audible alarm; a visual alarm; and a vibration.
The local alert may comprise an audio and/or visual alert, for example comprising at least one of: an audible alarm; a visual alarm; a visual indication of the oncoming vehicle’s speed; an audible instruction; and a visual instruction.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the steps of: a vehicle speed sensor making a speed measurement of the oncoming vehicle and a controller determining that the speed measurement meets a threshold condition; in response, the controller communicating a local alert message to one or more local alert devices located remotely from the vehicle speed sensor to enable the, or each, local alert device to make a local alert.
Optionally, the methods further comprise the step of the, or each, local alert device making a local alert in response to receiving a local alert message or
0 activation message.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an alert system, comprising: a controller; a vehicle speed sensor configured to generate speed measurements of oncoming vehicles, and to communicate said measurements to the controller; a vehicle warning display configured to receive display instructions from the controller and to, in response, display a vehicle speed warning; and one or more local alert devices, locatable remotely to the vehicle warning display, configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert; wherein the controller is configured to: determine, from received speed measurements, that a speed of an oncoming vehicle meets a predetermined threshold condition; in response,
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 communicate a display instruction to the vehicle warning display comprising a vehicle speed warning and communicate a local alert message to the one or more local alert devices.
The controller may be housed in a unit also housing the vehicle warning 5 display and/or the vehicle speed sensor. The vehicle speed warning displayed on the vehicle warning display may comprise an indication of the oncoming vehicle’s speed.
Optionally, the controller is configured to cause an instance record to be recorded in a database, the instance record comprising the detected speed. The ι o instance record may further comprise an indication of the time at which the speed was detected and/or a photograph of the vehicle.
Optionally, the system further comprises at least one manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message to the controller in response to a user activation, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive, from a manual control device, an activation message; and in response, communicate a local alert message to the one or more local alert devices. Alternatively, the system may further comprise a manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message in response to a user activation; wherein the, or each, local alert device is configured to receive an
0 activation message from the manual control device and to, in response, make a local alert.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an alert system, comprising: a controller; at least one manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message to the controller in response to a user activation; one or more local alert devices configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert; wherein the controller is configured to: receive, from a manual control device, an activation message; and in response, communicate a local alert message to the one or more local alert devices.
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The system may further comprise a vehicle warning display configured to receive display instructions from the controller and to, in response, display a vehicle speed warning, and wherein the controller is further configured to communicate a display instruction to the vehicle warning display comprising a vehicle speed warning in response to receiving the activation message.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an alert system, comprising: a manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message in response to a user activation; one or more local alert devices configured to receive an activation message from the manual control device and to, in response, make a local alert.
The, or each, local alert device may be associated with a worksite.
Optionally, the system further comprises: one or more personal warning devices, wherein each personal warning device is configured to receive a personal alert message from a local alert device and, in response, to generate a personal alert, wherein at least one local alert device is configured, in response to receiving a local alert message, communicate a personal alert message. The, or each, personal warning device may be configured for carrying by a worker. The personal alert may comprise an audio and/or visual and/or haptic alert for example comprising at least one of: an audible alarm; a visual alarm; and a vibration.
0 Optionally, the local alert message or activation message is communicated wirelessly to the, or each, local alert device. The local alert may comprise an audio and/or visual alert for example comprising at least one of: an audible alarm; a visual alarm; a visual indication of the oncoming vehicle’s speed; an audible instruction; and a visual instruction.
According to still yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an alert system, comprising: a controller; a vehicle speed sensor configured to generate speed measurements of oncoming vehicles, and to communicate said measurements to the controller; and one or more local alert devices, locatable remotely to the vehicle speed sensor, configured to receive local
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As used herein, the word “comprise” and variations such as “comprises” or “comprising” are used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.
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In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, embodiments will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 shows an alert system according to an embodiment;
Figure 2 shows an implementation of an alert system;
Figure 3 shows a schematic of a controller according to an embodiment;
Figure 4 shows an implementation of local alert devices within a worksite;
Figures 5a and 5b show embodiments of the alert system comprising manual alert devices;
Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the alert system comprising personal alert
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Figure 7 shows a method of alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle according to an embodiment; and
Figure 8 shows an extension of the method of Figure 7.
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Figure 1 shows an alert system 10 according to an embodiment. The alert system 10 comprises a controller 11, vehicle speed sensor 12, vehicle warning
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 display 13, and three local alert devices 14a, 14b, 14c. Generally, the alert system 10 can comprise one or more local alert devices 14; the example of three local alert devices 14 is shown for convenience. The controller 11 is configured for communicating with the local alert devices 14; this is shown as wireless communication via interfaced wireless communication module 24. In an embodiment, the warning display 13, controller, 11, vehicle speed sensor 12, and wireless communication module 24 are components of an alert generation apparatus 16, and can be contained within a housing.
Referring to Figure 2, the alert system 10 of Figure 1 is configured for 10 alerting personnel of a worksite 51 to a potentially hazardous incoming vehicle 50. Such personnel can be, for example, road or construction workers. For convenience, the term “workers” is used to refer to the personnel. The personnel can comprise one or more workers that present at the worksite 51. A worksite 51 can be a defined area, or can be defined by the locations of the workers and/or the local alert devices 14.
The vehicle speed sensor 12 is therefore configured to be located in the vicinity of a road such that it can obtain speed measurements of oncoming vehicles 50. “Oncoming” is used herein to refer to a vehicle 50 travelling towards the worksite 51 where the personnel are present (note: personnel not shown in
0 figure). The vehicle speed sensor 12 is therefore configured to be located remotely from the worksite 51, such that a speed measurement of a vehicle 50 can be made with sufficient time to provide an alert to the personnel at the worksite 51. For example, the vehicle speed sensor 12 may be located approximately 1 km from the worksite 51.
The vehicle speed sensor 12 is configured to communicate speed measurements obtained for oncoming vehicles 50 to the controller 11. In an embodiment, the communication is a digital data communication. For example, the vehicle speed sensor 12 can be in wired or wireless data communication with the controller 11. In an alternative embodiment, the speed measurement is communicated to the controller 11 as an analogue signal. The vehicle speed
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 sensor 12 can comprises a laser or radar speed sensing mechanism, or any other suitable speed sensing mechanism.
Referring to Figure 3, according to an embodiment, the controller 11 comprises a processor 20 operatively interfaced with a memory 21. The memory 21 comprises program memory including instructions for implementing the functionality of the controller. The program memory may be read-only or rewriteable (for example, as flash memory re-writable as part of a firmware upgrade). In an embodiment, the memory 21 also comprises storage memory for storing data generated during operation of the controller 11. The processor 20 is configured to receive, via sensor interface 22, the speed measurements generated by the vehicle speed sensor 12. These measurements are then analysed by the processor 20 in order to identify a vehicle 50 meeting a threshold condition (a “hazardous” vehicle 50). Typically, the threshold condition is set by a user, in which case the controller 11 includes functionality to allow a user input. For example, the controller 11 may be configurable via a wired or wireless data connection from a user device such as a laptop. In another example, the controller 11 is interfaced to a user input device such as a control panel. The control panel may be a feature of the housing. The threshold condition can instead be permanently set, for example during manufacturing.
0 In an embodiment, the threshold condition corresponds to a single speed measurement exceeding a predefined threshold speed. For example, the predefined threshold speed may be the speed limit (which may be modified by the presence of the worksite 51), or a certain speed in excess of the speed limit. In another embodiment, the threshold condition is met after a plurality of speed measurements are made, where a required number of the speed measurements are in excess of a predefined threshold speed. In either embodiment, the predefined threshold speed can be set by an operator of the system 10.
Referring back to the embodiment of Figure 1, the controller 11 is configured to communicate a display instruction to the vehicle warning display 13 in response to identifying a hazardous vehicle 50. In an embodiment, the display
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 instruction can correspond to a digital communication which is received and interpreted by the vehicle warning display 13, which then presents a display in accordance with the display instruction. The display instruction can be configured for causing the vehicle warning display 13 to present a predetermined warning message and/or a dynamically generated warning message. For example, as in the figure, the warning message may include a predetermined warning message such as “SLOW DOWN” combined with a dynamically generated warning message such as an indication of the speed measurement (“45 km/h” in the figure). In another embodiment, the display instruction can be communicated non-digitally, for example, the controller 11 may cause the vehicle warning display 13 to illuminate with a predefined warning message such as “SLOW DOWN” by sending an activation signal to the vehicle warning display 13. The vehicle warning display 13 can comprise a LCD display.
The vehicle warning display 13 is configured to be located in the vicinity of the road. The location should allow the driver of the hazardous vehicle 50 to view the vehicle warning display 13 and also to provide sufficient time for the driver to react to reduce the speed of the hazardous vehicle 50 to an acceptable speed (i.e. to a speed which does not meet the threshold condition) before encountering the worksite 51. In an embodiment, the vehicle warning display 13 and the vehicle
0 speed sensor 12 are located in substantially the same location.
The vehicle warning display 13 thereby provides the driver of the vehicle 50 with information that may encourage a reduction in speed, as the driver is aware that there are workers present in the vicinity. Therefore, the vehicle warning display 13 may, in some circumstances at least, have a calming effect on the driver.
The controller 11 is further configured to communicate a local alert message to at least one local alert device 14 in response to identifying a hazardous vehicle 50. The, or each, local alert device 14 is configured to make an audio and/or visual alert (“local alert”) in response to receiving the local alert message.
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Generally, the local alert message is configured for causing a local alert device 14 to make a suitable local alert. In an embodiment, the local alert message corresponds to a predefined code which causes the local alert device 14 to make the local alert, but does not comprise information related to the particular alert event.
In another embodiment, the local alert message does comprise information related to the particular alert event. For example, the speed measurement may be included within the local alert message. In this embodiment, a local alert device 14 receiving the local alert message is, at least in part, configured by the information. For example, the local alert device 14 comprises a local alert device display which displays the speed of the oncoming vehicle 50 according to a speed measurement associated with the oncoming vehicle 50.
Referring to Figure 4, the positioning of two local alert devices 14 within a worksite 51 is shown. Each local alert device 14 is configured for placement within, or at least within the vicinity of, the worksite 51. More generally, a worksite 51 may include one or more local alert devices 14. It may be preferred that there are sufficient local alert devices 14 such that workers within the worksite 51 are able to perceive a local alert despite their location within the worksite 51. It may also be preferred that at least workers in the vicinity of the
0 road 52 (i.e. for whom the oncoming vehicle 50 presents a danger) are able to perceive a local alert despite their specific location within the worksite 51.
The local alert device(s) 14 thereby provide for warning worksite personnel of the approaching hazardous vehicle 50. The workers are then able, as necessary, to take action to reduce the risk posed by the hazardous vehicle 50. For example, the workers may move away from the road until the hazardous vehicle 50 has passed the worksite 51.
Figures 5a and 5b show embodiments of the alert system 10 comprising one or more manual control devices 17 (one is shown in the figure) and one or more local alert devices 14. The manual control devices 17 are configured for use by a user (such as a worker). The, or each, manual control device 17 includes a user
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 interface 30, for example a button or switch. A user can activate the manual control device 17 via the user interface 30.
In the embodiment of Figure 5a, the, or each, manual control device 17 is configured to communicate an activation message wirelessly to the controller 11 when activated by a user. In response to receiving an activation message, the controller 11 is configured to communicate a local alert message to at least one local alert device 14 and optionally to communicate a display instruction to the vehicle warning display 13, in a manner similar to described with reference to the controller 11 identifying a hazardous vehicle 50, except that no detection has taken place. In this way, a manual control device 17 can be utilised by a user to activate the vehicle warning display 13 and/or one or more local alert devices 14.
In the embodiment of Figure 5b, the, or each, manual control device 17 is configured to communicate an activation message wirelessly to one or more local alert devices 14 when activated by a user. Each local alert device 14 is then configured to make an audio and/or visual alert (“local alert”) in response to receiving the activation message. In this way, a manual control device 17 can be utilised by a user to activate the local alert devices 14, without interacting with the controller 11. The activation message can comprise the same information as a local alert message.
0 Referring to Figure 6, an embodiment is shown of the alert system 10 additionally comprising one or more personal warning devices 15 (four personal warning devices 15a-d are shown in the figure). Each personal warning device 15 is configured to receive communications from a local alert device 14. A communication will typically be a wireless communication. The personal warning devices 15 are generally configured to be carried by a worker at the worksite 51.
The local alert device 14a communicates a personal alert message to the personal warning devices 15a-d in response to receiving an alert message from a controller 11. In response to receiving a personal alert message from a local alert device 14, the personal warning devices 15a-d are configured to make a personal alert. Generally, the personal alert provides means for an associated worker to be
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 informed of the threat of the oncoming vehicle 50. In an embodiment, the personal alert message corresponds to a predefined code which causes the personal warning device 15 to make the personal alert, but does not comprise information related to the particular alert event. In another embodiment, the personal alert message does comprise information related to the particular alert event. For example, the speed measurement may be included with the personal alert message.
The personal alert can comprise a visual alert. For example, the personal warning device 15 may emit a bright light (for example, a flashing light), that is visible to the worker associated with the personal warning device 15. The personal alert can also, or instead, comprise an audible alert. For example, the personal warning device 15 may emit a sound effect (such as a repetitive sound effect or continuous sound effect) of sufficient volume to be easily heard by the worker associated with the personal warning device 15. The personal alert can also, or instead, comprise a haptic alert. For example, the personal warning device 15 may produce a vibration which can be felt by the worker associated with the personal warning device 15.
In an embodiment, the personal warning device 15 is a portable programmable device (such as a smartphone) running program code configured to cause it to implement the functionality of the personal warning device 15. In
0 another embodiment, the personal warning device 15 comprises hardware specifically designed for the purpose of providing the personal warning device 15 functionality. The personal warning device 15 may be preconfigured to operate with a particular local alert device 14 or may be configured for operating with a broad category of local alert devices 14 (such as those provided by the same manufacturer).
In an embodiment, the controller 11 is interfaced with a database. The database may be stored within the memory 21, in which case the database is maintained by the processor 20. Alternatively, the database is maintained by a separate server, which may be in network communication with the controller 11.
The database is configured for storing records corresponding to instances where
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2016266003 29 Nov 2016 the threshold condition is met, and may comprise information such as a the speed of the oncoming vehicle 50. Optionally, the time at which the threshold condition was found to have been met is also stored.
Referring to Figure 7, a method is shown for operating the alert system 10 5 comprising a local alert device 14. The method is applicable to implementations having a plurality of local alert devices 14. The alert system 10 is initiated at initiation step 100, which can comprise, for example, causing the controller 11, vehicle speed sensor 12, vehicle warning display 13, and the local alert device 14 to enter an active mode of operation. In an embodiment, the initiation step 100 further comprises configuring the threshold condition. The controller 11 then monitors for oncoming vehicles, at monitoring step 101.
The controller 11, through its communication with the vehicle speed sensor 12, then detects an oncoming vehicle and makes a speed measurement, at detection and measurement step 102. The speed measurement can be made in combination with the vehicle speed sensor 12 (e.g. the vehicle speed sensor 12 may produce as an output a data signal specifying the speed of the vehicle, and this can then be directly converted into the speed measurement). The controller 11 compares the speed measurement to the threshold condition at comparison step 103. In an embodiment, the controller 11 is required to make several speed o measurements before the threshold condition can be met.
If the threshold condition is not met, the method returns to detection and monitoring step 101. If the threshold condition is met, the method proceeds to display warning step 104. The vehicle warning display 13 displays the warning message, which may at least in part be generated in accordance with the speed measurement. An alert message is communicated to the local alert device 14 at alert communication step 105, and in response, the local alert device 14 makes a local alert at local alert step 106.
The method then waits for an end condition to be met, at end condition step 107, before returning to monitoring step 101.
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It should be noted that the ordering of steps in the method may be changed depending on the implementation. In particular, steps 104 and 105 may occur in reverse order or, in fact, substantially simultaneously.
Figure 8 shows a modification to the method of Figure 7, wherein the local 5 alert device 4 communicates a personal alert message to one or more personal warning devices 15. The method proceeds as per the method of Figure 7, including steps 100-106. The method comprises the additional step of the local alert device 14 communicating the personal alert message to the, or each, personal warning device 15 at personal alert communication step 108. The, or each, personal warning device 15 makes a personal alert in response to receiving the personal alert message at personal alert step 109.In an embodiment, For example, the controller 11 is interfaced with a camera, configured to obtain a photographic picture of the oncoming vehicle 50. This can then be communicated to the local alert device(s) 14, and where applicable, the personal warning device(s) 15, enabling either or both of these to display an image of the oncoming vehicle 50 to the workers. The photograph may as well, or instead, be recorded in the database (where the controller 11 is interfaced with a database).
Further modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the specification.
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  1. The claims defining the invention are as follows:
    1. A method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the steps of:
    making a speed measurement of the oncoming vehicle;
    displaying a vehicle speed warning on a vehicle warning display positioned to be visible to a driver of the oncoming vehicle; and in response to a controller determining that the speed measurement meets a threshold condition, the controller communicating a local alert message to one or more local alert devices located remotely from the vehicle warning display to enable the or each local alert device to make a local alert.
  2. 2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to compare a received detected speed to the threshold condition, and to determine whether the detected speed meets the threshold condition.
  3. 3. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the controller is configured to control the vehicle warning display to cause display of the vehicle speed warning.
  4. 4. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the controller is housed in a unit also housing the vehicle warning display and/or the vehicle speed sensor.
  5. 5. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the vehicle speed warning displayed on the vehicle warning display comprises an indication of the oncoming vehicle’s speed.
  6. 6. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the vehicle speed warning is displayed in response to determining that the threshold condition is met.
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  7. 7. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, further comprising the step of, in response to determining that the speed meets a threshold condition:
    recording, in a database, an instance record comprising the detected speed.
  8. 8. A method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the instance record further comprises an indication of the time at which the speed was detected or a photograph of the vehicle.
  9. 9. A method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the steps of:
    receiving a user input at a manual control device, and in response, wirelessly communicating an activation message to a controller;
    in response, the controller communicating a local alert message to one or more local alert devices to enable the, or each, local alert device to make a local alert.
  10. 10. A method as claimed in claim 9, comprising the step of, in response to receiving an activation message, the controller causing a vehicle speed warning to be displayed on a vehicle warning display.
  11. 11. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the controller is configured to generate the local alert message and to communicate, via a connected wireless module, the local alert message to the one or more local alert devices.
  12. 12. A method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the step of: receiving a user input at a manual control device, and in response, wirelessly communicating an activation message to one or more local alert devices to enable the, or each, local alert device to make a local alert.
  13. 13. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the, or each, local alert device is associated with a worksite.
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  14. 14. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, further comprising the steps of:
    at least one local alert device, in response to receiving a local alert message, communicating an personal alert message to one or more personal warning devices, and in response, the, or each, personal warning device making a personal alert.
  15. 15. A method as claimed in claim 14, wherein the, or each, personal warning device is configured for carrying by a worker.
  16. 16. A method as claimed in either one of claims 14 and 15, wherein the personal alert is an audio and/or visual and/or haptic alert.
  17. 17. A method as claimed in any one of the previous claims, wherein the local alert comprises an audio and/or visual alert.
  18. 18. A method for alerting personnel of an oncoming vehicle, comprising the steps of:
    a vehicle speed sensor making a speed measurement of the oncoming vehicle and a controller determining that the speed measurement meets a threshold condition;
    in response, the controller communicating a local alert message to one or more local alert devices located remotely from the vehicle speed sensor to enable the, or each, local alert device to make a local alert.
  19. 19. The method of any one of the previous claims, further comprising the step of the, or each, local alert device making a local alert in response to receiving a local alert message or activation message.
  20. 20. An alert system, comprising: a controller;
    a vehicle speed sensor configured to generate speed measurements of oncoming vehicles, and to communicate said measurements to the controller;
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    2016266003 29 Nov 2016 a vehicle warning display configured to receive display instructions from the controller and to, in response, display a vehicle speed warning; and one or more local alert devices, locatable remotely to the vehicle warning display, configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert;
    wherein the controller is configured to:
    determine, from received speed measurements, that a speed of an oncoming vehicle meets a predetermined threshold condition;
    in response, communicate a display instruction to the vehicle warning display comprising a vehicle speed warning and communicate a local alert message to the one or more local alert devices.
  21. 21. A system as claimed in claim 20, wherein the controller is housed in a unit also housing the vehicle warning display and/or the vehicle speed sensor.
  22. 22. A system as claimed in either one of claims 20 and 21, wherein the vehicle speed warning displayed on the vehicle warning display comprises an indication of the oncoming vehicle’s speed.
  23. 23. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein the controller is configured to cause an instance record to be recorded in a database, the instance record comprising the detected speed.
  24. 24. A system as claimed in 23 24, wherein the instance record further comprises an indication of the time at which the speed was detected and/or a photograph of the vehicle.
  25. 25. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 24, further comprising at least one manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message to the controller in response to a user activation, wherein the controller is further
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  26. 26. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 25, further comprising a manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message in response to a user activation; wherein the, or each, local alert device is configured to receive an activation message from the manual control device and to, in response, make a local alert.
  27. 27. An alert system, comprising: a controller;
    at least one manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message to the controller in response to a user activation;
    one or more local alert devices configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert;
    wherein the controller is configured to:
    receive, from a manual control device, an activation message; and in response, communicate a local alert message to the one or more local alert devices.
  28. 28. A system as claimed in claim 27, further comprising a vehicle warning display configured to receive display instructions from the controller and to, in response, display a vehicle speed warning, and wherein the controller is further configured to communicate a display instruction to the vehicle warning display comprising a vehicle speed warning in response to receiving the activation message.
  29. 29. An alert system, comprising:
    a manual control device configured to wirelessly communicate an activation message in response to a user activation;
    one or more local alert devices configured to receive an activation message from the manual control device and to, in response, make a local alert.
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  30. 30. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 29, wherein the, or each, local alert device is associated with a worksite.
  31. 31. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 30, further comprising:
    one or more personal warning devices, wherein each personal warning device is configured to receive a personal alert message from a local alert device and, in response, to generate a personal alert, wherein at least one local alert device is configured, in response to receiving a local alert message, communicate a personal alert message.
  32. 32. A system as claimed in claim 31, wherein the, or each, personal warning device is configured for carrying by a worker.
  33. 33. A system as claimed in either one of claims 31 and 32, wherein the personal alert comprises an audio and/or visual and/or haptic alert.
  34. 34. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 33, wherein the local alert message or activation message is communicated wirelessly to the, or each, local alert device.
  35. 35. A system as claimed in any one of claims 20 to 34, wherein the local alert comprises an audio and/or visual alert.
  36. 36. An alert system, comprising: a controller;
    a vehicle speed sensor configured to generate speed measurements of oncoming vehicles, and to communicate said measurements to the controller; and one or more local alert devices, locatable remotely to the vehicle speed sensor, configured to receive local alert messages from the controller and to, in response, make a local alert;
    wherein the controller is configured to:
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