BE1014363A6 - Pedestrian crossing for traffic lights includes illuminated panels set into road surface to highlight route of crossing - Google Patents

Abstract

The pedestrian crossing is formed from illuminated tiles (5) which are resistant to the weight of vehicles. A radio transmitter (7) within the system provides a radio signal to indicate when it is safe to cross the road and a portable radio receiver (8) may be used by a blind to tell whether it is safe to cross the road or not. The pedestrian crossing is situated at traffic lights (1), with markings (5) on the road surface (6) indicating the crossing. The traffic lights stand on the edge of the pavement (2) above the curb stone (3). The road markings, however, are replaced by illuminated tiles (5) which are resistant to the weight of vehicles and are sealed. A radio transmitter (7) within the system provides a radio signal to indicate when it is safe to cross the road. A radio receiver (8) carried by a blind person and powered by battery provides audible information to tell the user whether it is safe to cross the road or not. In an alternative configuration, the system may be powered by photoelectric cells, so that it may be installed at a distance from mains electrical supply.

Description

       

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  PASSAGE SIGNALING DEVICE FOR PETONS, BY PLATES OR LUMINOUS TERMINALS, THE COLOR OF WHICH CHANGES AUTOMATICALLY ACCORDING TO THE STATE OF THE SIGNALING LAMPS.



  The invention relates to road safety, in particular pedestrians and road users.



  We can notice in the cities the traces on the ground, generally in
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 painting, intended to locate the place where pedestrians can cross safely.



  Often, the traces on the ground are near traffic lights. At night, these places are generally badly perceived by motorists and the result is a large number of accidents, sometimes serious (see published statistics).



  The object of the present invention is to remedy this problem considerably by informing both pedestrians and motorists visually of the existence of a protected pedestrian crossing.



  In addition, this light passage would, for example, be indicated by lighting adapted to the authorization or not for the pedestrian, to engage (e.g. green = authorization; red = prohibition to engage).



  It is understood that the choice of the color of the lighting of the light passage would be that of the Road Safety Administration.



  In the present invention, it is expected that the color of the passage changes in synchronization with the lights regulating the circulation of motorists.



  When approaching urban areas, generally indicated by colored bands or rough bands, one can consider light bollards powered by solar energy.



  Lighting systems would, for example. high luminescence diodes, operating at low voltage and low power consumption

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DESCRIPTION Reference to Figure 1: This sketch simulates a pedestrian crossing installed at a location where there are bright lights for motorists. The lights are represented by the mark 1. The shoulder (sidewalk) mark 2. The traditional borders, mark 3. The light border forming the subject of the invention, mark 4. The strips on the ground to delimit the passage (generally in white or yellow paint) are, in the case of the present invention, replaced by luminous tiles, mechanically resistant to the weight of the vehicles and waterproof. Reference 5. The road floor is represented by reference 6.

   In the case of a blind person wishing to cross, a system also forming part of the present invention is integrated into the electrical control box and emits a radio signal which is different when the passage is authorized or prohibited. Reference 7 The blind can get a very small portable radio receiver box powered by battery and headset. Reference 8. This receiver 8 will receive the radio signal whose range is sufficient and the user will thus be informed on the authorization or not to enter the pedestrian crossing.



  Reference to Figure 2: This sketch simulates a pedestrian crossing installed when approaching an urban area. In this case, the system can be powered by photovoltaic plate (solar energy) and battery, so as to operate continuously without an electrical source connected to the public network. Reference 9. An electrical box gathering the batteries and the operating electronics is represented by reference 10.



  When approaching an urban area, fixed or flashing light curbs, marks 11 and 12, can be placed on the shoulder so as to better attract the attention of the motorist when he enters an urban area.



  The color of the terminals would be determined by the Road Safety Administration.


    

Claims (8)

 CLAIMS 1. Pedestrian crossing signaling device, by bright sidewalks (shoulders), of a suitable color and fixed to the ground. 2. Pedestrian crossing signaling device according to the preceding claim, but the colors of which are flashing. 3. Pedestrian crossing signaling device according to the preceding claims, but whose strips on the ground are also bright and embedded in the ground. 4. Pedestrian crossing signaling device according to the preceding claims, but equipped with a radio transmitter which sends a signal to a radio receiver, carried by a blind person, informing it of the state of the light signals (authorization of cross, or not). 5. Pedestrian crossing signaling device according to the preceding claims, but of which luminous bollards mark the entry of the passage, at the level of the sidewalk (shoulder). 6. Pedestrian crossing signaling device, according to the preceding claims, but equipped with photovoltaic cells, in order to capture the energy in the sunlight, this to supply electricity to the lighting of the light bands or bollards. 7. Pedestrian crossing signaling device according to the preceding claims, but whose traditional light bulbs or fluorescent tubes are replaced by LEDs with high luminescence and low voltage. 8. Signaling device according to the preceding claims, placed at the edge of the shoulder, when approaching an urban area, simply intended to signal entry into the area at low speed.